Living in An Anxious World
Enough about my love for all things written by Mr. Lucado…. The information he divulged that grabbed my attention was that he said the...
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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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May 4, 20173 min read
We Are What We Think
I’ve been contemplating much over my lack of writing and I really have not been very kind to myself. These thoughts about myself have...
Jul 29, 20152 min read
Keeping It Simple
Some of my examples include the fact that I’ve been saying for years that I want my kids to grow up with a servant’s heart, but I’ve done...
Jul 14, 20152 min read
Dose of Daily Encouragement
O Lord, grant that I may meet the coming day in peace.Help me in all things to rely upon Your Holy Will.In every hour of the day, reveal...
May 13, 20153 min read
How to Pray
Those two feats are a common theme that I think will carry me through until the end of time and – just so you know – you will probably...
Oct 21, 20142 min read
Thinking Straight
You are far from alone! Life should not be a constant tumultuous ride of confusion and uncertainty. Sometimes it might feel this way,...
Sep 30, 20143 min read
You Might Need to Pray More!
Some of the kids from El Salvador! I heard an awesome story on Sunday about a successful man who at the age of 52 was called by God to...
Sep 11, 20143 min read
September 11th
I’m even more emotionally confused this year because today is said nephew’s SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY!! I’m thrilled about the exciting prospect...
Jul 31, 20143 min read
When the Going Gets Tough
Complain? Hide? Get angry? Retaliate? Calmly evaluate the situation, ask God for guidance and proceed with His Plan? If you picked “e”,...
May 15, 20143 min read
Relying on God
For example, that final exam in Calculus when you were a sophomore in college that you fretted about for the entire semester…do you even...
Apr 8, 20143 min read
Letting Go
We have all talked to these people. We know people who are hardened by circumstance, people and life in general. AND, more than likely,...
Mar 4, 20143 min read
Taking Care of Others
Tina baking cookies with Santos As seen in Thursday’s blog, taking care of yourself is crucial in order to be a valuable servant in the...
Feb 27, 20143 min read
Taking Care of Yourself
Not only do I want to be healthy as I age, but I’d really like to feel good, too!! Of course, my vanity is mixed in there, so I would be...
Feb 25, 20143 min read
Thank you, Jesus!
After school and the grueling homework of first grade – yes, sometimes it feels like torture – Chase (my six-year-old) went outside to...
Jan 14, 20143 min read
Wisdom
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not...
Sep 3, 20133 min read
The Prayer Problem
Lately, my prayer life has stunk it up to kingdom come. For some reason, I have been going through the motions of reading scriptures and...
Mar 14, 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!! ...
Nov 27, 20123 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 15, 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...
Sep 18, 20123 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...
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