The Editor
Being my own editor is a bad thing. It makes no difference how grammatically affluent I am or how many words I know – looking for my own...
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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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Feb 19, 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...
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Dec 16, 20143 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...
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Oct 2, 20143 min read
What Do You Offer?
Photo by Lee Hays The El Salvador mission story I blogged about on Tuesday really has had me thinking lately about what God really wants...
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Sep 11, 20143 min read
September 11th
I’m even more emotionally confused this year because today is said nephew’s SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY!! I’m thrilled about the exciting prospect...
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Jun 19, 20141 min read
Being Content
There is always someone better. Maybe they have more money, are better looking, have more stuff, have nice kids or snagged that fantastic...
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Dec 24, 20133 min read
Merry Christmas!
Honestly, I can’t contain my excitement because I love this time of year! There’s nothing better than cookies, hot-toddies, caroling and...
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Dec 3, 20133 min read
Happy Birthday, GEM!
Image courtesy of Salvatore Vuono/FreeDigitalPhotos.net God’s Encouragement by Meg celebrates two years of Tuesday/Thursday postings...
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Aug 15, 20133 min read
Making Music
This past Sunday the praise band at my local church ROCKED the house! Not only were there some musicians who I absolutely adore playing...
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Dec 20, 20122 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...
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Sep 13, 20124 min read
Sisters ROCK!
Happy Birthday to my sister, Rachael!! Having her birthday fall on a day that I normally post GEM is a prime opportunity for me to talk...
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Apr 17, 20123 min read
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...
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Apr 3, 20124 min read
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...
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Feb 28, 20122 min read
Hospice
Not too many years ago, I had a list of people in this world that I would rather not meet. It’s not that I thought they were bad people;...
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Feb 9, 20124 min read
Loving Gifts
Valentine’s Day is next week!! I know…I’m shocked, too!!! Time is flying and I’m hanging on for dear life! It sure doesn’t seem...
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Jan 26, 20123 min read
Scared to Death
Death is so very strange. It happens to everyone. We even know it will happen to us. Some of us are scared of it. Others seem shocked...
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Jan 5, 20123 min read
Using Your Gifts to Glorify God
“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” – Sir Winston Churchill This quote has been stuck in my head as I’ve...
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Jan 3, 20123 min read
Finding Your Passion
What do you want to be when you grow up? I’ve been working diligently to answer this question for myself. It’s not that I was unhappy or...
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Dec 27, 20113 min read
Now What?
Toys are strewn all over the house, dirty dishes are stacked in the sink and the garbage can is filled to overflowing. The boys are...
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Dec 15, 20113 min read
Kids and Christmas
When I think of teaching my two sons about what Christmas is truly all about, I start to shake in my boots! (Cute, brown, leather...
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