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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  • Rotten “Ugly” Guilt or Godly Conviction

    I had been married for a year and a month.  I had spent the weekend away from my husband, visiting family.  My cycle was late, but I penned it to stress.  My emotions were everywhere.  At some point, my thoughts convinced me I might be pregnant.  I drove to the pharmacy to purchase a pregnancy…

  • 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…

  • Be There, Really “Be There”

    Grasping my fingers… her wobbly little legs… slowly achieve the new status of “walker”. She loves the outdoors… and I love watching the pleasure written all over her face, as she observes God’s creation.  The trees… the sky… the bouncy clouds… the grass… the tiny ants… everything is new… and amazing… to her eyes. Arching…

  • What If It Were Today?

    My four year old and I standing on the side of the road, looking into a fresh green, flowery and beautifully decorated meadow.  The fresh, fall, cool breeze blowing into our faces. “Daniel, look out there?  Do you see the tall blades of grass, blowing God’s love to us?”  To my surprise, he has a…

  • The Flame Within Me

    It’s time to take my blog to the next level.  I want to show the world the love God has so graciously bestowed upon me.  Friends, he doesn’t pick and choose who he loves, and who He wants to save from the pit.  He desires to save each and every one of us.  Will we…