encouragement & insight from jillian

Have you ever stopped and checked in with your own heart to see what’s going on in your mind and the pit of your belly to see if you are living out of what Jesus says is yours through Him?

Do you have a habit of looking around at what others are doing, comparing your life against theirs?   The enemy loves it when we look around and lose sight of the plans God has for us. He knows the

Are you unsatisfied with life, experiencing dips of depression, but unsure why? Perhaps you’re caught in a cycle of distractions and fillers with an overstimulated mind. We hunger for joy, peace, satisfaction, and purpose, but the flashing signs of options

The enemy wants to use you to repeat the negative experiences you had as a child, keeping you in a prison Jesus already freed you from. These are the generational curses that get passed down if we aren’t diligent in

Ministries will not transform us —   Praying harder will not change us —   Serving MORE will not make us like Jesus —   Having the correct answer, prophesying, healing, giving to the poor…   These are all outward

I just reconnected with my pastor, who established the church plant my family was a part of twenty years ago. When we left that state, life was painful with my (ex) husband’s drug abuse and rage. I had the opportunity

As believers, the Word is clear; we have access to peace and joy regardless of what’s going around us. So, how do we get there when anxiety seems to have more power, knocking us out of peace and joy?  

The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. -1 Timothy 1:5 (NLT)   I have gone through seasons where I have struggled

If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me. -Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)     God wants us to go deeper with Him so He can take us higher. He wants us to learn to turn off the always-on culture,

Last night, I went to the worship service held at my church. Two of my kids are a part of the worship team and they were both up there along with several others.   The night was beautiful.   We