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.

Freedom

Photo taken by Meg Hays Sunday’s message at church was all about freedom through forgiveness. I sat stunned into silence as I listened...

Mar 19, 20133 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sisters ROCK!

Happy Birthday to my sister, Rachael!! Having her birthday fall on a day that I normally post GEM is a prime opportunity for me to talk...

Sep 13, 20124 min read

Where’s the Love?

September 11, 2001 evokes many emotions in the American people. Fear, horror, hatred, grief, unity, courage, heroism and bravery are...

Sep 11, 20123 min read

Houston, We Have a Problem….

Conflict arises in all of our lives regardless of whether we are good, bad, obedient, reckless or wayward. Conflict is a fact of life...

Aug 16, 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

Skin Deep

How many times have you looked in the mirror with a critical eye and complained about the negative attributes staring back at you? You...

Jul 12, 20123 min read

True Love

I am the luckiest girl alive! I married the man of my dreams 17 years ago and I’m still madly in love with him TODAY!!! Thank you,...

May 29, 20122 min read