It came in a simple, cardboard box. Yet, the gift had me choked up and speechless, almost to the brink of tears. Opening that box left me overwhelmed. As it was a gift with a dollar amount that had me astounded because I knew the gift was sacrificial. And the look on the givers face: … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: live the gift
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Wednesdays with Jillene: the pause of Advent
I'm not sure how the days have slipped away so; tomorrow is December 1st. It doesn't seem possible that Advent has begun. In that I realized we should start our Jesse Tree tomorrow and I wasn't sure where I'd stored it. My children are eager to put up the Christmas tree, but with a very … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: the pause of Advent
Wednesdays with Jillene: bonus day
I'm not sure I want to write this post today. I have those days (in case you didn't know) and they come for a variety of reasons. My concern today's is that I am not sure I can do this topic justice. There have been lots of words floating around the internet lately. Words have left … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: bonus day
Wednesdays with Jillene: when you don’t feel forgiven
A week ago I left off with a post on forgiveness. Looking back on writing this last Wednesday reminds me just how long this post has been on my heart. Almost a year in fact and it isn't done yet, maybe I won't ever be able to put this topic in the "COMPLETED" column, and … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: when you don’t feel forgiven
Wednesdays with Jillene: forgiven
I came to know about the love of God through Christ when I was 11 at vacation Bible school at my best friend's church. I remember getting a little Bible (with Psalms, Proverbs and the New Testament) and writing in the front the summer date when I accepted Christ as my savior. I had A … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: forgiven
Wednesdays with Jillene: walk on water
There are sections of scripture I feel as if I've heard a thousand times. Almost as if I know them inside and out. I know the value of hiding God's word in my heart and I'm aware of the dangers of thinking I've heard that scripture already. Facing the reality that sometimes in hearing the recounting of scripture … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: walk on water
Wednesdays with Jillene: seasons
So... I've been having quite the day. Kind of interesting how ordinary compounded upon ordinary all of a sudden reaches extraordinary proportions. But, well... at least in my mind, that was what happened today. If we're friends on Facebook or if you follow me on Instagram then you probably saw my not so subtle cry … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: seasons
Wednesdays with Jillene: when am I ever going to use this?
Somehow the summer disappeared and we entered another S "season" (no, now you hush, I didn't mean snow): school. Last week, as my children prepared to head back to school, we met MANY teachers and sat through orientation sessions learning many details about the upcoming school year. Out of all of that there is one … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: when am I ever going to use this?
Wednesday with Jillene: community continued
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
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)
Thin Moments 