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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  • Questions… Are There Any Answers

    A Life lived… Leaves us with questions? Endless questions… Left unanswered. Why is the sky blue? Why do birds effortlessly fly…. While my feet are imprisoned on this Earth’s soil? Deeper questions…? Why are people sad… Unhappy… Aimlessly wandering? Why can’t there be harmony on the Earth? Why can some people openly trust… Serve… Need……

  • What Can I Do… What Can You Do… Our Contribution To Halting Evilness In Our Communities

    At times the  darkness suffocates me.The news… Ravaged with stories.Shootings… Theft… Scandals..  Anger… Fear… Murder rampant in today’s society. Today… A man.A sick… Angry… A Crazy man,Walked into a school.A child’s home away from home, And began to shoot. Twenty sets of parents left to face this world.Without their children, their daily reason to live.The faces…The…

  • This One’s Tough, I Need God’s Healing

    Countless times Lord, you have caught me. Always there to keep my faith from shattering on the cold… hard floor. My heart is reaching, needing, and yearning… For yet another miracle. A miracle of God sized healing, peace, and comfort. This one’s tough… When will the healing come? Can healing come from this? From this…

  • Dance Sweet Uncle… Dance With Jesus

    Here I sit, on the couch. Two weeks ago to the day, In the same spot we sat… Together. You were sick… Weak for sure. Yet…a beautiful conversation we shared. Here on this couch… We laughed… Loved… And spoke of future dreams. Pride… The emotion I felt in your presence. You listened to my heart……

  • My Uncle… My Childhood Hero

      Memories… Powerful memories. Childhood memories. The good memories are bombarding my heart. You… Uncle were there… in the positive. Providing memories of happiness… love… and peace. I can’t recall a time you weren’t poised… peaceful… and kind. You stood out in my little mind. In a world full of chaos. Several times a year……

  • My Uncle Will Soon Meet Jesus

    My hands are shaking.  My head is spinning, tension is squeezing extreme pressure into my neck, my head hurts, I feel utterly helpless.  I can’t make it stop.  There is nothing I can do, I can’t make my loved one stay.  God wants to take him home, into the Heavenly Realms.  I should be dancing…

  • This Life of Mine

    This life of mine, wasn’t in my cards. A heart filled with God’s peace and joy, a husband who loves and adores me, and my four beautiful and happy children.   This life of mine, more than I could have imagined growing up. Constantly living in fear, my youth was stolen.  Taken in a dysfunctional…

  • Thank You God, For The Blessing Of My Daughter

    The sun is radiant, This day perfect in every way Quality time spent, With my  Beautiful and Fun baby girl. Aimlessly she wanders, Carefree… So full of life. Each time she smiles, My heart leaps for joy. Her smile is life-altering. Candy to my soul. Entered the world, Bright eyed and aware. No tears, Only…

  • 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…