# Jyll Stuart > My site contains recipes, craft ideas, inspirational stories, and devotions that reflect my daily Christian walk. My target audience is other Christian women. Site: https://jyllstuart.com/ Sitemap: https://jyllstuart.com/sitemap_index.xml ## Posts - [Light It Up](https://jyllstuart.com/light-it-up/): There's a moment every December that I look forward to more than almost anything else. I'm up in Charlestown, Indiana, waiting for the annual Christmas Show to Light It Up. - [How Christian Faith Gets You Through the Tough Times in Life](https://jyllstuart.com/christian-faith-through-tough-times/): Discover how Christian faith, Bible devotions, and everyday creative outlets like cooking, writing, and crafting can carry you through life's hardest seasons. - [Stop Focusing on Momentary Things and Choose What Lasts](https://jyllstuart.com/stop-focusing-on-momentary-things/): Feeling stuck or reactive? Stop focusing on momentary things. Learn what the Bible says about us stopping to live for the moment and start choosing what lasts with faith and clarity. - [Sourdough Waffles](https://jyllstuart.com/sourdough-waffles/): Sourdough waffles have a unique crispiness and flavor that set them apart from regular waffles. Once you taste them... I'm sharing my favorite recipe with you! - [Updated Milanote Review](https://jyllstuart.com/updated-milanote-review/): Join Jyll Stuart as she revisits her 2020 Milanote review and explores the exciting new features that have been added since then. - [A Bunch of Rainy Days](https://jyllstuart.com/a-bunch-of-rainy-days/): 2023 presented itself as a bunch of rainy days in my life. Once or twice a week, I’d make the journey home to spend as much time as I could. O - [Rebelle 7 is Coming!](https://jyllstuart.com/rebelle-7-is-coming/): Rebelle 7 (Escape Motions) will be released in December. I anticipate it to be a remarkable digital painting tool and look forward to trying it. - [He Gives](https://jyllstuart.com/he-gives/): I've been experimenting with ChatGPT and other forms of AI-generated art for sometime. Today, in my devotional time with YouVersion Bible app, Isaiah 40 was one scripture I studied in the context of… - [Getting Ready to Publish](https://jyllstuart.com/getting-ready-to-publish/): In 2007, I was travelling a lot and had to leave my cat Samantha home and let friends check in on her. While sitting on planes and waiting in airports, I wrote brief stories about what she could do… - [The Last One](https://jyllstuart.com/the-last-one/): I wonder, who is the last one? By ‘last one,’ I mean, who is that particular person that needs to hear the good news message about Jesus Christ? Only God knows, and then the end will come. - [Incredible Miso Soup](https://jyllstuart.com/miso-soup/): I have grown to love Miso Soup! It's one staple I order when I'm at a Japanese restaurant. I've often wanted to have it at home., but have only tried the pre-packaged or instant variety. - [Happy New Year!](https://jyllstuart.com/happy-new-year/): Welcome to the New Year! My prayer is that 2022 will be a blessing to each one of you! Last year I had the opportunity to work on my dream project. - [One Positive Thought](https://jyllstuart.com/one-positive-thought/): One Positive Thought Can Change Your Day. There is an indisputable link between your wellbeing and your outlook on life. Prayer, music, and art help me maintain a healthy and positive mental… - [Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo](https://jyllstuart.com/getting-ready-for-nanowrimo/): I'm getting ready for NaNoWriMo 2020! Check out all of the tools that I'm using to prepare and write this year. Be sure to connect with me and keep up to date. - [Story Outlining with Milanote](https://jyllstuart.com/story-outlining-with-milanote/): How do you accomplish story outlining? What I’ve discovered with Milanote is that it enables to be create a visual view of my story outline. - [Pampering Yourself](https://jyllstuart.com/pampering-yourself/): In these stressful times, it's important to take time for pampering yourself. In this post, I'll introduce you to my favorite supplier of handmade bath goods. - [Write A Letter – It’s February](https://jyllstuart.com/write-a-letter-its-february/): Write a letter, it’s February! The challenge is to handwrite (in ink) a letter every day during the month of February and mail it. - [Getting Back to Normal](https://jyllstuart.com/getting-back-to-normal/): Getting back to normal is going to take some hard work and perseverance. I’m a different person because of the events that transpired. - [My NaNoWriMo Prep](https://jyllstuart.com/my-nanowrimo-prep/): NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) starts in 7 days. I wanted to share with you the preparatory steps I am taking to get ready. - [My Watercolor Muse](https://jyllstuart.com/my-watercolor-muse/): If you've wondered where I've been these past several weeks, I've been exploring my watercolor muse. I've been practicing when I'm not working and love it! - [If It’s Friday, It Must Be