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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Angry Times
With football season underway, I suppose I will be forced to watch network television and turn a deaf ear to the angry and irritating...
Sep 6, 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
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
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
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