Category: Gems About Jesus

  • Words of Wisdom

    Hello, tender friends! Here are my blogging friend Don’s words of wisdom. This is the advice that has helped me to start approaching church, Bible study, and even daily interactions with the prayer, “Lord, what do you have for me?” that led me to share Monday’s post. I hope his words help you as much…

  • Bathing in Grace

    Hello, tender friends, and happy Monday! I spent the second half of last week in one of those bubbles that God places around you when He’s sending you messages. Those warm safe bubbles that eventually dissipate and return you to the “normal world.” But how lovely it was while it lasted. I’ve always known that…

  • The Day God Moved the Clouds for Me

    Hello, tender friends! I hope everyone stayed safe in the hurricane. It ended up being an unexpected blessing for us, as Anthony got sent home from work. Because he’s been working so many weekends, it was nice to be able to spend some time together. ❤️ So let’s talk about the day that God moved…

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    Godly Parenting Decisions

    Hello, tender friends! When I told Cub to get dressed, this is how he chose to get dressed: Do you see anything odd? I asked him to put his shirt on properly, meaning right side out, and he said, “No, I want to wear it like this. That’s my choice.” (Also, please ignore the fact…

  • The Prayer for Paris That Brought Peace

    Hello, tender friends! We have enjoyed the days of rain the past week, but they have seemed to take my summer tan away. But it’s okay. We’re extremely grateful for the rain and definitely needed it! Speaking of summer, I don’t really watch the Olympics other than the occasional clip of Simone Biles, whose talent…

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    Love Letter to God

    Hello, tender friends! Here are some photos of us enjoying God’s majestic creation: Sometimes I perceive God’s presence a lot; other times I don’t. I found this unedited writing sprint while decluttering and wanted to share it here. I wrote it during a time when I was perceiving God’s presence almost daily in tangible ways…

  • Standing on God’s Word

    Hello, tender friends! Between work and teaching VBS, this week has been hectic. But we have had great fun! Our theme location this year is “Breaker Rock Beach,” so that’s why you see the whale in the background. Evenings have been hectic, but the Holy Spirit has been moving. I have had the urge to…

  • God’s Mysterious Ways

    Hello tender friends! God’s ways are always better. We found a baby deer in the tree line around the house a few days ago. She was tiny and cried out for her mother, apparently abandoned. She walked back and forth looking lost and blinking her beautiful, long-lashed eyes. The next morning, she lay curled up…

  • You Are a Diamond

    Hello tender friend! It arrived in the mail! After Cubby went to bed, I kicked back on the couch with my favorite blanket and a cup of lemon balm tea and read the whole thing! (Just a reminder that nothing on here is monetized and I only endorse things as I feel led. I will…

  • Mercy in the Curse

    Mercy in the Curse

    Hello tender friends, and happy belated Easter! I neglected to take a picture at church yesterday, so here’s a picture of Cubby and me from a few weeks ago. I made that necklace on one of my crafting adventures making noni. Oh, and here are some quick photos of Boo Boo having a grand old…