Author: gemsjewel

Where He Leads, Will We Follow?

When we sing this song it church it always gets me thinking about where God has led me for over 50 years. I decided to... Read More

Parenting Is A Great Fulltime Career

I’ve been thinking about parenting lately and as we have 2 of our 6 moved out, I’m realizing that parenting is a career. It isn’t... Read More

Do You Have An All Of A Kind Family?

Do you have an “all of a kind” family? I grew up in one. We were a family of three sisters. I’m the middle of... Read More

Can I Count? How Can I Count?

When you count the ones who love the Lord, Count me, count me; When you count up those who trust His Word, Count me, count... Read More

Teaching Our Children To Be Homesteaders

Mothering our children starts with changing diapers and nighttime feedings. As they grow and become of school age, our teaching changes somewhat.  I think Tasha... Read More

Are You My Mother? And Other Books

Moms are special beings who seem to have superpowers while exhausted.   However, sometimes just stopping to take time to read to your children is... Read More

A Mother Like Sarah Is Our Goal

A mother’s strength is beyond compare, Her days are filled with many a care. She pushes her own pain and suffering away, To care for... Read More

What Activities are keeping you healthy?

Exercise is an important component of health and wellness in many chronic conditions. Activities are so important to our health. When I am active, not... Read More

Mystery Books Meet Famous Landmarks

Every kid loves a good mystery. Throw in famous landmarks and two crazy teens and you’ve got a winning series.  As an adult, I have... Read More

Joyfully Musical

Two of my favorite words in the English language – joy and music. They DO go hand in hand, right? I mean, how can you... Read More