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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  • We Need God for Healing

    As a student pursuing a Master’s degree in counseling, I have come across information which has thrown me back into my past. My past is not a comfortable place and my motto is “my past is my past… it’s better off left in the {past}”. As a counseling student I’ve come to understand the importance…

  • Are Your Blessings Stressing You Out?

    Our home is surrounded with landscaping.  I didn’t create the landscaping, it was an added benefit to buying the house (or so I thought).  The spring after moving, the weeds began popping up EVERYWHERE.  Two springs later, entropy began to conquer our previously beautiful landscaping.  Let me tell you… I’M NOT ONE WITH THE EARTH…

  • Pure Joy Beaming from Four Tired Little Faces

    Today was another day abounding in blissful blessings. A day when it was {good to be alive}! Everything was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with my little ones. We spent the morning cuddling in bed, headed to the park to meet up with some friends, ate Subway for lunch, enjoyed a nice long afternoon…

  • God’s {Perfect, Pure, and Real Love}… Walking… {Right in front of me}

    Am I the only mother who continually compares my self to {all} other momma’s in the world? Am I the only mother, who feels regular guilt because I’m not participating in arts and crafts with my children? Am I the only mother who feels immense pressure to be like {her}? I dont look like {her},…

  • 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…

  • Your Past… Your Present… Your Future – “Happy Valentine’s Day, Robert W. Ridlon III”

    His hand in mine… We walked. Young… Vibrant… So full of life. We laughed… We dreamed of our future. Countless hours spent… Falling in love in the park. I remember… Your eyes… The depth of your love for me. The eyes of a 16 year old boy… madly in love. People said… It’s just a…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • What Does It Mean To Be A Parent?

    Being a parent is a blessing. A unique opportunity. Rich… Deep…. Ultimately fulfilling. Being a parent means countless hours. Enriched with Fun… Lots of laughter… Deep rooted pride. Being a parent means love. Having children… Feels like your heart is walking around outside of our body. Joy… Oh, the joy of being a parent. Being…

  • God… The Answer To Life’s Complete Satiafaction

    I needed you. I’ll never understand why you never needed me. I longed for your love… For your concern… For your attention… For you. I just wanted you… My child. You never wanted me. Occasionally you told me you did. You bragged of your love. But your words never matched your actions. Your actions speak…