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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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Get Going
Can you believe it’s already almost the middle of February 2021?? Where does the time go?? It’s absolutely crazy how quickly the minutes,...
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Reducing Regret
Yes, I have my very own acronym that I JUST made up!!! PCIAP…I think I will pronounce it pee-see-app and I will remember it by thinking I...
Jan 6, 20153 min read
What Would You Do?
What would you do if you could? Hmmmm…. Good question. As the year of 2014 is winding down, I’ve been really wondering what should be...
Dec 9, 20142 min read
A Change of Plans
The boys and Grandmother Jan in the backseat On Tuesday I discussed the importance of revisiting our 2014 goals and making an effort to...
Aug 14, 20142 min read
We Have Today
If I hadn’t written those 59 goals back at the first of the year like I had a bunch of time on my hands, I wouldn’t feel the pressure...
Aug 12, 20142 min read
Recharging
If you are hanging your head in shame…don’t get too upset because the average length of resolutions is three DAYS (my pastor threw this...
May 13, 20143 min read
Today
With all my lip service about moving on, making commitments and choosing to follow Jesus, I’ve been burdened with the question, “What do...
Jan 21, 20143 min read
Wisdom
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not...
Jan 14, 20143 min read
Commitment
Clearly, the year ahead is on my mind because I’ve already written two blogs in the past few weeks about making plans and moving on. ...
Jan 9, 20143 min read
Moving On….
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 The New Year gives us a unique...
Jan 7, 20143 min read
Happy New Year!
I wish I could say I’m tired from all of the fun we’ve been having. However, the flu is what really wiped us out!! YIKES! Soooo, since...
Dec 31, 20133 min read
Get Out There!
Many of us aspire to do, be and have more in the days ahead. It’s common for most of us (at any age) to have dreams and goals. We may...
Oct 15, 20133 min read
School’s OUT FOR SUMMER!
The hot sun and clear sky make me want to do nothing but lounge by the pool and take a dip every now and again…ahhh. Unfortunately, I...
Jun 11, 20133 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
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...
Jan 5, 20123 min read
Resolution Strategy
Middle of December is about the time of year when I start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Goals are thought of, written down, and...
Dec 13, 20112 min read
Consumer or Contributor?
Christmas shopping makes me smile. I love rushing from store to store amid twinkling lights, jingling bells, and rustling store bags. ...
Dec 8, 20113 min read
The Weight of the Holidays….
Who wants to think about their waste-line when the holidays roll around? Not me. I’d rather indulge in some eggnog, sift through the...
Dec 6, 20113 min read
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