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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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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
A Sack of Potatoes
On the other hand, potatoes are quite yummy when you peel, chop and fry them up! Oh, and don’t forget the good ole’ mashed potatoes laced...
Feb 21, 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
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
A Revelation
I have had a revelation. Now, before I delve into the depth and width of this revelation, let’s define what I mean. Webster’s New World...
Feb 5, 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
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
Encouragement
When I started blogging these GEMs over a year ago, I was on a mission to spread a little encouragement to help others while using my...
Jan 17, 20132 min read
If God’s on My Side…
Have you ever had a situation that scared you to the bone, but you had no power to change it? I’ve decided if you live long enough, you...
Jan 15, 20133 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
When Sickness Strikes
Hearing the word “terminal” come from a doctor’s mouth is devastating and frightening. It means the end is near and we’ve run out of...
Jan 8, 20133 min read
How to Make 2013…GRRREAT!
I SURE HAVE MISSED YOU, GEM!!! Between the holidays, traveling and guests, I haven’t had a chance to write! But, now I’m back and ready...
Jan 3, 20132 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
Teaching Moments
I think the instruction manual was lost in the births of my two children. They both came into this world without a handbook on good...
Dec 6, 20123 min read
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