Jesus & Jill Just for Today: Recent Episodes
Jill Abrams
Celebrate Recovery and Open Share in particular is an incredible avenue toward healing. And I think the world needs to learn more about it. The world needs it but unfortunately most of us are too scared to share. And we are only as sick as the secrets we keep. You don't have to keep them another day! I certainly don't plan to.
Scripture memorization is so vital in our lives at Christ Followers!!! Our brains are more powerful than we ourselves realize and God has gifted us with the ability to memorize. Let's get busy!!
The scriptures used in this episode:
Psalm 119:11
Colossians 3:16
Is it possible that surrendering to Jesus or trying to obey can be like a circus performance? Pour your cup of coffee and let’s chat about it.
The scriptures used in this episode:
1 John 4:10-12
Jeremiah 31:3
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Can we help ourselves walk out James 1:19 (quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to get angry) simply by offering up a few more details? Let’s chat about that!! Thanks for letting me share.
Scriptures used in this episode:
Philippians 2:4
1 Peter 3:8
Some things are “taught” but most things are “caught”.
What are you “tossing” out? Is it worth being “caught”?
Scriptures used in this episode:
Galatians 6:1
Micah 6:8
Families can look so different. My family is uniquely mine. And I prioritize my family. But what about the larger family of God? Let’s chat about that.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Proverbs 18:24
Romans 8:29
God always believes the best about us and He’s continually cheering us on!! How can we continue to believe the best about others and encourage them to live their best life?!
The scriptures used in this episode:
Philippians 1:6
2 Peter 2:9-10
“Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace”
“Enjoying one moment at a time”
Have you ever considered these phrases of the Serenity Prayer?
Did you know they were even a part of the Serenity Prayer?
Let’s chat about that.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Matthew 6:34
John 6:33
What can we learn from the Love Chapter about mutual confession?
The Scriptures used in this episode:
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
1 John 4:8
You’ve heard it said: “take the good with the bad." How about this one: “you want the good news, or the bad news?"
The good and the bad seem to go together in our everyday lives.
Where do the good and the bad come into play where confession concerned?
The scriptures used in this episode:
Philippians 1:6
Lamentations 3:23
1 John 1:9
Romans 3:10
Ephesians 2:9
I’ve never felt more like Jonah. Ever. But at least I didn’t have to spend three days in the belly of a fish to learn my lesson!
Hope you get a good chuckle.
I love you, Coach Oliver.
And Sheree and Kristen, and now you know. The rest of the story.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Psalm 46:10
Jonah 1
There is truly life changing power in confession as long as we are willing to be patient with the process. How do we expose the sinful behaviors in our lives and let the right things have a chance to grow? Let’s talk about that.
The Scriptures used in this Episode
Psalm 51:1-2
James 4:4-10
John 10:10
Galatians 5:22-23
Galatians 6:9Z
1 Corinthians 10:13
James 5:16
Do my Easter traditions send the message to my friends and family that Jesus is the center of my existence or that I love marshmallow Peeps?
Let’s chat about that for a few min.
And feel free to share S.M. Lockeridge’s sound bite with your loved ones too.
Justin’s death won’t be in vain if we will all get real and start working the steps again.
The scriptures used in this episode:
1 Corinthians 10:12
1 Corinthians 10:13
There are distinct times in our lives when we know The Lord is speaking directly to us and He’s showing us things we wouldn’t otherwise know. And when that happens it’s best for me to not think too highly of myself. I hope you enjoy!!
Scriptures Used in this Episode:
Jeremiah 33:3
Nehemiah 6:3
Search me.
Know me.
Test me.
Lead me.
Humble me?
Nope.
It’s not in scripture.
My strength is made perfect in weakness.
Have you experienced it?!!
Scriptures used in this episode:
Psalm 139:23-24
Daniel 10:12
Exodus 10:3
Daniel 5:22
2 Chronicles 34:27
2 Corinthians 12:9
Is there enough white space border in the term paper of your life? Let’s chat about that.
The Scriptures used in this episode:
Matthew 6:24
Exodus 34:21
1 Corinthians 10:31
Even if you decide to decline, it feels very comforting to be included. Wouldn’t you agree?
Let’s chat about that.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Matthew 25:35-36
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Romans 10:15
The breathtaking beauty of trusting God doesn’t come in always knowing what to expect, it comes in deciding to trust Him when we have no idea what’s around the bend.
The scripture used in this episode:
Philippians 4:6-7 (The Passion Translation)
I never realized that these two words are so similar. In fact, in our daily lives, the difference can be razor thin.
Let’s talk about that.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Deuteronomy 1:11
1 Peter 3:15-16
Proverbs 27:14
Prayer and Fasting ain’t no joke!! The more I do it, the more I’m convinced it’s 100% a supernatural mingling. Me doing what little I can do, and God doing what I could never do.
