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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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The Bit and the Bridle
This morning’s scripture reading is a perfect example. It was the passage in Psalm 32:9 where it says, “Do not be like the horse or the...
Jul 23, 20132 min read
WA, WA, WA…WHAT?
WA, WA, WA…WHAT did you say?!? Chase has lice. Uh…so does Jake. Crap. Well, the good news is…hm…there is no good news here. Sigh....
Apr 25, 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
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
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
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
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
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
A Life Worth Living
Ahhh….sleeping in your own bed is SO nice after 10 days away from home!! It’s a blast to travel, but it’s ALWAYS a pleasure to come home...
Aug 21, 20123 min read
Trust What?
Late at night, do you ever ponder the vastness of the universe and wonder why you were created? In the past, I would think of the...
Aug 2, 20123 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
The Beautiful Gift
The beach is a piece of heaven that Lee and I like to enjoy at least once a year. Sadly, the past few years have not afforded us the...
Jul 10, 20123 min read
Ants in My Pants
Is it summertime, yet? I seem to be getting antsy for the lazy days of summer, vacationing with friends and family, reading some good...
May 22, 20123 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
Making Plans
Summer is swiftly approaching. Well, it’s more like looming over my head with a cloud of question marks!! Of course, there are many...
Apr 24, 20123 min read
Foul Mouth Meg
My name is Meg and I have a problem with swearing. Now, it’s not as bad as it used to be, but the words that come out of my mouth are...
Apr 19, 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
Easter – Death’s Defeat
Easter is much more than bunnies, baskets, colorful eggs and chocolate candies! Sure those M&M’s and Peeps are excellent to savor on...
Apr 5, 20122 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
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