Jyll-Day](https://jyllstuart.com/if-its-friday-it-must-be-jyll-day/): If it's Friday, it must be Jyll-Day! I want to share with you how I am striving to make time for personal development and family and how you should too! - [Time Management Tactics](https://jyllstuart.com/time-management-tactics/): What time management tactics do you employ to stay organized? I've tried a few over the years and have settled on a DIY hybrid system that works for me. - [Going Back to Paper](https://jyllstuart.com/going-back-to-paper/): I'm an iPhone and an iPad user for nearly everything but planning. After many years, I am going back to paper. Read about my journey and follow along. - [Break Out of the Mold](https://jyllstuart.com/break-out-of-the-mold/): I spent 27 years in corporate America and was able to break out of the mold in 2010. It was a blessing in disguise as I was struggling to fit into a mold that wasn't destined to be. to be. - [Keep On Writing!](https://jyllstuart.com/keep-on-writing/): In the 8 years I've been writing online, I think I have finally found my focus for my personal blog. I want to have a platform for sharing my personal experiences. - [Procrastination-itis: There is a cure!](https://jyllstuart.com/procrastination-itis-there-is-a-cure/): Procrastination can trap you in a faux comfort zone. You believe you have all the time you need to get something accomplished, but sadly when that deadline looms (and it will) reality will slap you… - [Make Time for Writing](https://jyllstuart.com/make-time-for-writing/): Despite being busy with work and family, I always strive to make time for writing. Writing is a passion of mine and I need to spend more time on it! - [No regrets!](https://jyllstuart.com/no-regrets/): What is happiness to you? I had a lunch discussion with a friend today and we both decided that it's not the toys or the things... it's the people in our lives that make us happy. No regrets! - [Emotions in Email](https://jyllstuart.com/emotions-in-email/): I believe that people will infer a tone in email and remember that much longer than the content contained in the message. Is it possible to reflect emotions in email? - [Why I Like Feedly](https://jyllstuart.com/why-i-like-feedly/): I was a Google Reader user until they ditched the product in July 2013. I switched to NewsBlur and stuck with them until my Pro subscription was up earlier this year. NewsBlur has a great free… - [Check your Attitude](https://jyllstuart.com/check-your-attitude/): Sometimes I have a hard time biting my tongue. Especially when others are lashing out in a nonsensical fashion. I realize that this time of year can be difficult for folks. I respect that. - [Changing it up a bit](https://jyllstuart.com/changing-it-up-a-bit/): Ok, so I've had a developer's subscription to Thesis for about two years now and have never started tried to use it. So, I installed it on my site to check it out. - [99 Days and Counting](https://jyllstuart.com/99-days-and-counting/): If you read a news feed other than Facebook, you might have heard that Facebook intentionally manipulated the emotional content of nearly 700,000 users for a week back in January 2012. - [Is It Spring Yet?](https://jyllstuart.com/is-it-spring-yet/): According to the calendar, Spring will be here in 7 days. As I write this, the weather guy is reporting that we may have "accumulating" snow this weekend. - [The Current State of Things](https://jyllstuart.com/the-current-state-of-things/): It's been a LONG time since I've written on my own site. It's challenging to allocate time to maintain my blog when I know there are so many other things for Veracity clients that are pending! So far… - [On Being A Mentor](https://jyllstuart.com/on-being-a-mentor/): I had the privilege of being a mentor to five young men and women from Southern Indiana high schools this past week. I got more out of this experience than I had anticipated. - [My Work Life Balance](https://jyllstuart.com/my-work-life-balance/): My work-life balance is an important aspect of everyday living. I am blessed that my husband is supportive of my endeavors! - [Model Rocket](https://jyllstuart.com/model-rocket/): I was in my favorite store, Hobby Lobby, earlier in the week when I spied something I haven't seen in years... a model of the Saturn V rocket. It was included in the AMT Man in Space Rocket Set. - [The Best Lunch](https://jyllstuart.com/the-best-lunch/): "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it."  