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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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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...
May 18, 20173 min read
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Contagious Encouragement
As someone who is all about encouraging others, I found this phrase to be a perfect fit for what I would love to do in this life and I...
Mar 2, 20152 min read
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The Struggle with Sacrifice
I would dare say that this particular Sunday (or whatever day it happens to be for your church) is the most uncomfortable service of the...
Oct 16, 20143 min read
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What Do You Offer?
Photo by Lee Hays The El Salvador mission story I blogged about on Tuesday really has had me thinking lately about what God really wants...
Oct 2, 20143 min read
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The Evil in the World
However, you do realize that the good guy wins in the end, right? Let me assure you…He does. And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown...
Sep 23, 20142 min read
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Trust
The fact is that family, friends, spouses, co-workers and neighbors will all fail to reach our expectations at some point and time in our...
Sep 16, 20142 min read
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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...
Sep 11, 20143 min read
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Settling for Second
There are many aspects of Jesus’ journey that we could ponder, but for me the one that hits home is the temptation of the worldly...
Apr 15, 20143 min read
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Naked
Surprised by the title? Me, too. As I looked at the blog calendar for today’s post, I realized that I had written “Naked” as the topic....
Sep 5, 20133 min read
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Now What?
Talk about one heck of a wild ride! Jeez! Now what? I’m more than sure that these events aren’t the last we see of sin, destruction,...
Apr 23, 20132 min read
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Knocking out Negativity!
For example: Yippee! The Easter Bunny brought me chocolate! (Them) – You know you are just going to eat that and get fat. Listen to this...
Apr 4, 20132 min read
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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!! ...
Mar 14, 20132 min read
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Courage
Ah man!!! I’ve often wondered what Abraham, Moses, Noah, David, Peter and Jesus’ mother, Mary, had that God chose them to lead His...
Mar 7, 20132 min read
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Pointy Needles
Our pediatric allergy specialist has recommended allergy shots for the past two years, but I just can’t bring myself to sign him up for...
Mar 5, 20133 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Extravagant Giving
This past Sunday, my church finished a sermon series called Extravagant Generosity by observing Consecration Sunday, which in the...
Oct 23, 20123 min read
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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
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A Different Play Book
Tomorrow night begins the NFL’s 93rd season with the Cowboys competing against last year’s Super Bowl winners, the New York Giants. As...
Sep 4, 20123 min read
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