Author: gemsjewel

School’s Out – But Is It?

“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.” Proverbs 9:9 Awe the joys of summer! ... Read More

I Am God’s Child; Forgiven

“…children, then heirs; heirs of God…” Romans 8:17 Everyone wants to belong.  We all started out in life with a father and a mother although... Read More

O Canada, When Did You Begin?

Tomorrow Canada will be celebrating their 159th birthday. I was born in Michigan but when I was just 8 years old, my parents immigrated to... Read More

Will I Go Anywhere God Sends?

This is a repeat post but I thought it was good to revisit it. Posted on June 8, 2025 by gemsjewel Lord, send me anywhere only go with... Read More

Singing: A Praise Or A Chore?

“Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.” Psalm 47:6 Four times we are told to sing in this verse!... Read More

Summer School Enhanced

It’s summertime for most students. Up in Canada they have about a week left.  Here in the USA, we have been done for about a... Read More

God’s Power in the Gale

Out for a walk, I had no special goal I stopped and rested on a little knoll. Beautiful scenery, with trees out there I enjoyed... Read More

Our Star-Spangled Banner

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 Every country has... Read More

All I Can Be Is Willing

“O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.” Jeremiah 10:23 When we... Read More

Glory To God Great Things He Has Done

How great is MY God? “The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” Psalm 126:3 How many things can you list... Read More