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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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Keeping up with the Jones’
I love the way God works! For example, today’s topic (which I picked months ago) is about “keeping up with the Jones’” – um, yea, Meg –...
Dec 4, 20123 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
Honor to Our Soldiers
I know I’ve posted this poem before, but I think yesterday’s Veteran’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to tell those who serve our country...
Nov 13, 20121 min read
The Heart
It’s amazing what breaks my heart these days. I used to be crushed by someone not liking me or a sad Hallmark commercial. A few years and...
Nov 8, 20123 min read
The Sky Is Falling!
We are on the home stretch! Today is Election Day, so that means we won’t have to watch those annoying commercials anymore. Yippee! But...
Nov 6, 20122 min read
What Needs to Be Done?
Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, “What needs to be done?” More importantly, have you ever scanned the world around you and...
Nov 1, 20123 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
Decorated
My mom-in-law has a dear friend at church who says when she’s all dressed up that she is ‘decorated’. I absolutely LOVE this adage...
Oct 25, 20122 min read
Extravagant Giving
This past Sunday, my church finished a sermon series called Extravagant Generosity by observing Consecration Sunday, which in the...
Oct 23, 20123 min read
Deliver Me from Myself
Do you ever feel like you just want to give in to temptation and sin? Man, oh man! I feel like the only person in the world who loves...
Oct 18, 20122 min read
Shooting Stars
My appreciation for shooting stars came from my husband, Lee. He grew up on a farm in Tennessee and was surrounded nightly by a million...
Oct 16, 20122 min read
Desperate Measures
Desperation can change a person completely. The result can sometimes be good and sometimes be bad. It all depends on the individual...
Oct 11, 20122 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
Written on My Heart
Once upon a time, I was a fair weather Christian. I went to church occasionally, felt guilty when I sinned and prayed when I needed...
Oct 4, 20122 min read
Mommy, I don’t feel good…
Last Thursday I received the first call of the year from Jake’s school nurse informing me that he did not feel good. WHAT?!?!?! Not...
Oct 2, 20122 min read
Integrity
“I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV.” Do you remember that commercial advertising a pain reliever way back when? It always made me...
Sep 27, 20123 min read
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