Author: Jemmie Jems

Under the name Francis Lee, I write interracial Christian romantic suspense. My stories are about finding enduring love when hope and redemption seem unattainable as danger lurks around every corner. My characters learn that where there is darkness, "joy will always come in the morning".

Free time

What topics do you like to discuss?

I have little free time. At work, they pile more work and responsibilities on me, but don’t give me more time to do them. Then, for some reason, I find the time to make time.

Why can’t I do this in my personal life? Just make time to do all the wonderful things I want to do.

My favorite topic is talking about all the great things I can do when I squeeze time out of my schedule. I love pouring over articles, drawings, writing, and collecting them. I like talking about how these things make me relax, and then I explore different art and crafts to add to my growing collection.

It may seem weird, but just talking about what art project I get to do next relaxes me and makes me feel content.

Crafting is a great topic.

For The Moment…89

I was envious of the foolish when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.

Psalm 73 verses 3 and 17.

Don’t look at what others have. Concentrate on your own life.

The grass is never greener on the other side it just looks that way.

Live a life pleasing to the Lord, and everything will fall into place.

The wicked and the foolish will get their own just rewards.

Not a risk taker

When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out?

I feel I went over this before, and still, the answer remains the same. I am not a risk taker.

I am boring.

I am a coward, afraid if I take a plunge it would lead to disaster.

Mostly, it will lead to something I can not walk away from with my dignity in tact.

So, I don’t take risks.

I will always regret

Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.

I have got to be the most boring person in the world. OK, maybe not the whole world, but I am boring. I am too afraid to take risks.

Call me a coward, but I feel if I take a risk, I will mostly regret it. The regret will plague me and eat me alive.

No way. Let me stay in my little comfort zone. Thank you very much.

For The Moment…88

For thou art my hope, O Lord God; thou art my trust from my youth. Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength fails.

Psalm 71 verses 5 and 9.

When I am most vulnerable, the Lord will sustain me.

I will remember His love and his kindness from the time of my youth.

All my life, he will be good to me.

He is my hope, and in Him, do I put my trust.

Take control sooner

Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?

In any relationship, romantic, business, or friendship, I find you need to hold onto who you are.

You have principles and keep an eye on them and remember them at all times. Sure, you can let loose and enjoy life and the situation but never lose sight of who you are.

I did once, and I found myself doing everything he wanted and nothing I wanted. Fortunately, I woke up early enough to get out of the so-called relationship. He didn’t like it, but because he didn’t have his hooks on me tight enough, I walked away strong and on my own two feet. But I wish I did it sooner. Nevertheless, I did it in the nick of time.

For The Moment…87

Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in ther; and let such as love thy salvation say continually, let God be magnified.

Psalm 70 verse 5

We praise him not just for what he has done but for who he is.

Life is not always about us. We see the Lord in all his beauty.

We praise him and lift him up because he is God.

He is worthy to be praised.

Transit

What makes you nervous?

I travel on local transit to work and it is unpredictable.

Since Covid, more and more homeless and dangerous people travel alongside regular commuters. Man, I see some weird things going on. I keep to myself. I try to be pleasant. I let people go ahead of me, and I don’t argue because you never know what that other person would pull out.

For The Moment…86

My eyes fail while I wait for my God.

Psalm 69 verse 3

Sometimes the problem is so big I can not see beyond it, so focused am I on the situation I fail to remember His promises.

There is nothing too big or too small to waken the ear of my God.

The answer may not come when I am looking for it or even where I  anticipate it’s coming, but rest assured it will come on time. 

He will not tarry in his deliverance because he will not make those who wait on him be ashamed. 

This is his promise to me. 

For The Moment…85

Sing, unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that ride the upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

Psalm 68 verse 4.

Who is he, and what is his name?

He is the Lord almighty who called the things that are not into existence.

The one who rides on the wi d in Majesty and Glory.

The one who kills and makes alive.

The one who has the power to destroy every living creature on the earth with the wave of his hand.

His voice is like  thunder, and from his face, the heavens flee away and tremble.

Great is his faithfulness to his people.

Great is his love and mercy. His compassion is renewed all day long.