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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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Struggling in the Stillness
Sunday was an amazing day! Even though the day didn’t start as I had planned because I slept through the alarm and never made it to...
Apr 30, 20132 min read
WA, WA, WA…WHAT?
WA, WA, WA…WHAT did you say?!? Chase has lice. Uh…so does Jake. Crap. Well, the good news is…hm…there is no good news here. Sigh....
Apr 25, 20132 min read
Now What?
Talk about one heck of a wild ride! Jeez! Now what? I’m more than sure that these events aren’t the last we see of sin, destruction,...
Apr 23, 20132 min read
Terrorism
Of course, such is the way of this world. My dad would use the phrase, “the world’s going to hell in a hand basket.” Not really sure what...
Apr 18, 20133 min read
Crabby Crisis
Leave it to the ones closest to you to put you in your place! Thanks, Ray! God must be trying to tell me something because I then read a...
Apr 16, 20132 min read
Who Are You Following?
Recently, I learned this the hard way after seeing a post on Facebook that Joel Osteen was leaving the Christian church and delving into...
Apr 11, 20133 min read
Tax Time
YUCK! Two things come to mind when I think of doing our taxes 1) procrastination, and 2) greed. As a Christian, I should be well aware...
Apr 9, 20133 min read
Knocking out Negativity!
For example: Yippee! The Easter Bunny brought me chocolate! (Them) – You know you are just going to eat that and get fat. Listen to this...
Apr 4, 20132 min read
But…Sunday is Coming!
Can you tell I gave up sugar for Lent? What was I thinking?!?!!? For the past 40 days of the Lenten Season, I have drooled and craved...
Apr 2, 20133 min read
Remembering Christ
Of course, Holy Week is the week before Easter and means SO much to me, as I am forever grateful for the sacrifice Christ made on the...
Mar 28, 20132 min read
Quality Time
The topic today was supposed to be about understanding, but since I have absolutely no understanding of anything at the moment, I thought...
Mar 21, 20133 min read
Freedom
Photo taken by Meg Hays Sunday’s message at church was all about freedom through forgiveness. I sat stunned into silence as I listened...
Mar 19, 20133 min read
Courage
Ah man!!! I’ve often wondered what Abraham, Moses, Noah, David, Peter and Jesus’ mother, Mary, had that God chose them to lead His...
Mar 7, 20132 min read
Pointy Needles
Our pediatric allergy specialist has recommended allergy shots for the past two years, but I just can’t bring myself to sign him up for...
Mar 5, 20133 min read
Forgive and Forget
Last night I spoke at my home church for our Lenten Wednesday night worship service about forgiveness. Me? Forgiving? Sometimes. Sigh. I...
Feb 28, 20133 min read
Shameless Living
Okay, just the title of this post has gotten me shaking in my boots (cute, black, furry one’s I found on sale at DSW)!!!! Man, oh, MAN!...
Feb 26, 20132 min read
Lasting Love
Valentine’s Day, along with the hearts, cards, dinners, flowers and chocolates are over. OVER! Boo. The romance is gone with the passing...
Feb 19, 20132 min read
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Today is a celebration of the love we share with others! I hope you will remember the best love of all is from our Lord and Savior,...
Feb 14, 20131 min read
Patiently Waiting
Waiting is a fact of life. It begins with a baby waiting to be fed, a child waiting for Christmas morning, an adult waiting for...
Feb 7, 20133 min read
A Mustard Seed
Yesterday, I went to lunch with a dear friend of mine. I left the restaurant pumped and ready to conquer the world. In fact, I was...
Jan 31, 20134 min read
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