Grown in Faith

When I was a teenager, I remember at times thinking I knew more than my mom. I wanted to do things my way and didn’t always act with wisdom. These days I call her, to get wisdom. It’s funny how age humbles us, life humbles us. Even during those times where I pushed her wisdom…

We live in an entitled world.  Recently at work we had a client that came in frustrated at us, because he wasn’t given a coupon. Though coupons are nice, we aren’t owed them. They are a blessing when we get them. There are also many people in our society who don’t want to work as…

Must we be so quick to judge So quick to assume and hold a grudge Why do we think we are better When we know not the things they weather Why do we criticize and be unkind Or choose to give a piece of our mind Why do we categorize what people matter more When…

Recently, as many of you have probably heard, there was a flash flood in Texas where many people passed away and others are still missing. What makes it worse, is that most are children. I can’t even fathom what their loved ones are going through, nor do I want to. I send my condolences for…

I watched a viral video of a father lovingly stopping in his tracks while leaving for work, as his adoring children cried out that they just wanted one more hug. The father bent down joyfully, embracing his two small children in his arms. It was a sweet video to watch and it got me thinking.…

The Declaration of independence was written on this day, 249 years ago. I will share an excerpt from it. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” It…

“Dad, I’m frustrated. Why does it feel like the good guys don’t win?” There was a time in my life where I asked something similar as this to my dad. I remember him sitting down beside me and telling me something along the lines of, “In the end, the good guys always win.” There are…

One thing I have come to find We are but on borrowed time Whether young or ninety-nine We all truly have our time Will our souls be ready, our hearts in the right place When we will see our Saviors face Did we walk with Him Ask for forgiveness for our sin Did we live…

They stood there, popping popcorn out of our homemade popcorn machine. Their laughter echoing the room, as they fought to not lose any popcorn on the ground below them. My nephew and my youngest, living in the moment, and simply enjoying it. I love how children have this ability to really be in the moment…

A little over a year ago, I had a pretty major health scare. I remember praying that the particular symptoms would just go away. I didn’t want to go to the emergency room and I just wanted all to be good. Though the problem continued to progress. Somewhat defiantly, I agreed to just get it…