Author: gemsjewel

How Can We Hear God’s Call?

“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again:” Proverbs 24:16 Do you remember the day you asked Jesus into your heart?  Do... Read More

When Vacation Meets Education

Melanie and I just returned over the weekend from a visit out west. How do you get a child excited about school again when they’ve... Read More

Do You Stand On His Promises?

In honor of my middle daughter turning 24 today, I thought I’d share a song that always reminds me of her.  She is a first... Read More

God Can Rescue Anyone

“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again:” Proverbs 24:16 Do you remember the day you asked Jesus into your heart?  Do... Read More

Corgiville Fair by Tasha Tudor

This book is going to be a definite favorite in our home.  Our most favorite is Tasha Tudor’s book, A Time To Keep. Tasha Tudor... Read More

In God We Trust Daily

Oh, to trust Jesus through every day Just to trust Jesus in every way. Oh just to keep my eyes ever on Him Just to... Read More

When Did History Begin?

When you think of the history of our world, where does your mind begin? Melanie and I began to learn world history this year through... Read More

You Are: So Much More

“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee;…” Jeremiah 1:5 Do you ever have moments when you wonder who you are, why you’re... Read More

Is My Soul Right With God?

I think we can all agree on one thing about Charles Wesley.  He knew how to write a hymn with words so powerful that the... Read More

Autobiography Of A Horse

Paperpie (formerly Usborne) has a series that Melanie and I have come to love. Illustrated Originals Today the book I wanted to review was Black... Read More