I haven't stopped thinking about community, thinking ever deeper about what it means to be the body of Christ. I've been turning this over in my head for a while, striking up conversation with (slightly- 'cause if you know me then you know what talking to me can be like) unexpecting people, blogging about it, … Continue reading Wednesday with Jillene: community continued
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Wednesdays with Jillene: community (WE need YOU)
Language is ever evolving, no doubt. For some the process and change of language is a source of excitement while others mark its passing with exasperation. As I set about the task of writing today’s blog post I was hit with this reality. Why? Because I started with a few phrases that were tumbling around … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: community (WE need YOU)
Wednesdays with Jillene: to really see
I stood right here on Sunday preparing to share words for Mother's Day. That day the pews were not empty and as I looked out at the crowd my eyes took in the fullness of the sight. And you know, I realized how often I look with out seeing, see without perceiving, perceive without truly … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: to really see
Wednesdays with Jillene: to the readers
So... today didn't go as planned. A day of misplaced items and lost tempers, uncooperative technology and attitudes gone askew, interrupted plans and unscheduled activities... and an ER visit. Not that many people actually plan a trip to the Emergency Room, but this unplanned trip came at a rough time. Before you worry, know that … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: to the readers