Grown in Faith

When I was very young, I had a special great aunt, that I used to live across the street from for a while. Her house was like a place of refuge when things were hard. When I needed someone to talk to, she really just listened. When I needed help with my homework, in particular…

I hope someday when the Lord calls me home That I have done enough for His glory And when that day does come That God was number one Even up until the end of my story I hope that I have gone Where God called me to go That I followed His voice I let…

Learning about our genetics is pretty cool. We love to learn about our roots and where our families may have come from or even still do live. It seems to make us understand ourselves more. Years ago, I did one of those genetic tests. I discovered more about my ancestry and why maybe I have…

One step at a time Everything will work out fine Establish the steps, trust His plan Do your best, do what you can Know that He will see it through The plans that He has for you Just start, just begin Then just put your faith in Him Life is an adventure, one we must…

Work. Check. Groceries. Check. Dinner. Check. Mowing the lawn and working on a home project. Check. Did I shower? Check? This is life sometimes; busy to do lists and non-stop running at times. Not to mention the most important in-between things like God, loved ones, friends, and pets. Though even in the hustle and bustle,…

“I need my husband, please get my husband.” I had, had a procedure done and my husband wasn’t allowed in the room with me. The procedure didn’t start as planned and I began to feel myself faint. I called out for him as everything around me began to go black, I had fainted. After a…

Being a mom has really taught me the depths of love. Like most mom’s, I want the best for my children. I do everything I can to give them the best life possible, and do right by them. I know that they are a gift from God. Though like the rest of us, they’re human.…

I write this letter to the One In which I can count on The One who journeys with me On my paths, He comes along I’ll trust you in the deep end When the water seems too high I’ll trust you as my lifeguard Your safety to abide I’ll trust in the forest If I…

There is a tree in our backyard that my husband and I thought had died. Her bark had begun to deteriorate and some of her small branches were frequently falling on the ground below her. Though I did not like the idea of taking her down, I also did not want her to easily be…

I didn’t want to. I wasn’t sure that I felt up for it. However, I decided to at least start the project.  Then, half way through, I wanted to stop. I wanted to be done. Though I figured then was as good as a time, if not the best time, to complete the project. So,…