Wisdom of Pearl

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “pearls of wisdom” and must think I have this backward. Let me explain. My name, Marjorie, means “pearl.” A little over 2 decades ago, I began journaling to the Lord Jesus my prayers, thoughts, fears, struggles, doubts, desires, questions, and frustrations – in other words, everything.  Through prayer and study of His Word, He has shown me many revelations. These revelations produced “wisdom” to walk through every circumstance. So, what God has shown to me, “Pearl,” I humbly share with you:  Wisdom of Pearl.

I started my first journal in November 2004, right before I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in January 2005. 

He shows me things every time I join Him. I talk boldly and candidly to the Lord; it won’t be a surprise to you how much time I spend in Psalms. I relate well to King David. The Lord always requires me to study Proverbs, and in multiple translations.  The wisdom He has taught me from this is priceless.

For years I thought Wisdom of Pearl was to be a book, but I realized it would be a book that could never be finished. I wish I could tell you I began this work when God first put it on my heart and gave me the title. I didn’t. I allowed fear and insecurity to talk me out of it and to procrastinate. In other words, I did not obey, until now. Two decades ago I had no concept of doing a blog. So I pray this is more about “perfect timing” than disobedience.  

What a testimony to the faithfulness of God and the evidence of His mighty hand as I now review these journals and extract all the “wisdom” He has shown to me over these many years, that I might share with you. So, this is my story. I begin this blog from Journal #1, where I began my personal journey of hope…

I pray you will be encouraged in whatever battle you are fighting and your faith will be strengthened. God shows up in the most amazing ways.

Pray.   Wait.   Watch.   Listen.   Obey.

Matthew 13:45-46:  Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.  When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

Navigating the Story: A Guide to the Blog

Welcome, friend! I’m so glad you’re here to explore this journey of faith, resilience, and transformation with me. This isn’t just a blog; it’s a personal story told through my journal entries, heartfelt reflections, and my own paintings.

To help you find your way, here’s a quick guide to what you’ll find inside:

The Big Picture: 

The Blog-Journey of Hope page is your home base. It has a complete list of all of my blog posts, plus a handy alphabetical list of links. Think of this as your “find everything” page—perfect if you want to see the whole story.

Follow the Narrative:

  • The Unchosen Path begins my story, sharing the personal experience of being diagnosed with cancer.
  • Treatments, Trials & Trust continues the journey, opening a window into the time of treatment through journal-style posts and favorite artwork.

Explore by Topic: 

If you’re looking to dive into a specific theme, I’ve organized the posts into four key categories just for you:

I invite you to start wherever you feel drawn. I hope my journey brings you hope and inspiration for your own.