The Flame Within

"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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I love God, my husband was my high school sweet heart, and still is today. I’m a proud mother of the four most wonderful, sweetest, and cutest kids in the world! In addition, I am a mental health counselor. I love to write! I write from the most honest places within my heart and pray my experiences are able to help and encourage others on their journey through life.

Category: Encouragement for a Weary Heart

  • Are You Running Out Of Gas?

    A year ago after a four hour drive to my hometown, my car stalled. I couldn’t figure out the problem. The gas gauge revealed a 1/4 of a tank. My van stalled in front of a gas station. What luck? A kind man pulled off the road to offer a helping hand. Upon further evaluation…

  • Aspirations… Dreams… And Discerning God’s Direction

    Write a book. Sing professionally… Earn a degree… Start an award winning blog… Begin a Bible study… Or a Christian mom’s group… What are your aspirations? Lately, I’ve been thinking about my life. Not “lately” but forever… all the time. I’ve wrestled with who I am… who does God want me to be… who do…

  • Too Long… Not To See Your Smile

    You left me… You’ve gone before. I wasn’t ready. My heart is bleeding. Your void intense. Your presence… I miss. I know I’ll see you again. Selfishly, it’s not soon enough. Too long…  Not to see your smile. I miss you… now. I long to talk to… now. I know we’ll meet again in Heaven.…

  • Within My Heart, You Will Always Be

    Today I picked up the phone. I longed to talk to you. To hear your compassionate voice. Your voice has always been such a comfort to my heart. So unique… so deep… so tender. Such love escaped your lips. You understood my heart. Always knew what to say. Your words calmed my soul. As long…

  • This One’s Tough, I Need God’s Healing

    Countless times Lord, you have caught me. Always there to keep my faith from shattering on the cold… hard floor. My heart is reaching, needing, and yearning… For yet another miracle. A miracle of God sized healing, peace, and comfort. This one’s tough… When will the healing come? Can healing come from this? From this…

  • Some Sweet Day

    My childhood hero… Left this world. Sitting next to his bed, Holding his hand, reading him God’s word, singing softly into his ear. He left this world. My deep faith… And his love for God insures me, he’s among Heaven’s angels. The Bible says, “There are no tears in Heaven”. I’m not so sure. I…

  • Save a Seat for Me

    Tonight your sitting around the Heavenly table. Countless times I recall sitting around the dinner table with you, My seat of choice was always next to you. Your laugh contagious, your smile beaming, and a spirit of God’s tender love all around you. You loved fellowshipping around any table. Your generosity evident to all. Two…

  • The Mystery of God’s Unknown Plans

    Yesterday, I had the honor of attending the Indiana University football game, as a guest of my husband.  Every year the business school invites all staff and faculty to attend a gathering in a special banquet room, which exits onto the football field.  I had a great time, for several reasons.  The first reason is…