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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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Terrorism
Of course, such is the way of this world. My dad would use the phrase, “the world’s going to hell in a hand basket.” Not really sure what...
Apr 18, 20133 min read
Knocking out Negativity!
For example: Yippee! The Easter Bunny brought me chocolate! (Them) – You know you are just going to eat that and get fat. Listen to this...
Apr 4, 20132 min read
Overwhelmed….
SIDE NOTE: I am blessed with healthy children, a wonderful home, my husband’s job, great friends and a loving family! Thank you, God!! ...
Mar 14, 20132 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
Patiently Waiting
Waiting is a fact of life. It begins with a baby waiting to be fed, a child waiting for Christmas morning, an adult waiting for...
Feb 7, 20133 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
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
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
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
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
The Pains of Change
Last week I had a meltdown. I mean a complete break from reality where I fell to my knees and bawled my eyes out for an hour. Doesn’t...
Sep 18, 20123 min read
The Vision Board
Change is a’comin’! I know it, I feel it and I have failed to prepare for it. (If the act of thinking prepares oneself for the future,...
Aug 9, 20124 min read
Happy Birthday, Chase!
It’s hard to fathom that my baby turns five-years-old today! Crazy. It seems like yesterday I was impatiently waiting to deliver this...
Jul 17, 20124 min read
Summer Reading
I love to read! And this is the perfect time to settle in a comfy beach chair and devour the words on a page. In fact, if I’m not...
Jun 5, 20123 min read
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
The Enemy
Scary movies are not for me. Monsters, demons and walking dead people frighten me, cause my heart to race and make me nervous…and I KNOW...
Mar 27, 20123 min read
Mysterious Ways
God works in mysterious ways…. I have heard this mantra my entire life. Most of the time it is said when something terrible or...
Mar 13, 20123 min read
A Fresh Start
The New Year is quickly approaching. (I know, I can’t believe it, either!!! Where did the year go?) It’s not time to panic; it’s time...
Dec 29, 20112 min read
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