Author: gemsjewel

Summer Is For Exploring

Melanie is having this leisurely summer (in the midst of her mom packing).  I’m enjoying watching her activities and seeing what she is learning. Tuesday,... Read More

The Joy of Salvation In My Life

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 By nature, we were born sinners. We are all sinners and... Read More

Articles of Confederation

What a birthday celebration we had over the weekend.  Our nation is now 250 years old.  Sometimes I wonder what our founding fathers would think... Read More

Grace Gives Liberty In Christ

To be like Jesus, I daily choose To be like Him, His Word I’ll use. I must leave the world far behind And in His... Read More

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