This is my husband’s big brother, John, we called him Johnny. John left us this past week…too soon. He was such a sweet person, much like my husband. In fact, every one of the Vilardo men is a kind, sweet, and very caring individual. I’m very blessed to have married one of them. John loved …
Author: Jackie Vilardo
My joy is talking and writing about the One I love, Jesus. Telling of His amazing ways!
I have two wonderful adult sons, who I'm beyond grateful for and a husband I wouldn't be here, without! God is good to me.
Happy Easter!
Hello friends! It’s a quiet Thursday afternoon. Kitty is sitting next to me and the weather is perfect, warm finally. How I love the summer months! I honestly pray that we can move to a warmer climate one day. I really do struggle with the cold in my body and it’s getting worse as I get older. My …
Being Humble is Better Than Being Right
SUBMIT (v)1. to present or propose to another for review, consideration, or decision “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 ESV Yup, I needed to do this several times the other day. I had to bring my emotions and feelings about a personal pressing issue to …
Revival
Hello friends! Revival, according to Webster's Dictionary, is a renewed attention to or interest in something. Who does NOT need this?! It’s so easy for life to drain our spiritual fervor. In fact, life’s daily challenges often drain us of joy, peace, and even hope at times. We all need refreshing. So, why wouldn’t God …
The Sixth Graders
Today was fun sitting here at the school with our Sixth Graders. They are great kids with big hearts. My prayer is that they will shine very bright, all of their lives, as they follow God’s perfect plan for their lives. This little story is dedicated to them, as promised! Being here today in Ms. …
A Friendship that changes everything
I would like to start by thanking you all for following my posts last year. I hope that your hearts have been warmed and encouraged and hopefully, a smile was brought to your face. May this coming year be full of answered prayers for you! I named this post “Friendships” because it was inspired by …
Endurance
“Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36 ESV Endurance - Notice that this word has been linked together with “doing the will of God” Seems like …
Treasures in Jars of Clay
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;” 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 ESV Treasure: Something of great worth …
Waiting for the Adventure!
Pretty awesome photo, right? It inspired me to pull myself out of this melancholic mood and start journaling again. So, I just got off the phone with my husband, who is about an hour and a half away and has been working since 7:am. He has been on this trek for the last 6 weeks …
Look up!
The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age ~ “As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered them, “See …
Jackie's Journaling Journey 