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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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Don’t Forget Who You’re Dealing with…
Have you ever had a bad day that turned into a week, month, or maybe even a year? Did you wonder what you had done to deserve such a...
Jan 29, 20133 min read
Teach Your Children Well
Today was a first. Chase came home from school and went upstairs while I was tending to Jake and his friend who had come home for a play...
Jan 24, 20133 min read
Jumpstarting Your Faith
Living in and with faith is down-right hard. Sigh. In my humanness, I struggle with believing in something I’ve never seen, heard or...
Jan 22, 20132 min read
January, Oh, January!
January is such a difficult month for me. It’s exciting to think of the promises of a new year, but it’s cold so all I want to do is...
Jan 10, 20133 min read
True Gifts
It’s the last week before Christmas and I’m making my list and checking it twice! Sounds like a song, huh?! (Don’t mind me; I think I’m...
Dec 20, 20122 min read
The Whisper
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets. Hebrews 1:1 Can you imagine hearing the voice of...
Dec 18, 20122 min read
Paying It Forward
I love December! It’s a month of surprises, cookies, fellowship and trinkets! LOVE. IT. Okay, so what about those who are less...
Dec 13, 20122 min read
Seeking More
Don’t know about you, but I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off to get all of my holiday shopping and chores done...
Dec 11, 20122 min read
Decisions, Decisions…
Life is full of decisions – from choosing what to wear to changing professions. Daily we are required to decide which direction to take...
Nov 29, 20122 min read
Happy Anniversary, GEM!
It’s already been a YEAR! Can you believe that? I think I’m in shock. In fact, pinch me because I’m afraid this journey with GEM –...
Nov 27, 20123 min read
Thanksgiving
Happy Turkey Day!!! I’m sure we are all ready to check out the spread of goodies and dive into our favorite entrees! Me, me, me!!!! I...
Nov 22, 20122 min read
Turning the Big 4-0
Tomorrow is my birthday!! WOOHOO! Shoot off the fireworks! Strike up the band! LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!! Can you tell I’m a...
Nov 20, 20122 min read
Honor
Ever since the Veteran’s Day celebration, I’ve really been thinking about honor. What it means. And how to actually DO it. Clearly the...
Nov 15, 20122 min read
Skeletons in Your Closet
Halloween is one of my favorite times of year. I mean, come on! Who doesn’t like CANDY?? Candy corn happens to be my favorite treat...
Oct 30, 20123 min read
Responding to Correction
Discipline stinks! Yep, I said it! I wish I felt differently, but I just don’t. Sigh. Regardless of whether you pronounce a word wrong...
Oct 9, 20123 min read
Where’s the Love?
September 11, 2001 evokes many emotions in the American people. Fear, horror, hatred, grief, unity, courage, heroism and bravery are...
Sep 11, 20123 min read
Kindergarten
Last night we took our youngest son, Chase, to Kinder Camp. WOW…was he excited, scared, shy and intrigued. And was I ever excited, sad...
Aug 23, 20123 min read
Trust What?
Late at night, do you ever ponder the vastness of the universe and wonder why you were created? In the past, I would think of the...
Aug 2, 20123 min read
What Do You Think?
Lately, I’ve been sharing with you the words and actions that I have the most trouble with when trying to live obediently to God’s will. ...
May 15, 20123 min read
Making Plans
Summer is swiftly approaching. Well, it’s more like looming over my head with a cloud of question marks!! Of course, there are many...
Apr 24, 20123 min read
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