Grown in Faith

Have you saw an unmarked grave from an unknown soldier who gave their life for our liberty and safety? Have you seen the flags of soldiers in a cemetery that passed away in battle for our God-given freedoms? Have you watched as a funeral procession drove by, loved ones with their heads held down in…

I took a path, to the most important destination One that offered me love and salvation Though on my journey, I saw destruction I needed help, I needed construction I called out to Him, though I, He already knew It’s as though He said, “I’ve been working within you, For I created you, in the…

When I was a teenager, I thought I was living on edge. I was cool, bold and daring. Then, I became a mom, and was humbled and found that I’m living on edge even more so now; though much differently. Always worrying about my children and hoping I’m doing everything right as I raise them.…

I passed a woman on the side of a busy road. She was young and toting around a suitcase. She looked like she was heading somewhere, though I’m not sure where. Though what I saw was a young woman, in the cold rain, looking a little displaced. Not too long ago I passed a man…

“Can I pray with you?” My husband now, asked me this when we first started dating. I told him, “No one has ever asked me that before.” He wasn’t asking me it because things were hard, but because he wanted God, right from the start to be a part of our relationship. Admittedly, I was…

We built with magna-tile building toys. It was my youngest son and I. It was a day to be indoors as it was raining, not very warm and the wind was fairly intense. We spent a good amount of time using our creativity and creating our own little masterpieces. It was not only quality time…

I remember wanting to be a ballerina when I grew up. Then, I wanted to be a teacher, then an actress, then a child advocate, then a journalist. Though through it all I was certain I wanted to be a mom and a wife. My career choice changed quite frequently when I was young, though…

In everybody I did ever meet It was with God where I felt complete People have brought me both good and bad Some made me happy; others made me sad Though through it all This I clearly can recall That in God I was made whole For only He can save my soul For it…

My kids recently had their last day of school for the year. Where has time gone? I have learned that having children and watching them grow, seems to run on its own time. One in which seems to be far faster than standard. It’s as though when it comes to our children, time is sped…