Grown in Faith

We played ball with my dog yesterday. I don’t know who was enjoying the good game of fetch more; my husband and I or our dog. The birds were singing, the temperature was comfortable, it was peaceful. It may have been not an extraordinary moment, though it was joyous. The other day my youngest son…

We have these amazing neighbors who seem to always be looking out for us. They’re so thoughtful, encouraging and caring. They are always bringing us goodies, offering help and even fixing things they don’t have to. When I came home from the hospital last year, they got my family and I take out. They’re less…

Many, many, years ago I knew a young man who was not very kind to me. He told me I wouldn’t amount to anything. He said many unkind things. Though everything mean he said that I was, I am not. Everything good that he said I couldn’t accomplish, I did, with the Lord’s help. I…

On the floor were the last two delicious peanut butter balls. Likely now covered in animal hair and surely now deemed inedible. Standing above them was my youngest son, apologizing. Having much too much to carry in his hands, he had dropped the bowl with the rest of the treats. My husband and I immediately…

You’re too much, you’re not enough, you’re too this, too that You’re much too skinny or you’re much too fat Your hair is too short, your hair is too long You’re much too weak or you’re just too strong You shouldn’t wear that, it just isn’t cool You’re a little odd, so you must be…

Last year I had a major health scare, and I almost didn’t make it home from the hospital. Though God and His goodness spared my life and I’m grateful for it. For there is so much more I’d like to do yet here. I went home feeling a lot of emotions. Both trying to process…

I love animals. All different species. From cats to dogs, to Lions and elephants. Though I’m aware as to which ones to have as pets and which ones to enjoy from a distance. I do have a handful of pets, all of which know they are well loved and cared for. Now I know that…

When we get hurt with an injury, we go to water to wash it to prevent infection. When our muscles are sore and tired we soak in the water. When we want to cool off from a hot day, we swim. When we need to relax, we head to the water to be near its…

I had a great day with my husband yesterday. From early in the morning until we went to bed. He had taken the day off work for family time, and it was such a blessing. We were able to spend time with the kids and one on one with each other. Sometimes in the busyness…