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Sheila from Australia holds in her hand, an unopened, family sized bag of maple bacon, chunky cut, potato chips and in her best bonza Aussie accent, she sure could tell ya, all about how her mum told her that “these are THE BEST CHIPS EVA!” Sheila trusts her mum, coz she’s a ridgy-didge, true-blue, fair-dinkum, Aussie sheila herself, that “don’t tell no porkies!”

Beryl, a Kiwi born whiz kid also believes that this unopened bag of maple bacon, chunky cut, locally grown, potato chips are “THE best chips ever made!” – but not just because someone told her so. Oh no. She does not base her statement on ‘second hand information’ but on solid facts from a trusted source (ie:- the words on the back of the packet!)

Chrissy on the other hand, has never even seen a packet of chips before. She isn’t convinced by either of the girls’ so-called evidence but, she is curious...curious enough to want to hear the mega crunch for herself and experience personally, the fireworks of flavour going off inside of her own gob with every mouthful.
Mmmmmm....God is like chips! Taste and see...

April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope.

Happy birthday!!! Wow! One whole year of producing and podcasting the April May Gems Radio Show! So what shall we chat about on this, ONE YEAR milestone? Well how about a R R R – RECAP?! - If you missed an episode or wondered why such an episode was produced in the first place, join me on today’s show as we embark on the exciting journey together down memory lane to recap the shows AND the hope that (I hope) was imparted right smack bang into YOUR heart when they reached YOUR ears. And hey, if hope didn’t quite get to you - when these episodes aired, maybe this recap will light a new spark.

Not all, but most episodes are covered, including ARE YOU GOOD ENOUGH? SEASONS OF LIFE, ANGELS ARE FOR REAL, CARE FOR YOUR PUZZLED HEART, WHATS IN YOUR HAND? BEYOND THE CLOUDS, THE HEART HOLE OF FATHERLESSNESS, THE NOT SO UNSUNG HERO, HEAVEN, IS IT FOR REAL? And the EPIC LOVE STORY recorded at the Aukland Airport way back in episode number ONE, called WHEN THINGS DON’T GO TO PLAN! (plus a heap more...!)

Thank you for your support over the past 12 months. You are appreciated.
April May."

April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope.

Recorded on location in Christchurch for “4K&C’s The Homecoming Tour” on my birthday, asking the questions – Do you enjoy your birthday? Do you feel worthy of the honour, deserving of the special attention and the presents? What do you see when you look in the mirror? Have you felt like you’re just smiling your way through but inside you’re, just, sad? I know how that feels. It’s the weirdest thing because you ought to be feeling happy but you’re not and it feels so awkward to keep up the pretending. You feel like a big faker and you don’t even know why you’re feeling the opposite of how you ought to be feeling. And then you feel bad, about that! Well, there’s someone to turn to. Someone who knows you on the inside – the real you. Someone who knows why you’re feeling, the way you are. Someone who sees you like a rose in bloom, dressed in white and all your wrongs, made right. That someone is the ultimate, not-so-UNSUNG HERO.

Did you know ... that there is such a thing as World Ocean Day?
I think some days are worth commemorating and, on that note, what on earth is an Ebeneezer? I admit, I had to look it up! And well, I think I could build a whole heap of them, because although I have been through some scary, crashing, ocean-wave like circumstances that have made me feel like I’m drowning, with burdens so heavy upon me I have said, “Yep, here goes, I’m about to go under,” and I’ve also had more than my fair share of ‘fiery trials’ in life, those ‘Ebeneezer’s’ have been what’s pulled me up - and out - and made me victorious, through every one of those situations, every single time.
Join me today as I seek to encourage you to take the hand that’s on offer, seek the face that speaks instruction and take steps to overcome your fears.
May every Ebeneezer speak of where our help comes from.

It dawned on me some time ago that we humans have this weird kind of obsession with aliens. Do you agree? One of my most favourite movies - that still stands today as an all-time favourite, is the iconic Stephen Spielberg classic. ET. Well, one day, that supernatural extra terrestrial was used to impact my life forever. My hope is, as I share this story, it might impact your life too.
Speaking of supernatural, to paraphrase some lyrics from a song I play on this episode, by DC TALK – “This world can be a tortured place to be. There are so many things to torment us while we stumble down this road, that takes its toll. Seems no human hand or cosmic force or magic brew can pull us through BUT, beyond this physical terrain there’s an invisible domain, where angels battle over souls and there is a someOne who is watching and telling us, all-is-well. There is no denying that He’s super natural, His power can be felt. He’s coming. He’s not so far away."

Just imagine if a King, the richest and wisest one ever, wrote a song, especially for you - because in it, He wanted to remind you that if you want, you can have all of this...
A close, personal relationship, offering contentment and continual supply. Rest, refreshment and restoration, for your soul. Wisdom, from a guide who will never leave your side. Purpose, protection and faithfulness. Correction when you slide and comfort when you cry. Hope, blessing, abundance and favour. As well as safety and security, for all eternity...

Well, one did!
Lets take a peek at this very popular song, recorded in a ‘little book’ inside the ‘Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.’ It is of course, King David's "The 23rd Psalm," and this, is April May Gems' "23rd episode!" -Enjoy.