I'm not sure if she was an angel, but her kindness and her memories sure made my… - [Taffy Apple Salad Recipe](https://jyllstuart.com/taffy-apple-salad-recipe/): Jyll Stuart's Taffy Apple Salad recipe is a reduced sugar recipe and includes fresh apples, pineapple, and unsalted peanuts. - [Reform 1745 – Fountain Pen of the Week](https://jyllstuart.com/reform-1745-fountain-pen-of-the-week/): It's been quite a while since I've used my fountain pens. This past Sunday evening my eyes gravitated towards one of the Reform 1745's in my collection. - [The Genius Machine](https://jyllstuart.com/the-genius-machine/): It’s hard to teach creative thinking. So often our day-to-day prejudices get in the way. But to be successful, we need to learn to think creatively and not just in a problem solving manner. - [Writing for Sensible Life Online Magazine](https://jyllstuart.com/writing-for-sensible-life-online-magazine/): I'm excited to announce that I will be doing a regular column for Sensible Life Online Magazine! The magazine has been online since 2004 and has a loyal readership. - [We Will Never Forget](https://jyllstuart.com/we-will-never-forget/): I had the privilege of touching a twisted beam from the World Trade Center yesterday. My heart ached for those who lost their lives that day. My heart bursts with the pride of being an American. - [Present Your Way To The Top](https://jyllstuart.com/present-your-way-to-the-top/): Present You Way To The Top, David J. Dempsey, JD, McGraw Hill 2010, 9780071739948. What steps do you take to get ready for a presentation? Do you go out of the way to avoid speaking publicly? If you… - [Goodbye, Samantha Kitty](https://jyllstuart.com/goodbye-samantha-kitty/): Saying goodbye to Samantha Kitty. It's never easy to help a fur baby over the rainbow bridge. - [Review: The Other Side of Innovation](https://jyllstuart.com/the-other-side-of-innovation/): In THE OTHER SIDE OF INNOVATION by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble, you'll learn that companies are what I call "genetically predisposed" to operate and not innovate. - [Pay Attention!](https://jyllstuart.com/pay-attention/): I just finished reading PAY ATTENTION!: How to Listen, Respond, and Profit From Customer Feedback written by Ann Thomas and Jill Applegate. - [Interesting Job Trends](https://jyllstuart.com/interesting-job-trends/): I saw this interesting graph over on Indeed.com about recent job trends. Click through to the site to see more. HTML5 Job Trends Html5 jobs - [Imagick and XAMPP](https://jyllstuart.com/imagick-and-xampp/): It's taken me about eight hours today to get ImageMagick working with XAMPP on my Windows 7 machine. Thankfully, I came across this excellent reference: How to install and enable the Imagick… - [Political Ads](https://jyllstuart.com/political-ads/): Are you as sick of political ads as I am? I believe politicians should run on their merits and their voting record. As voters, we should be informed and not be swayed by political advertising or… - [Boasting](https://jyllstuart.com/boasting/): Why is it that some corporations seem to think that it is appropriate to brag about their "charitable giving?"  This self-serving action has always perplexed me and for some reason today, I felt… - [Are You The Problem?](https://jyllstuart.com/are-you-the-problem/): It's human nature for each of us to point the finger at someone or something else when things go wrong.  Such excuses as "that's the way it's always been done here," or "we don't want to rock the… - [My Office](https://jyllstuart.com/my-office/): Today is a beautiful gift from God! I'm working on a set of wireframes for a new client and am truly enjoying myself! We turned off all but one geothermal unit yesterday and opened the windows. - [Small Business in Clark County Indiana](https://jyllstuart.com/small-business-in-clark-county-indiana/): My first visualization using Tableau Public! I used a 2007 extract from the Census Bureau. Check it out and let me know what you think. - [Business and Family](https://jyllstuart.com/business-and-family/): First quarter 2010 is nearly over. In the past month we're facing some interesting decisions both as a family and as small business owners. - [New Year – New Blog](https://jyllstuart.com/new-year-new-blog/): Here we are 20 days into 2010. I'm finally getting around to setting up my personal blog using my married name. All of my previous posts will remain over there. ## Pages - [About Me](https://jyllstuart.com/about-me/): About Jyll Stuart Welcome to jyllstuart.com – glad you decide to visit and check out my site! I am an entrepreneur, writer, and dreamer. I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I - [Articles](https://jyllstuart.com/articles/): Articles written by Jyll Stuart here and on other platforms. - [Favorite Quotations](https://jyllstuart.com/favorite-quotations/): Here is a list of my favorite quotations.  You will find tidbits from my favorite Bible verses, historical documents, and more. - [Legal Policy](https://jyllstuart.com/legal-policy/): This web site is owned and maintained by Jyll L Stuart. This web site may contain trademarks and related proprietary property that are protected from copying and simulation under national and… - [Privacy Policy](https://jyllstuart.com/privacy-policy/): I’m sensitive to privacy issues on the Internet. I believe that it is important you know how I treat the information about you I receive on the Internet.In general, you may visit the Site without t… - [Terms of Service](https://jyllstuart.com/terms-of-service/): Welcome to the my web site! 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