Keeping It Simple

So many times we try to make life more complicated than it is.  Why is that? Some of my examples include the fact that I’ve been saying for years that I want my kids to grow up with a servant’s heart, but I’ve done nothing to make this happen.  I’ve prayed for wisdom,...

When the Neon Sign Appears!!!

If you’ve been reading GEM for the past three years, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve discussed at length the neon sign that I’m always asking God for…I’ve made this request A LOT, but I have never felt I’ve received it – until now. WOOHOO!!!! The story is that after...

Coincidence? I think NOT…

Let me tell you a little bit about how God works in my life. I know not everyone believes that we have a Heavenly Father that works in our lives every second of every day, but I’m here to tell you that I definitely believe it and here’s why. The Lord will fight for...

Consequences

As a mother of two young boys, “consequence” is a word used regularly in our house. For example, the consequence of eating your dinner is that if it is a dessert night, well, you get some.  If you don’t eat your dinner, you don’t get any yummy cookies and cream ice...

The Editor

As a writer I am always looking for an editor.  Sometimes it’s a friend, a sister or my husband.  When I’m really in a pinch…it ends up being me.  Thank God for spell check! Being my own editor is a bad thing. It makes no difference how grammatically affluent I am or...