Grown in Faith

The presents surrounded our Christmas tree While the stockings hung so heavily Oh, what joy and fun to be had Christmas morn But did we forget in Whom was born Distracted by presents its hard not to be Though did we forget the nativity For away in a manger, there He laid Salvation arrived on…

It was my Christmas to host a few days ago. I had anticipated it and looked forward to having my side of the family, small little get together. My brother and his whole family, my parents and my little family. I had it all played out in my mind how it was going to go.…

I was searching for a Tupperware set online. Now I love to read reviews to make sure that I know what I am purchasing is a good product. Although every time I thought I had a good set, there would be some review that would make me question it, and then suddenly I would not…

Sometimes out of nowhere I’ll picture her smile and hear her voice like an echo in the back of my mind. Other times I see him light up as he talked about the love for his wife. I hear him happily talking with my boys as he played a game of tic tac toe. Sometimes…

Early mornings I would wake up. He’d still be in his hospital bed, fast asleep. I’d sit in the chair in his room and read my daily devotionals. Every day it was like God was speaking to me, telling me exactly what I needed to hear to encourage my overwhelmed, tired, and fearful heart. After…

God my hope I rest in you God, I put my trust in all you do My hope relies on your grace My trust is in you, all of my days You are my saving grace You’re where I place my faith Your love abounds And can be found In everywhere I go Life is…

In today’s world it’s easy to alter reality. To leave us wondering what we’re watching, seeing hearing is real. From AI to technological advancements to people with power or popularity using their platform to misguide or deceive. Each one carrying their own agendas or reasons. Though through all the uncertainty that exist I can still…

We danced in the kitchen as supper was cooking. Our music playing in the background. Sometimes it is the little things, the special unplanned joyous moments shared with your spouse. Life can keep us busy and sometimes we don’t have time for those bigger date nights Though it isn’t just those grand gestures. It is…

Something that I’ve been coming across lately are people posting scripture in their own words. A lot of the time it isn’t even at all what the Bible said. It is completely misquoted to fit their narrative. Mostly these are from people creating Christian pages. I wonder if they even read the scripture before just…

Trust You in the waters Trust You in the waves Trust You in the valley Trust You, who saves Trust You in the unknown And even the known too Trust You in whatever You choose to do Trust You in pain Or when things don’t go my way I Trust you in Your reasons As…