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Gems from Jesus
A personal journal with Darlene Hepler
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What went wrong?

August 14, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord.” (Zachariah 1:3) About eight miles down the road…

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The Subtle Danger

August 7, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“A person is not justified by the works of the law” (Galatians 2:16) There once was a Jewish man who…

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“I don’t get it!”

July 31, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“We are…….perplexed , but not driven to despair.” (II Corinthains 4:8) “Why me?”  “I don’t get it!”  “I didn’t ask…

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The Counterfeiter

July 24, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“He required everyone…….to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead,” (Revelation 13:16) I realize we…

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Birdbrains

July 17, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“The heart of man plans his ways” (Proverbs 16:9) Not long ago, Reid and I purchased a little wood birdhouse,…

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A Lesson from General Lee

July 10, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“Confess your sins to each other” (James 5:16) After nearly 56 years of marriage, Reid and I agree about most…

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True Freedom

July 3, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32) This week we celebrate Independence Day,…

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The pig at the back door

June 26, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“Do not give the devil a foothold” (Ephesians 4:27) It was October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther posted his 95…

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A most important question

June 19, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“All who love me will do what I say” (John 14:23) Why is being obedient so difficult for us?  Our…

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Burning the ships

June 12, 2023 Darlene Hepler

“Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13) Asclepiodotus, Robert Fitz-Stephen, and Raveneau de Lussan.  Ever…

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Welcome to Gems from Jesus

Hello, and welcome to “Gems From Jesus.”
My name is Darlene Hepler. I began this blog after retiring from 42 years in Women’s Ministries. (I guess you can take the woman out of the Word, but you can’t take the Word out of the woman) Gems From Jesus is the name I have given to my personal journaling. Through years of teaching and speaking to women, as well as some very painful years in my personal life, Christ has taught me great and rich lessons that I have recorded in stacks of journals. I am now excited to expand these thoughts into a blog to share with others. My prayer is that out of reading them your personal journey with Jesus Christ will both deepen and blossom.

In Christ,
Darlene

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