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.

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  • Why God Calls Us to Seek Him in the “Morning”

    Friends, If there is one thing that I am not, it is a morning person.  I have the hardest time dragging myself out of my cozy, soft, and comfy bed.  For this reason, I have never made a habit out of morning quiet times.   However, this afternoon, God revealed the reason He tells us…

  • What’s The Cause of My Loneliness?

        This is the sweetest little picture of my friend Marilyn’s little girl — Her name is Sophie…   Seriously, Today’s post is about “BEING REAL”! Everyday there is a part of me that feels lonely.  Admittedly some days are much worse than others, but being lonely is a part of my life.  Honestly,…

  • Home Sweet Home

    Several minutes ago as my sweet husband and I began our nightly routine of shutting down the house for the night, he asked me a simple question that helped me ponder about how truly blessed I am. As we headed to bed, I looked into the darkened kitchen and I ask my husband to turn…

  • God’s Love… His Holy Word… Refreshing Fuel for my Weary Soul

    As my mood dipped this afternoon, I allowed negative emotions to possess me no more. I took my mood to my quiet place. There I opened my Bible. The very word of God. As I read the life giving and mood uplifting words. My fowl mood dissipated!   Your faithful servant and prophet Paul speaks…

  • Holy Spirit Intercede On My Behalf

    Romans 8:26 “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” Lord, Where are you?  Today you seem so far out of my reach.  I long to reach out and touch your robe,…

  • Home Improvement Project “How to Update Your Nasty Old Vinyl floors… Inexpensively”

    Today’s post will be vastly different from my typical blog posts.  Today I will show you my latest home improvement project.  The vinyl in our bathrooms are completely outdated.  After moving into our home 3 years ago, we begun the process of updating.  We realized almost all the flooring in the home had to be…

  • Mother’s Day 2014

    I’ll never forget those bright pink lines,  that plastic white stick. Indicating two positive lines…   Two lines that forever changed my life.   I’ll never forget the overwhelming fear and excitement, those pink lines sent rushing through my entire being. The excitement, the fear, and the concern, the praying for your little bodies protection…

  • In My Daughter’s Eyes

    I love this song, I love this little girl, and I am blessed beyond anything I ever imagined! I hope you enjoy this little video of my precious daughter! Blessings, Crystal

  • Are You Thirsty?

    John 4:13-14 “Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst again.  Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” Have you ever just felt a dull sadness or pit in…

  • Count On Me “Ridlon Family”

    I am so proud of my family! This song “Count On Me”, has proven to be such a good song for our family! We have all agreed that this is our family song!  I hope that you enjoy watching the video! I thank God for His abounding blessings in my life! Blessings, Crystal