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.

GEM is THREE!!!

The time has flown and I’ve absolutely loved every minute of this new road I’m traveling! God truly works amazing miracles in the lives...

Dec 2, 20142 min read

Thankful!

I cracked up recently when I saw a saying on Facebook that said something like, “Thanksgiving is the day we give thanks for all that we...

Nov 25, 20141 min read

Another Year

Funny, even as I’m getting older, I really love celebrating my birthday. It’s probably my sick and twisted love for celebrating all...

Nov 20, 20143 min read

The Sky Is Falling…OH NO!!!

I know, I know…it stinks that misery loves company, but it’s sure nice not to be alone! Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a...

Nov 6, 20143 min read

How Much Can One Person Take?

YIKES! Where’s that Wonder Woman/Superman pill when you need it? Overwhelmed with responsibility, beaten by bitter blows and inundated...

Oct 30, 20142 min read

Untitled

I think there’s a lesson here, but I sure wish they would hurry up and learn it!!! Clearly, the Bears are not doing so hot, but I’m still...

Oct 28, 20142 min read

Legacies

I’m currently 41 and if I’m lucky, I have another 40+ years to figure out what my contribution will be and how to accomplish the tasks...

Oct 23, 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,...

Oct 21, 20142 min read

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

Praise God: Win or Lose

Sisters, mom & me 2009 My sisters and I have a saying, “We will praise Him: win or lose.” Kind of makes you think, doesn’t it?!?! This...

Oct 9, 20143 min read

Obligation

Today’s story is that I’m hot (temperature wise…think I’m having hot flashes…grrrr), loud and obnoxious and I think I need the...

Oct 7, 20143 min read

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

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 30, 20143 min read

The Sneaky Little Sucker

Case in point: Tuesday’s post was all about how Jesus has defeated the devil…yesterday, today and always!! Halleluiah! Amen! Since...

Sep 25, 20143 min read

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

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

Watch What You Say

By evil, I mean the words we say out loud others. Words are powerful. They have the ability to help or hurt on the turn of a dime and...

Sep 9, 20143 min read

It’s That Time of Year Again

I’ll give you one guess as to what I’ll be doing tonight!!!! Of course, my favorite team, the Chicago Bears will not play until Sunday. ...

Sep 4, 20142 min read

Back to the Grind

Getting back into a schedule and ramping up with school, homework, permission slips, sports, clubs, friends, birthdays and the...

Aug 28, 20142 min read

The Brick Wall

In a nutshell, this girl I met is from another country and she grew up poor (no shoes or food kind of poor), but persevered against all...

Aug 26, 20142 min read