Grown in Faith

Recently, as many of you have probably heard, there was a flash flood in Texas where many people passed away and others are still missing. What makes it worse, is that most are children. I can’t even fathom what their loved ones are going through, nor do I want to. I send my condolences for…

I watched a viral video of a father lovingly stopping in his tracks while leaving for work, as his adoring children cried out that they just wanted one more hug. The father bent down joyfully, embracing his two small children in his arms. It was a sweet video to watch and it got me thinking.…

The Declaration of independence was written on this day, 249 years ago. I will share an excerpt from it. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” It…

“Dad, I’m frustrated. Why does it feel like the good guys don’t win?” There was a time in my life where I asked something similar as this to my dad. I remember him sitting down beside me and telling me something along the lines of, “In the end, the good guys always win.” There are…

One thing I have come to find We are but on borrowed time Whether young or ninety-nine We all truly have our time Will our souls be ready, our hearts in the right place When we will see our Saviors face Did we walk with Him Ask for forgiveness for our sin Did we live…

They stood there, popping popcorn out of our homemade popcorn machine. Their laughter echoing the room, as they fought to not lose any popcorn on the ground below them. My nephew and my youngest, living in the moment, and simply enjoying it. I love how children have this ability to really be in the moment…

A little over a year ago, I had a pretty major health scare. I remember praying that the particular symptoms would just go away. I didn’t want to go to the emergency room and I just wanted all to be good. Though the problem continued to progress. Somewhat defiantly, I agreed to just get it…

When my future is unknown I still need not fear For God is with me, he has made it clear When the load seems heavy I remember he carried my cross too Nothing is too heavy for the Lord it’s true When I’m feeling anxious When my racing thoughts surround I go to Him and…

As Christians it can be hard to be surrounded by those that live their lives in a way that goes against our morals, values, and beliefs. I recently had this talk with my children. I told them that they need to see the person, as the person, not their choices. For even though we disagree…

There is a lot of misinformation in the world. Many people that believe they have all the answers. Though there are many contradictions and people that believe differently. In a world where it can be hard to know what facts are facts and where the truth lies in its constant change and difference of opinions;…