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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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Working on The Moral Bucket List
Let the title sink in. The moral bucket list…what a concept!! Normally, when we think of a bucket list, we are dreaming of the many...
May 4, 20153 min read
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Letting Go (Part Two)
On Tuesday, I touched a little bit on how embracing such poison becomes a habit, a crutch and strangely enough, a comfort. In fact, most...
Apr 10, 20143 min read
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The GEMS We Leave Behind
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” John 7:38 What color of water...
Feb 12, 20132 min read
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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
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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
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The Mountains
Every summer my mother-in-law heads for the mountains of Colorado. She goes from the hot and humid weather of West Tennessee to the...
Jun 19, 20123 min read
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Fun, Fun, Fun
Let the celebrating commence!!! School is finished! Graduation is upon us and summertime is here!!! It’s time to PARTY!!!!! (Didn’t’...
May 31, 20122 min read
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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
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Paying Taxes
Everyone knows what today is…it is Tax Day! In fact, this year we get an extra two days to mull over the papers and wring our hands to...
Apr 17, 20123 min read
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Remembering Easter
The tomb was EMPTY!! Jesus Christ has risen from the dead!! He has conquered death, sin and our destruction!! Hallelujah! Amen!! Now...
Apr 10, 20123 min read
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Easter – Death’s Defeat
Easter is much more than bunnies, baskets, colorful eggs and chocolate candies! Sure those M&M’s and Peeps are excellent to savor on...
Apr 5, 20122 min read
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Who is Jesus Christ?
As Easter draws near, I’ve been wondering why I’ve chosen to follow this man, Jesus Christ, and His teachings. Is it because I was...
Apr 3, 20124 min read
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Obedience
O-B-E-D-I-E-N-C-E. Just the word ‘obedience’ sounds like a drag. And I bet it makes you think of giving up something you like, but know...
Feb 16, 20123 min read
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Jumping the Hurdles of Life
Did you get the memo that life was going to be easy? Was there a section indicating that life was going to be fair? I sure didn’t! ...
Feb 7, 20123 min read
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Dancing
I love to dance. My mother-in-law loves to watch Dancing with the Stars. We make quite a pair when we sit down to watch an episode. ...
Feb 2, 20123 min read
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Friendship
Lately, I’ve been inundated with the good, great and uglies of friendship. I hadn’t given the subject much thought until I started to...
Jan 24, 20123 min read
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During the Darkness
Since so many people have responded to Tuesday’s post about depression, I thought I would continue to discuss this widespread problem. ...
Jan 19, 20123 min read
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The ‘Insecurity Creeps’
Tuesday morning was nice and quiet. My husband and boys were all gone for the day and I was on my way to a lovely day filled with time...
Jan 12, 20123 min read
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Christmas Tears
This will not be the Christmas of years past. It will be the first without my dad. I know I am not alone. Most everyone has lost a...
Dec 20, 20113 min read
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