I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend! I desperately want to morph my life into a journey that glorifies God and makes Him proud. I am not a bible scholar, a pastor, a teacher or a person who is qualified to counsel or guide. However, God has given me the gift of gab and a talent to write, so I have decided to do what I do best to help others. I hope you will give me grace, as I'm sure I will make plenty of mistakes during this adventure! Recently, I saw a video on Facebook where Max Lucado was touting his new book Anxious for Nothing that comes out September 12th of this year…love me some Max Lucado and can’t wait to pick up what I’m sure will be a page turner!!! Enough about my love for all things written by Mr. Lucado…. […]
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Last week I posted a quote by Billy Cox – a motivational speaker – on Facebook that read, “The two things in life you are in total control over are your attitude and your effort.” As I’ve contemplated this piece of advice, it has occurred to me that most of us are a bunch of […]
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If you’ve ever read any of my GEMs, you will likely find two calls to action on a regular basis – read your bible and 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 […]
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This past Sunday, The New York Times published an article by David Brooks called “The Moral Bucket List.” Let the title sink in. The moral bucket list…what a concept!! Normally, when we think of a bucket list, we are dreaming of the many things we would like to accomplish before we say goodbye to life. […]
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Sunday’s Easter service was amazing! Not only was I able to worship with friends and family, but I also learned that hallelujah means “Praise God” and that amen means “I believe it.” Love it when I learn new stuff!!! As I listened to the sermon that listed the many prophesies of the coming of Christ […]
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Lately, my heart has hurt as I’ve remembered a dear friend who died of breast cancer two years ago this past week. In her short life she touched many and made a profound impact on all those around who met her. Susan was such an amazing person with a penchant for life! Sadly, her family […]
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“Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.” Sometimes we need to be reminded that our past molds us into the person we are today and gives us the tools and wherewithal to conquer our future. The good, bad and ugly can all be learned from and it is our choice what […]
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In every game there is a winner and a loser. (Yes, there can be ties, but I’m a firm believer that a tie is still a loss because no one actually WON.) And man, it just really stinks to lose!! A perfect example of a disappointing loss is the Seattle Seahawks losing to the New […]
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Have you ever watched one of those singing shows where the contestant tells the television camera that this is their last stop and that if they don’t make it they don’t have a clue what they will do? I’ve often wondered what happens to those people. Do they go on and try again? Do they […]
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Every time I share my struggle with panic, I am amazed at the outpouring of support, encouragement and similar circumstances. It always saddens me to see how many people in the world deal with this very prevalent issue. I know, I know…it stinks that misery loves company, but it’s sure nice not to be alone! […]
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