Grown in Faith

I have an artificial white carnation flower that sits in the window of my vehicle. It is not fancy, though it is pretty. This flower is not just for decoration; but it is, a constant reminder. Years ago, I was having a tough day. This nice young man had come into my salon that I…

My Dad always taught me growing up to be cautious and with whom I allow to help nurture my faith and walk with God. He said be careful with the church you attend, what Christian books you read and the counsel that you take. He always reminded me that some people walk this world dressed…

A soldier heard a calling to join the fight, for a country they so though of So, they put on the uniform and fought with love For love of their country, beside their fellow comrade Leaving loved ones behind, both proud and yet, sad They knew the risk, though their love was stronger than that…

Smile friend, it will be alright For the war is won, even in your fight It was won that day, up on a cross The war will not be lost For His victory for us, is already won For believers, it is already done Though there may be battles that make us feel torn Though…

I am not a scholar; I am a writer. Though I admire those whom hold respected degrees, that is not the gift that God has given me. I am a firm believer that we are all blessed with gifts to bring God glory, each in our own ways. Something wonderful that we can also offer…

I accepted Jesus in my heart when I was around five years old. I will admit though, I do not remember anything about it. I just remember being a Christian for as long as I can remember. God was always a part of my life, one way or another. It was normal in my little…

As the end of the school year approaches for my children, I am excited and also feeling a little bittersweet. This is their last year at public school, as they will be attending a private Christian co/op homeschool in the fall. Though we are all beyond excited; this will be a whole new chapter for…

The birds sing their melody, as flowers grow and bloom Not one detailed left out, clearly one can assume  The warmth of the sun shines, as it kisses my face And I am so grateful for the beauty of this place  It seems to me, that no matter where I go His love is on…

My youngest son and I were looking forward to a school field trip. We had eagerly anticipated it and looked forward to it. Then, the day of the much-awaited trip came, and I got sick. Which meant Mama could not go with him on this adventure. Most importantly though, I was happy that he was…

Have you ever witnessed a mess in your life and you did not know where to start to clean it up? Friend, sometimes we need a restart. We make things messy in our lives at times and sometimes we are scrambling on how to make it better. I know I have made some mistakes and…