The Preface

Last night someone asked me if I ever considered writing as a part of my ministry. My reply to her is what brought me to start this second blog. My friends and I always talk about writing down all of the many crazy stories that make up our life, but procrastination is what always kicks in at this time of life.

I'm a recent college graduate, and am moving up state this weekend to begin my first full-time ministry opportunity, what most graduates would call "a real job." While I do understand and respect the fact that even retail or food service jobs that are full-time should be considered a real job, my definition of this term is mainly based on the achievement of working a job that does more than pay the bills. A job where you thrive, a job that helps you live and breathe. I am hoping that starting this new beginning in my life will cause my heart to beat a little faster. I just want to be used by God.

What I am meaning to do by telling you all of this is to explain what I mean by "this time of life." Mentioning that I am a recent college graduate and that I am beginning a new and first "real job" next week, is implying that I am still young. In fact, I am 23, thus I am still learning how to grow up. So as a preface to the rest of my ramblings included in "A Stranger Parable," I would like you to know that I am learning not to delay this period of much needed "growing up," but that I also wish to remain true to my name, Jillian, which means "youthful" in Italian.

I do hope that you enjoy the various stories that will encompass this parable of my life. All I ask of you is that you not judge me because of "A Stranger Parable", but rather let the stories of my young, crazy life inspire and enhance yours. I can only expect that my ramblings will resemble faith, growth, and laughter as I embark on a young journey leading to new beginnings. May God be with you. :]