Author: gemsjewel

Land Of The Free, Because Of The Brave

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 Katharine Lee Bates made a trip to Pikes Peak in... Read More

Sweeter As The Years Go By

“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: …”  John 15:9 Have your years gotten sweeter? Is your life one of joy, contentment... Read More

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