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.

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

Forgive and Forget

Last night I spoke at my home church for our Lenten Wednesday night worship service about forgiveness. Me? Forgiving? Sometimes. Sigh. I...

Feb 28, 20133 min read

Shameless Living

Okay, just the title of this post has gotten me shaking in my boots (cute, black, furry one’s I found on sale at DSW)!!!! Man, oh, MAN!...

Feb 26, 20132 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

Patiently Waiting

Waiting is a fact of life. It begins with a baby waiting to be fed, a child waiting for Christmas morning, an adult waiting for...

Feb 7, 20133 min read

A Mustard Seed

Yesterday, I went to lunch with a dear friend of mine. I left the restaurant pumped and ready to conquer the world. In fact, I was...

Jan 31, 20134 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

Teach Your Children Well

Today was a first. Chase came home from school and went upstairs while I was tending to Jake and his friend who had come home for a play...

Jan 24, 20133 min read

Jumpstarting Your Faith

Living in and with faith is down-right hard. Sigh. In my humanness, I struggle with believing in something I’ve never seen, heard or...

Jan 22, 20132 min read

Encouragement

When I started blogging these GEMs over a year ago, I was on a mission to spread a little encouragement to help others while using my...

Jan 17, 20132 min read

January, Oh, January!

January is such a difficult month for me. It’s exciting to think of the promises of a new year, but it’s cold so all I want to do is...

Jan 10, 20133 min read

True Gifts

It’s the last week before Christmas and I’m making my list and checking it twice! Sounds like a song, huh?! (Don’t mind me; I think I’m...

Dec 20, 20122 min read

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

Paying It Forward

I love December! It’s a month of surprises, cookies, fellowship and trinkets! LOVE. IT. Okay, so what about those who are less...

Dec 13, 20122 min read

Seeking More

Don’t know about you, but I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off to get all of my holiday shopping and chores done...

Dec 11, 20122 min read

Decisions, Decisions…

Life is full of decisions – from choosing what to wear to changing professions. Daily we are required to decide which direction to take...

Nov 29, 20122 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