Have you ever considered it? Let’s chat about that!
The scriptures used in this episode:
Ezra 8
Psalm 34:8
Psalm 81:10
Let’s finish out 2018 by chatting with some people who are working their recovery through Celebrate Recovery.
Today we will hear from Kristin Hager. You will love her perspective and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making.
Let’s finish out 2018 by chatting with some people who are working their recovery through Celebrate Recovery.
Today we will hear from Kristin Hager. You will love her perspective and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making.
Let’s finish out 2018 by chatting with some people who are working their recovery through Celebrate Recovery.
Today we will hear from Tommy Duncan. You will love her perspective and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making.
Let’s finish out 2018 by chatting with some people who are working their recovery through Celebrate Recovery.
Today we will hear from Penny Duncan. You will love her perspective and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making.
Let’s finish out 2018 by chatting with some people who are working their recovery through Celebrate Recovery.
Today we will hear from Michelle. You will love her perspective and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making.
Let’s finish out 2018 by chatting with some people who are working their recovery through Celebrate Recovery.
Today we will hear from Karen Risner. You will love her perspective and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making.
Let’s finish out 2018 by chatting with some people who are working their recovery through Celebrate Recovery.
Today we will hear from Tracy Winchell of the Reboots Podcast.
You will love her perspective and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Matthew 5:3
Quietness•Calmness•Peacefulness•Tranquility
Doesn’t this sound like a Spa Day?!
I can even smell the essential oils if I think about it!
What if we could reach this place with Jesus everyday?
The Scriptures used in this episode:
Isaiah 30:15
Matthew 11:29
How can confidence and surrender co-exist? They’d better!! Let’s talk about that.
And that sermon from Pastor Louie Giglio is called Chain Breaker - Breaking the Chain of Doubt.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Isaiah 30:15
Jeremiah 17:7
2 Timothy 1:12
Swift Obedience. How on earth? It may sound simple, but it’s not always easy.
C.S. Lewis wrote in The Screwtape Letters: “...the more often he feels without acting, the less he will be able to act, and, in the long run, the less he will be able to feel.”
The Scriptures used in this episode:
Psalm 119:59-60
Hebrews 4:16
Romans 8:13
What if God is calling you to something but fear gets the upper hand? Obedience is big, no matter how great or small, and it can be scary. Let’s talk about that.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Psalm 73:26
Joshua 1:9
What if persistence looks a lot like failure?! Let’s talk about that.
The Scriptures used in this episode:
Colossians 2:20-23
I Corinthians 6:19-20
Matthew 7:7
Philippians 1:6
Philippians 4:13
Ephesians 6:10
Ephesians 6:13-14
Psalm 18:1-3
1 John 4:4
What on earth. I have a problem with my priorities and it’s not even the problem I thought it was.
The scriptures used in this episode:
1 Corinthians 6:12
James 1:2-4
So many things have been happening. Let’s talk about it!
Scriptures used in this Episode:
Ephesians 4:22-24
What books are you reading right now?! I’d love to hear about that!
Did I really talk to Bob Goff??! Yes! Yes I did! But why does that excite me more than the fact that I get to talk to the Creator of the Universe anytime I want to? Hmmm....
The scriptures used in this episode:
1 John 4:16, 19
Holly left for college this week & I needed her to know some things.
This list is taken from Pastor Louie Giglio’s sermon “Man in the Mirror”
God says this to you, let’s agree with Him today.
1. I love you (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. I’m thankful for you. (John 15:15-16)
3. You are a rare and beautiful treasure. (Psalm 139:14)
4. I forgive you. (1 John 1:9)
5. I have a special purpose for you. (Jeremiah 29:11)
6. I’m going to hold you to a high standard. (1 Peter 1:16)
7. I believe in you. (Psalm 8:4-6)
8. I’m cheering for you. (Isaiah 49:16)
Dad would’ve been 89 this week and while I miss him terribly, he’s with Jesus and I will see him again.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Joshua 24:15
Exodus 14:14
What books are you reading now?! I'd love to hear about that! Correction: I'm an "auditory" learner, not an "audible" learner. Heehee! Let's talk for a few about the book "Kill the Spider".
And then you can also google "John Eldridge Daily Prayer".
Scriptures used in this episode:
John 8:32
Scripture memorization is so vital in our lives at Christ Followers!!! Our brains are more powerful than we ourselves realize and God has gifted us with the ability to memorize. Let's get busy!!
The scriptures used in this episode:
Psalm 119:11
Colossians 3:16
Are you a Hope Dealer or a Fault Finder? It’s so easy and takes very little effort to find fault. Consistently dealing hope is going to take much more intentionality.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Hebrews 3:13
Ephesians 4:29
Does praise and prayer really work? You’d better believe it, but take a listen for yourself!!
