Practically speaking blog by Jill Donovan

Don’t Ask. Just Do.

2022 “Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.” It’s a phrase I have definitely overused through the years. Anytime someone has had a loss or experienced a trial of ...

The Compass Of Your Heart

One of the questions I am asked frequently is, “How do I know what my purpose is?” Or, “How do I know which road I am supposed to take?” Sometimes it is barely lit and we cannot see beyond the ne...

What Is Your Ark?

We all have an ark we are called to build. Not an actual ark; a metaphorical one. Our gifts, our talents, our God-given skills. That thing which we are called to do, even if we don’t have the who, ...

Why Isn’t My Red Sea Parting?

One of the most fascinating and riveting stories in the Bible is when Moses led the Israelites out of the slavery of Egypt straight to the mighty Red Sea. They watched in awe as God parted it for...

A Reason To Hope

There are two sides to hope: the hope you give to others and the hope you receive. At any given time, on any given day, you can find yourself on either side of the hope equation. At the beginnin...

Dear No, Thank You.

Can you remember a time when you encountered a “No” to something you were certain was supposed to be a “Yes”?  When this happens, we often find ourselves labeling the person or thing that gave us...

Look Back To Go Forward

On many mornings when I arrive at the office, I walk around our building in prayer before going inside. Some days I walk around it once. Other days I circle seven times. On one particular occasion,...