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Gems from Jesus
A personal journal with Darlene Hepler
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Category: Self-control

Attraction

August 5, 2019 Darlene Hepler

“Let your light shine before people” (Matthew 5:16) We have several flowering Lantana plants in our backyard.  We have them…

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Posted in: Love, Peace, Self-control

Anger

April 29, 2019 Darlene Hepler

“In your anger do not sin” (Ephesians 4:26) When was the last time you were angry?  What made you angry? …

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Posted in: Self-control

Don’t figure it out

March 25, 2019 Darlene Hepler

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5                                                   Life…

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Posted in: Patience, Self-control

Overcoming Temptation

January 14, 2019 Darlene Hepler

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind” I Corinthians 10:13 What has tempted you recently?  We…

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Posted in: Growth, Self-control

God directs our steps

January 7, 2019 Darlene Hepler

“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps” Proverbs 16:9 My father was a career man in…

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Posted in: Growth, Self-control

Criticism

December 3, 2018 Darlene Hepler

“Do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged” Colossians 3:21 We women have a negative stereotype that looms…

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Posted in: Gentleness, Kindness, Self-control

How To Treat Scripture

June 29, 2017 Darlene Hepler

“Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise” Colossians 3:16 Ever have…

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Posted in: Growth, Self-control

Simplicity

June 26, 2017 Darlene Hepler

“There is a time for everything” Ecclesiastes 3:1 I like things that are simple.  My desire for simplicity spills over…

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Posted in: Gentleness, Peace, Self-control

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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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