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: Trusting God

  • I Wish There Were Visiting Hours in Heaven

    Sleeping… Dreaming… I’m in your home. Unfortunately, you aren’t there, sitting by my side. You, remain everywhere. In your home, in my memories, within my heart. Your familiar smell, your booming… southern voice. At times you seem so close, your soul… closely intertwined with mine. Right now… This very minute… Your Heavenly residence seems too…

  • Follow Your Dreams

    God has been preparing my heart for the “counseling” mission field. God placed this desire within my heart many years ago, and has been preparing my heart for this mission. In the past year, this desire has become a continual nudge within my spirit. Once I realized my desire was a “holy desire”, a “calling”…

  • 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…

  • New Years 2013

    Today is New Years Day, 2013. On this day every year, people all around the world, contemplate the prior year. It is human nature to “want” to be better. No matter where we are in our lives, we honestly have a part of us that desires to be better. I am thankful for this special…

  • Praise To God and Count Each One Of Your Blessings

    Praise To God and Count Each One Of Your Blessings

    My son, Robby, wrote this poem and shared it with me tonight. I asked his permission to share it, and he said I could. I love the cute thoughts of young and innocent children. Here at my desk thinking. I have a lot of blessings in my life. I turn and start to work on…

  • How To Use Facebook, Without Allowing Facebook to Bring You Down

    Lately, I’ve had several conversations with friends about Facebook.  Speaking openly and honestly with friends about Facebook’s pro’s and con’s, has encouraged me to write this blog. Seven Things to Keep In Mind As You Utilize Facebook 1.  If Facebook makes you feel bad about yourself, you close your account. The world is constantly hurling…