Have you ever let your mind wander into what Eden would have been like… if the goodness of creation in Genesis chapters 1 and 2 remained and the fall never happened? Yesterday I wrote that it is often difficult to stop and see creation without the shadow of sin darkening the view. And while I … Continue reading In awe and wonder: hidden
Ephesians 2:1-10
Wednesdays with Jillene: fighting the lies
There are times when a word or phrase won't leave my head, constantly running like a song lyric you just can't stop thinking about. But more than a song I can't escape, there are words and phrases that won't leave my heart alone. That's what happened this weekend. Actually, it started (again) in earnest weeks … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: fighting the lies
Wednesdays with Jillene: searching for utopia
Isaiah and I were out walking; he turned to me and said: "Mom, we're reading the book The Giver, in class. Have you ever read it?" "Yeah, I have," I replied. "I read it when Lily was about your age and was also reading it in school. I remember it being a pretty intense book in … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: searching for utopia
Wednesdays with Jillene: You are not alone
You are not alone. This past weekend was the ABY Convention, an annual gathering of youth from churches across New York State. It has a little bit of everything you'd hope for and expect from a weekend youth convention: new experiences, laughter, games, fun, food, loud music, late nights, too little sleep, new friendships, times … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: You are not alone
Wednesdays with Jillene: “I am yours”
(Back when we started this blog 4 years ago Josh suggested that I write these posts to continue to share my heart even when camp wasn't open. I guess you could say that if you wanted more "Wednesdays with Jillene" then you could come out at camp and have that time in person.) God is … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: “I am yours”
Thin Moments 