Oh my littlest ladies. Interrupted routines are particularly rough on our tiny girls. First there was illness that stole their energy, interrupted sleep, and made even eating difficult. Then, just as they were recovering, the unexpected school closings meant everyone was home for a couple extra days. And the weather was very, very, very wet … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: discipline
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Wednesdays with Jillene: ready and willing… to do what?
"If I'm not ready and willing to talk with you about the sins in my life, then I say nothing regarding the gospel of Christ." This... let me tell you, this statement... it has to be one of the hardest statements I've wrestled with for a while as God is working the truth of His … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: ready and willing… to do what?
Wednesdays with Jillene: bringing what was hidden in the darkness into the glorious light
Sometimes there aren't enough Facebook buttons to properly express my reaction. No, I'm not talking about when I'm angry. Though there are plenty of times that the angry face just doesn't cut it. How does hitting a crying face emoji suffice in expressing true sadness? Come on now, that surprised face doesn't have the jaw hanging … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: bringing what was hidden in the darkness into the glorious light
Wednesdays with Jillene: when you have to face things you’d rather not…
Do you know that public speaking ranks near the most common fear? Nearly 25% of people report a fear of it, making Glossophobia perhaps the most common phobia. And yet... most of us have to speak in front of crowds of some sort from a Public Speaking class in High School to giving an announcement in … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: when you have to face things you’d rather not…
Wednesdays with Jillene: “Do not be afraid”
"What is something I say all the time?" That's one of those questions floating around those facebook questions lists you're supposed to ask your spouse or your children. I've seen some cute answers from "Go clean your room!" to "I love you." Whatever the true answer may be, the thing we say all the time … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: “Do not be afraid”
Wednesday with Jillene: live loved to live love
How do you follow up Christmas? That’s the question I asked myself as I prepared to give a message at church on Sunday. During Advent and all of December we build towards that pinnacle moment as we celebrate on December 25th. And then what? How do you follow Christmas? As I penned the words, "How … Continue reading Wednesday with Jillene: live loved to live love
Wednesdays with Jillene: “God with us”
"Momma," said my little Calah, "follow the moon. It will show us the way home." I paused. Because while at first I wanted to laugh but something else quickly came to mind. "Like the star over Bethlehem?" I questioned. "Yes." Was the matter-of-fact reply. Funny thing was... she was right. When we turned down towards … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: “God with us”
Wednesdays with Jillene: against the grain
It is almost as if it is a right of passage for each generation, the desire to be different... the call to stand out from the crowd... the manifesto to be uniquely you. To be sure, it makes perfect sense to me that this would be the case time and again. It is completely understandable … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: against the grain
Wednesdays with Jillene: paradox
Paradox a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Oxymoron a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction A paradox is a logical puzzle that seems to contradict itself. An oxymoron is a figure of speech, words … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: paradox
Wednesdays with Jillene: story time
Are you ready for story time with Jill, the part of the show where Jill tells you a silly story from when she was young? Okay... honesty moment, the story I am about to tell is true... at least as far as I remember it. I asked my mom and she didn't recall this incident. … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: story time
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