The scriptures used in this episode:
2 Samuel 22:4
Hebrews 4:6
Hello everyone,
Unfortunately, Jill was unable to record this week due to a family emergency. However, she plans to be back next week. Until then, please keep the Abram's family in your prayers.
Thank you for your support; we will be back next week.
Today we chat about passivity. Unconscious living or going through life on autopilot is a huge problem when it comes to living a surrendered life. Doing what I’ve always done will get me what I’ve always gotten. And I desperately want something new.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Colossians 3:1-2
What typically makes us stumble as we strive to follow Jesus and walk with Him through this life? This week's "trip hazard" was a huge revelation for me, as it's probably the rock I continually trip over. I hope you are enlightened and encouraged on your walk with Jesus too!
The scriptures used in this episode are:
Galatians 1:10
What typically makes us stumble? There are some "trip hazards" we've come to expect as we follow Jesus, but I pray our eyes are opened to the ones we haven't yet identified. In Hebrews 12, we are called to get rid of everything that slows us down. So let's get busy!!
The scriptures used in this episode:
1 Corinthians 10:12
Galatians 2:20
Romans 8:11
2 Peter 1:3
Thanks for hanging out with us through the end of year one!
How has taking pictures of my food turned into one of the most dangerous prayers of my life?
Let's chat about that!
The previous episode I referenced is Ep: 005, "My Personal Starting Point"
The scriptures used in this episode:
Psalm 139:24-25
Romans 8:11
1 Peter 5:8
Open Shares tend to be confession based. That's always a good thing, confession is a good thing.
And so is praise.
Here's a quick praise open share for you to enjoy after our extra long episode last week.
Thanks for letting me share!
Can God be trusted to make beauty from ashes when your surrender evolves into a very painful confession?
See for yourself.
Please join me in welcoming our guest, Talysa.
The scriptures used in this episode:
2 Kings 5:1-14
Can God be trusted to make beauty from ashes when your surrender evolves into a very painful confession?
See for yourself.
Please join me in welcoming our guest, Talysa.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Acts 3:1-2
Can God be trusted to make beauty from ashes when your surrender evolves into a very painful confession?
See for yourself.
Please join me in welcoming our guest, Talysa.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Matthew 11:28-30
Acts 3:1-2
Genesis 8:22 in the English Standard Version says this: While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”
Those "and"s in that verse, they can be really loaded, can't they? Let's chat about that.
Please help me welcome Sara Beth!
Scriptures used in this episode:
Lamentations 3:25
Psalm 130:5-6
Psalm 46: 1-2, 7, 10
What happens when we separate ourselves from the world, what message are sending? Let’s talk to someone who isn’t! Today we chat with Anna Matz.
The scripture used this episode:
Romans 12:9-13
Proverbs 16:16 in the Living Bible says: "We can make our plans, but the final outcome if in God's hands."
I promise you, God can be trusted even if things don't turn out the way we think they will.
Today we hear from Jeremy.
The scriptures used in this episode are:
Psalm 27:13
Psalm 27:3
Psalm 23:2-3
John 14:12
James 1:2-8
James 4:2
Romans 8:28
Still thinking God may not manage your life better than you are? We’ve all been there. Let’s hear from someone who’s doing it. My prayer is that these testimonies will give you the courage you need to surrender.
Today we hear from Katy.
The scriptures used in this episode are:
Mark 9:50
Colossians 3:13
James 5:16
Galatians 6:2
Hebrews 10:24
Romans 12:2
It’s time to have a chat about lying.
Who are some of the most famous liars in the Bible and why do we lie anyway? And lastly, are you more like Rahab or more like Rachel?
The scriptures used in this episode:
Genesis 4
Genesis 20
Genesis 26
Genesis 31
Acts 5
Joshua 2
Proverbs 12:22
Colossians 3:9
Psalm 51
Resolutions are way too drastic and only have an 8% success rate. The first quarter of 2018 is almost over. Let’s revisit the change we desire and look at it differently.
What if our pace for change was “too small to fail”?
The scriptures used in this episode:
James 1:22-24
Zechariah 4:10
Is it possible that surrendering to Jesus or trying to obey can be like a circus performance? Pour your cup of coffee and let’s chat about it.
The scriptures used in this episode:
1 John 4:10-12
Jeremiah 31:3
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Evangelistic tribute to Billy Graham.
“This I Believe” by Hillsong Worship
And an incredible open share about the power of confession.
The scriptures used in this episode:
John 10:10
John 3:35-36
Ephesians 4:11-13
How is trading in our plastic beads making a difference in our everyday lives? And what does it mean to be generous toward God?
And what about generosity toward strangers? Have you ever bought the food or the coffee for the person behind you in the drive thru line? But what happens when they shouldn’t be behind you because they manipulated their place in line?
