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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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Relationships
Not everyone is easy to get along with…. WHAT? Oh, how I wish this wasn’t true, but it is and I sure can’t change it. Would if I...
Aug 20, 20132 min read
Ask And You Shall Receive
I recently saw a Facebook post that said, “I wish I was a billionaire.” Of course, I ‘liked’ it. How couldn’t I? Money is most likely...
Aug 8, 20133 min read
Coercion or Persuasion?
Not every Christian has had the good fortune to experience a loving and grace-filled upbringing. In fact, as I have met many fellow...
Aug 6, 20133 min read
Who Are We?
As a blogger myself, I often read other blogs to jog my creativity, give me ideas to write about and keep in tune with the industry. So,...
Aug 1, 20133 min read
The BIG Questions
“Where did God come from?” asked my sweet, eight-year-old Jake this past Sunday morning. Duh. Okay, now let’s be clear. I read...
Jul 30, 20133 min read
Victims
If you think you can’t…you are right. I’ve been thinking on this phrase a lot lately. I have no idea who said it or where I saw it, but...
Jul 25, 20133 min read
The Bit and the Bridle
This morning’s scripture reading is a perfect example. It was the passage in Psalm 32:9 where it says, “Do not be like the horse or the...
Jul 23, 20132 min read
People Pleasing
I have a disease that I have dealt with for my entire life. It’s a terrible, debilitating sickness that holds me back, causes much grief...
Jul 18, 20133 min read
Taking Action
We all go through life wanting to change something. Maybe it’s a job, an attitude, a physical attribute or that hideous color painted in...
Jul 16, 20133 min read
Getting Back into the Swing…
Last night I realized why they always say you need a vacation from your vacation. Grrr. The laundry, cleaning and grocery shopping...
Jul 9, 20132 min read
Independence Day
I love the 4th of July. It’s fun, festive and full of yummy food! As most of my friends know, I’m always up for a party! WOOHOO! My...
Jul 4, 20132 min read
Christmas in July
Do you know how hard it is to get into Christmas decorations when it’s 110 degrees outside? Well, let me just say it’s HARD. However,...
Jul 2, 20132 min read
Memorable or Miserable?
You know what I’m talking about!! Four people stuck in a car for over 50 hours across a 2 ½ week time span is cause for a little...
Jun 27, 20132 min read
Another Year Without Katie
One of these events is when my dear friend’s child, Katie, drowned in a neighbor’s pool one hot night on June 25, 2005. I’ve written...
Jun 25, 20133 min read
Moving a Mountain
Photo taken by Meg Hays Tomorrow we are on our way to the mountains. Okay, so we are making a few pit stops along the way, but it is...
Jun 18, 20133 min read
Kindergarten Graduation
Where does the time go? I find this an exciting step for my kiddo. But with this thrilling endeavor comes a teeny tiny bit of sadness...
Jun 6, 20132 min read
Who Gets the Credit?
Yep, that’s what I’ve been thinking because normal “Meg” would rather snuggle back in bed and lazily drift through each day. BUT…I...
Jun 4, 20133 min read
Mama
I found this poem I wrote in 2009 and I thought it was appropos to the upcoming weekend’s celebration of Mother’s Day. I love being a mom...
May 9, 20132 min read
Best Friends
Photo found on Google Today is my best friend’s birthday! WOOHOO! Don’t worry Wendi, I’m not telling anyone your age because I’m right...
May 7, 20132 min read
God Power
by Ocean Wallpapers My boys love shoot ‘em up, bang-bang ANYTHING. However, my rule is that you have to play the good guy. I don’t want...
May 2, 20133 min read
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