Just Jill, Encouraging Women, Christian Blog & Devotion

Blank!

I've thought a lot about writing in the last few months but I really haven't had anything to say. You know it's been a while when you...

JustJillCzan

Mar 143 min read

Let Things Go!

Tattoos were not really ever on my radar. I never saw that in the cards for me. I had a dear friend who had gotten them over the years...

JustJillCzan

Nov 22, 20245 min read

The Gift

Have you ever received a really great gift? One you longed for and were so excited to get. By gift, I mean the tangible kind, one that...

JustJillCzan

Sep 25, 20244 min read

Lemon Tree...AGAIN!

Seems crazy to think that I may get three posts from the inspiration of a lemon tree but I think that just may be the case. I now feel...

JustJillCzan

Sep 19, 20244 min read

Thoughts...

Well, I've done a terrible job writing lately! Let's try this out again. Sometimes there is a long pause in my writing because I have...

JustJillCzan

Sep 8, 20245 min read

Tug of War

Well, once again, it’s been a while. Sometimes that’s a good thing because there’s not much to say and sometimes it’s a bad thing...

JustJillCzan

Apr 23, 20246 min read

Atta Girl...

Everybody loves a good "atta girl" or "atta boy", right? Some of us desire more of this than others. I suffer from such an affliction...

JustJillCzan

Nov 17, 20233 min read

Let's Gather

I mentioned at the end of my last few blogs that I was going to host a women's retreat! So...let's do it! The Gathering will take place...

JustJillCzan

Oct 18, 20231 min read

No Snooze for You!

Saturday morning...this was a morning I was looking forward to, no alarm, no real plans, just a leisurely Saturday morning. If you know...

JustJillCzan

Sep 23, 20234 min read

Not THAT, Lord!

Have you ever found yourself arguing or bargaining with God? I have and often do. This sounds so silly to argue with the one who...

JustJillCzan

Sep 20, 20233 min read

Lemon Tree Revisited...

Remember the lemon tree? The one that is incredibly pampered yet refuses to yield lemons. I want to revisit this little tree for a...

JustJillCzan

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Don't Buy the Lie!

Man, Satan was on me last week! I have recently stepped out in faith to do something I have always wanted to do but wasn't sure I could...

JustJillCzan

Sep 4, 20233 min read

What's the Cost?

I came across something in my reading this morning that has stuck with me and I thought it was worth sharing. A question was posed by...

JustJillCzan

Aug 28, 20233 min read

Where's the Fruit?

Tom and I will often end our days with a little porch sitting. We love to take in the view and listen to the sweet sounds of summer. ...

JustJillCzan

Aug 25, 20233 min read

I Wanted to Give Up!

"Nothing comes easy!", they say, "Anything worth having is hard work!" The people making these comments are not currently in the...

JustJillCzan

Jun 8, 20233 min read

Red Sea Road

I read the book, WayMaker, by Ann Voskamp recently. I stumbled upon this book when I was hungry for anything that would help me through...

JustJillCzan

May 29, 20234 min read

Rebuilding Me!

This title could be interpreted that I am rebuilding myself but that couldn't be further from the truth. God and time are rebuilding me! ...

JustJillCzan

May 26, 20234 min read

Healing is work!

I sit here this morning with a ten inch wound on the side of my left hip held together with steri-strips. It literally takes me 5...

JustJillCzan

May 3, 20234 min read

Unclaimed

I don't think anyone would argue that it would be foolish to know you had the winning lottery numbers yet never claimed your prize. I...

JustJillCzan

Mar 9, 20232 min read

Speak love...

Disclaimer...Let me start this by saying I am talking to myself as much as I am talking to you. I know I have said things to family and...

JustJillCzan

Feb 28, 20233 min read