The scriptures used in this episode are:
Luke 6:38
Proverbs 11:24-25
Luke 6:32-36
Willing surrender will never be Jesus & me, it’s always Jesus in me. Not God with us, but God in us. Sound familiar?
But it’s got to be swift and it’s got to be complete.
But the trade is miraculously beautiful.
Scriptures used in this episode:
Ephesians 2:10
Colossians 2:16
Philippians 2:6-7
Micah 3:8a
Philippians 2:13
What are the plastic beads you’re clutching? Have you been able to identify? And how do you go about willingly making that trade in order to accept God’s best for you?
Lastly: will embarrassing open shares ever get easier?
The scriptures used in this episode:
2 Corinthians 9:1-7
Philippians 1:6
The choice is totally yours. We can be so selfish, but God will never force us to give Him anything.
And apparently Jill’s pants are on fire!
(The word she was looking for is “propensity”). Jill has a propensity to lie!
The scriptures used in this episode:
Isaiah 43:18-19
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Mark 10:28
John 6:60-69
How have we put our faith into action as we say good-bye to 2017 and begin the new year?!
The scripture used in this episode:
Luke 6:38
About the time I think I’m getting somewhere with generosity, I realize just how far I’ve got to go. And did the woman who washed Jesus’ feet with her tears, leave with more than she came with?
The scriptures used in this episode:
1 John 4:10
John 15:13
Luke 7:36-38
Remembering a lecture given by Dr. Peter Kreeft on joy. What on earth does surrender have to do with joy?
The scriptures used in this episode:
Luke 2:10
Psalm 16:11
Psalm 16:20
Psalm 119:1-2
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Are you willing to put your faith in action and be a blessing these last 10 days before Christmas? And what does it mean to “not lose” but simply “move”? Let’s chat about it.
The scripture used in this episode:
Luke 6:38
In this Advent Season, is your peace (or unfortunately, lack thereof) something you can explain away?
And do your Christmas decorations include pantyhose?!
The Scriptures used in this episode are:
Philippians 4:6-7
Romans 12:1
Psalm 29:11
Colossians 3:15-16
Advent is about so much more than opening little windows and eating chocolates or building legos.
The Scriptures used in this episode are:
Philippians 2:13
Hebrews 11:1
Psalm 147:11
Romans 12:12
Luke 2:25-40
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
How do we make bread more exciting?
There’s a reason why Jesus said “give us this day our daily bread”, He did not say, “give us this day our daily cake.”
And open share about feeling like a hot mess.
The scriptures used in this episode are:
Lamentations 3:22
Daniel 3:16-18
Are you grieving? Are you grieving with hope or without? Pull up for a chat.
The scripture used in this episode:
Romans 8:28
Are you engaging in the Holy Struggle that is the Christian life or are you sitting on the sidelines? Does Jill feels like she’s been sitting on the sidelines?
Fears, real and imaginary; and how can we face life fearlessly? What an exciting thought! Let’s chat about it.
Fear is just a liar running out of breath
- “Not Today” by Hillsong United
The scriptures used in this episode:
I John 4:18
Proverbs 1:7
Matthew 4:4
1 Peter 2:9-10
Proverbs 11:24
Proverbs 31:28-31
It’s time to revisit confession. And Jill does like her hair...wait she doesn’t...wait she does? Not? Huh?!
The scriptures used in this episode:
Luke 19:40
1 John 1:8-9
Can our thoughts be trusted to God? What happens when my thoughts don’t agree with God’s thoughts?
And then “stinkin thinkin” Open Share.
The scriptures used in this episode:
Psalm 139:23-24
Jeremiah 17:9
Numbers 13
Joshua 2
Philippians 1:6
And many more!! You can find all the others on the Jesus and Jill Facebook page.
Do you find yourself in a posture of defeat or a posture of victory?
The scriptures used in this episode:
Hebrews 12:2
Romans 8:37
John 10:10
Is it really okay to not be okay?
What can we learn from song lyrics, and what happens when our heroes of the faith are as flawed as we are?
The scriptures used in this episode are:
Hebrews 12:2
What connection could there possibly be between sour laundry and our journey with Jesus? And is Jill a clean freak? Thanks for letting me share!!
The scriptures used in this episode are:
1. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
2. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
3. Revelations 21:5 NIV
What connection could there possibly be between sour laundry and our journey with Jesus? And is Jill a clean freak? Thanks for letting me share!!
The scriptures used in this episode are:
1. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV
2. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
3. Revelations 21:5 NIV
What do you think it means to "marinate" in scripture? Jill shares how she's been marinating lately and why. And then birthday weekend confession in Open Share.
The scriptures used in this episode are:
1. Ezekiel 36:25-27 NLT
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John 10:10 NLT
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1 Timothy 4:8 NIV