Grown in Faith

There will always be someone better at something then you, prettier, smarter, wiser, funnier, more talented, more wealthy. The list goes on. For even if we thought we were the best at something, we are all gifted differently to different levels and everyone has a different opinion as well. I may look at a rose…

The soft hit of a long stick as it hits the backboard could be heard throughout. Standing there boldly a young blind boy holds a basketball in his hands. Friends sit in the bleachers quietly rooting for him, as the room stands almost still. The only audible sound is the tapping of the long stick.…

Matchbox cars, stuffed animals and little toys of various sorts. So many toys where my children played pretend. Sometimes I miss those days. Though now many of their toys are tucked up in the attic, maybe for someday when they have children of their own. When they were little time seemed to last a little…

Heavy is the load that we carry When we try on our own Oh, how weary When self-reliance is what we do Instead of going to God To help get us through Like an anthem we like to sing I can do it, I’ll get through it Instead of trusting Him who can do all…

We can be angry at the action. But we must not hate in our reaction. Right now, there is a lot of division in our world. There are also actions being done that go against God. It can be so easy to be angry in the pursuit for justice or in the defense of God. Though…

My husband and I recently had the privilege and blessing to add another kitty to our family. We already have other animals, though we wanted to adopt a cat from the shelter. There are so many animals out there that need good loving homes to care, nurture, and love them. Not everyone is able to…