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.

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

Paying Taxes

Everyone knows what today is…it is Tax Day! In fact, this year we get an extra two days to mull over the papers and wring our hands to...

Apr 17, 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

Who is Jesus Christ?

As Easter draws near, I’ve been wondering why I’ve chosen to follow this man, Jesus Christ, and His teachings. Is it because I was...

Apr 3, 20124 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

Obedience

O-B-E-D-I-E-N-C-E. Just the word ‘obedience’ sounds like a drag. And I bet it makes you think of giving up something you like, but know...

Feb 16, 20123 min read

Love

“I know what love is, Jenny.” – Forrest Gump If someone as simple as Forrest Gump knows what love is – why do most of us have such a hard...

Feb 14, 20122 min read

Loving Gifts

Valentine’s Day is next week!! I know…I’m shocked, too!!! Time is flying and I’m hanging on for dear life! It sure doesn’t seem...

Feb 9, 20124 min read

Dancing

I love to dance. My mother-in-law loves to watch Dancing with the Stars. We make quite a pair when we sit down to watch an episode. ...

Feb 2, 20123 min read

Friendship

Lately, I’ve been inundated with the good, great and uglies of friendship. I hadn’t given the subject much thought until I started to...

Jan 24, 20123 min read

The ‘Insecurity Creeps’

Tuesday morning was nice and quiet. My husband and boys were all gone for the day and I was on my way to a lovely day filled with time...

Jan 12, 20123 min read

Using Your Gifts to Glorify God

“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” – Sir Winston Churchill This quote has been stuck in my head as I’ve...

Jan 5, 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

Now What?

Toys are strewn all over the house, dirty dishes are stacked in the sink and the garbage can is filled to overflowing. The boys are...

Dec 27, 20113 min read

Resolving Character Conflict

Hello, my name is Meg and I’m a complete freak. Yep, I’m crazy and the worst part is that I’m conflicted!!!! All kidding aside, I do...

Dec 1, 20113 min read