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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  • Take A Moment To Say… “Thank you God!”

    The weather is wonderful on this fine April day!   The wind is a heavenly feeling as it gently brushes against my cheeks, and blows my hair into oblivion.  On these beautiful days, I can only think about the most amazing artist, “The Heavenly Father”!  His creation, gentle breeze, and gorgeous blue skies are absolutely…

  • Happy Easter 2014

    Happy Easter friends!!!  What a beautiful day we were blessed with to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.  Christ is alive!!!  Therefore, we live as people abounding in love…  As people full of hope!  Grateful to the Lord for the gift of His son, Jesus!!!! Please Enjoy my family’s Easter Pictures…       Happy Easter! Blessings, Crystal

  • I Trust “Him” With My Heart

    Recently I spent a week at Liberty University for an intensive in the pursuit of earning my degree as a mental health counselor.  These classes aren’t called intensives for no reason, they are INTENSE!  The work load alone in these classes is intense but, the hardest part is the level of sensitivity to your emotions.…

  • My First Critique: Mr. Tim Challies… A Man Who “Makes A Living” Off of Judging Others

      Okay… So today I am going to write a blog about an individual who makes a living by “judging” others.  This man’s name is Tim Challiies.  Many of you have heard of him and many of whom I highly respect!  However, I have a HUGE problem with this man and his attempt at tearing…

  • Help Me, Help Them… “I’ll Praise You In This Storm”

    In the worst of circumstances, I can still see God’s blessings and goodness!  At times I may have to look harder, but their there, nonetheless. This week my family has been dealing with this new strain of Norwalk Virus, I think the name is Sydney, or it’s originated in Sydney… Something like that.  Anyway, it’s…

  • Go To God… First

    Serving God is a journey!  My faith is a journey!  This journey at times seems lonely and people, even God’s people let me down! There is no human life that has lived a life void of heartache and pain.  On my journey with God.. He has been changing and healing my heart from the inside…

  • The Most Effective Defense Mechanism

    I’ve been thinking about an encounter I endured recently with an overbearing and difficult person. Let me share… Recently, I was forced to come face to face with an overbearing individual!  This individual was bitter, bossy, easily offended, and downright aggressive! I was intimidated by this person, actually I was AFRAID of this person! You…

  • Can You Love Me With My “Little Girl Limp”

        I have a limp. It’s not an obvious limp. You can’t see it when I walk. Honestly, it took me 36 years to see it. I never saw it, I never recognized it, but all my life I’ve felt it. Deep in my heart, I’VE FELT IT. In the face of tempermental and…

  • Journey to God’s Plan for My Life

    2nd Week Long Intensive at Liberty University…  After this class I will be halfway to earning my degree.  30/60 hours completed!  The journey is moving right along.   Sitting in Lynchburg, Va preparing for my second week long intensive course.  I am excited to be here!  God wanted me in this session, during these specific…

  • What If I Were Told?

        When my daughter was a mere infant, just days old, I made up a special prayer song for her.  It goes something like this, “Dear Jesus, be with Caroline.  Watch over her and keep her safe.  Dear Jesus be with Caroline, watch over her and keep her safe.  Help her grow to be…