Grown in Faith

Wintertime and fresh fallen snow. Sledding and snowmen. Oh, and Christmas time! I love the way that those Christmas lights shine, lighting up the room in a luminous glow. I love the semi cluttered rooms filled with Christmas decor and the smell of pine lit candles. Although when the Christmas season ends, I’m ready for…

If there’s one thing that I have learned as I’ve grown Love is the only thing we own Life is temporary and ours only for some time But love is the only thing that we take with and we leave behind We can leave stuff that doesn’t mean so much But love echoes longer it’s…

We took down our Christmas decorations yesterday evening. After doing so, we rearranged our living room. Sometimes it’s just nice to give things a fresh new look. My favorite chair now sits in a different spot, offering a new perspective of our living room. Friend, although there was nothing wrong with my living room before,…

It’s a new year. Some may call it a fresh start. Many will plan to start diets, to workout or to better their families and their lives for this new year ahead. Though with all the resolutions that are out there, very few have to do with deepening their walk with God. Though dieting for…

“Worry ends where faith begins.” I don’t know who said this, but a magnet hangs on my fridge with this quote. Serving as a reminder that I need to surrender all of my fears into God’s capable and loving hands. Trusting that God has it all under control and lovingly so. I do need this…

We got a good amount of snow yesterday where I live and we certainly got our share of wind. Our driveway became decorated with snow and in much need of shoveling. So, while my husband was at work I got bundled up, dressed warm, and got to it. Bit by bit tossing the snow to…

No amount of fame, wealth or popularity Can ever take God’s place For love of worldly things cannot measure to God’s grace They’ll always be something missing Always a void that only God can fill If we don’t learn to live for Him, His word And His will For worldly pleasure Will never measure For…

Too many people place their faith on what other people tell them about God, without learning about God for themselves. Now when we are children or just learning about God it is okay to have extra guidance. Honestly, it’s always ok to have extra guidance. However, we cannot place our whole faith on what other…

I recently lost a great uncle. He was someone who always made me laugh when I saw him. He was just funny. When I was a little girl, he lived far away on the opposite side of the country from me. But him and my aunt and myself would write letters to stay in touch.…