Grown in Faith

I encountered someone recently that really had me work on my level of grace and how to hold my tongue. This individual I think enjoyed the sound of their voice and thought quite highly of themselves. Ultimately, I let them talk and politely walked away from the conversation as soon as the opportunity arose. I…

After being gone for a bit, when I got home, my dog eagerly jumped around, crying with excitement. I was home and she was so happy about it! I love walking in the door and being greeted with so much love and excitement. I picked her up in my arms and gave her attention. It…

It is always so discouraging when what could be a good song, is ruined with bad lyrics. You know the ones where the song has incredible potential and the sound is good and then, it happens. Something in the song goes against our faith. This happened to me recently. Part of the lyrics were so…

Your hair is too thin, your hair is too thick So easily insults come so swift and so quick Your hair is too curly, your hair is too straight Why does this have to be something we contemplate Your too short, your too tall We can’t seem to have it all Your too thin, your…

If we pay too much attention to the news, we can all too easily replace fear where trust in God should be. Media is filled with such negativity, agendas, things that try to separate us from God and His hope. We must be careful in our quest to keep up with the happenings of this…

Sometimes I just want to wrap my arms around my children as if my closeness will keep them safe at all times. Although I know this isn’t always the case and I surely cannot be everywhere with them, at all times. Though I know that God can and He can go, and He can do…

Have you ever felt challenged by God to step out of your comfort zone? There may be times where God does call us to do that very thing. Sometimes we hold our own selves back from our full abilities and from what God calls us to. Maybe it’s fear, doubt, self-confidence; whatever it may be.…

The young cashier unenthusiastically tossed my groceries aside and wasn’t overtly friendly. I could have reciprocated the behavior. Though I am learning, why make it worse? So, I was extra friendly and asked how her day was going. Almost immediately her shoulders relaxed and we struck up a small conversation. We kept it positive and…

We talk about mother’s and their love, their impact, and their influence over their children. Which is an incredibly great one! Though, Fathers, are also so very important in their children’s lives. Each parent offering something different for their children. For the dads that show up, lead, and love as God has called them, it…

A hard past does not have to be our future. I love hearing stories of people that have risen above their circumstances and where they started and then ended up doing amazing things. With God we can! Whether these situations were of no fault of our own, or even if they were. God is full…