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GEMS
My mission is to encourage people through writing.I would like to make you feel cheered, loved and understood. I want to relay a message of hope through God.No matter what the topic of conversation, I hope to affect you positively so you can in return be more loving, kinder and happier.I invite you to join me on this journey.
Disclaimer:Yes, I believe in Jesus Christ. Yes, I am human and have many flaws. Yes, I am a hypocrite. Yes, I am a work in progress.
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Sinners and Outcasts
This happened to me on Sunday listening to a sermon on Sinners, Outcasts and the Poor. I think we can all agree that helping the poor is...
Mar 23, 20153 min read
It’s Still Cold!!!
Meg skiing last year in Red River, New Mexico This winter has been one of the longest and dreariest ones in Austin, Texas that I’ve ever...
Mar 4, 20152 min read
A New Day
When the days become more like drudgery than opportunities – you know something needs to change. Change? How about winning the lottery? ...
Feb 25, 20152 min read
Tests
Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip. For...
Feb 23, 20153 min read
Giving It Up For God!
It went something like this…. “Should I give something up for you, God?” His answer was a resounding, “Yes, Meg. You should give up...
Feb 19, 20153 min read
Identity Crisis
Halloween 2014 – don’t really know what I was, but I loved the face tatoo! Our actions speak volumes about who we really are from the...
Feb 16, 20153 min read
Friendships through Life
Courtesy of the Internet Today is the birthday of one of my childhood besties. I haven’t talked to her in years, but once in a while I...
Feb 9, 20153 min read
No Defense Will Do
I have a very sick boy who has the flu and is having an asthma attack every time I turn around. Pretty scary stuff. The worst part is...
Feb 4, 20153 min read
Finishing Strong
In every game there is a winner and a loser. (Yes, there can be ties, but I’m a firm believer that a tie is still a loss because no one...
Feb 2, 20153 min read
The Bible
The biggest take-away I’ve had so far during this sermon series is how few of us actually dust off our Bibles, open them up and READ....
Jan 26, 20154 min read
Failing…Big Time
I’ve often wondered what happens to those people. Do they go on and try again? Do they completely jump ship and do something else...
Jan 21, 20153 min read
Continuing Christmas
As much as I’d love to celebrate Christmas all year long, my waist line would expand and even my ‘fat jeans’ would not fit anymore. ...
Jan 19, 20153 min read
Negative Notions
Anyway, you would think by the title that it would be right at the top of my list of negative notions that drive me crazy – in case you...
Jan 14, 20153 min read
Reducing Regret
Yes, I have my very own acronym that I JUST made up!!! PCIAP…I think I will pronounce it pee-see-app and I will remember it by thinking I...
Jan 6, 20153 min read
Stop the Comparisons!!!!
COMPARING OURSELVES TO OTHERS!!!! Unfortunately, we act like we are all supposed to be robots with different talents, but that work in...
Dec 16, 20143 min read
GEM is THREE!!!
The time has flown and I’ve absolutely loved every minute of this new road I’m traveling! God truly works amazing miracles in the lives...
Dec 2, 20142 min read
Thankful!
I cracked up recently when I saw a saying on Facebook that said something like, “Thanksgiving is the day we give thanks for all that we...
Nov 25, 20141 min read
Another Year
Funny, even as I’m getting older, I really love celebrating my birthday. It’s probably my sick and twisted love for celebrating all...
Nov 20, 20143 min read
The Sky Is Falling…OH NO!!!
I know, I know…it stinks that misery loves company, but it’s sure nice not to be alone! Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a...
Nov 6, 20143 min read
How Much Can One Person Take?
YIKES! Where’s that Wonder Woman/Superman pill when you need it? Overwhelmed with responsibility, beaten by bitter blows and inundated...
Oct 30, 20142 min read
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