Grown in Faith

I write this letter to the One In which I can count on The One who journeys with me On my paths, He comes along I’ll trust you in the deep end When the water seems too high I’ll trust you as my lifeguard Your safety to abide I’ll trust in the forest If I…

There is a tree in our backyard that my husband and I thought had died. Her bark had begun to deteriorate and some of her small branches were frequently falling on the ground below her. Though I did not like the idea of taking her down, I also did not want her to easily be…

I didn’t want to. I wasn’t sure that I felt up for it. However, I decided to at least start the project.  Then, half way through, I wanted to stop. I wanted to be done. Though I figured then was as good as a time, if not the best time, to complete the project. So,…

Have you saw an unmarked grave from an unknown soldier who gave their life for our liberty and safety? Have you seen the flags of soldiers in a cemetery that passed away in battle for our God-given freedoms? Have you watched as a funeral procession drove by, loved ones with their heads held down in…

I took a path, to the most important destination One that offered me love and salvation Though on my journey, I saw destruction I needed help, I needed construction I called out to Him, though I, He already knew It’s as though He said, “I’ve been working within you, For I created you, in the…

When I was a teenager, I thought I was living on edge. I was cool, bold and daring. Then, I became a mom, and was humbled and found that I’m living on edge even more so now; though much differently. Always worrying about my children and hoping I’m doing everything right as I raise them.…

I passed a woman on the side of a busy road. She was young and toting around a suitcase. She looked like she was heading somewhere, though I’m not sure where. Though what I saw was a young woman, in the cold rain, looking a little displaced. Not too long ago I passed a man…

“Can I pray with you?” My husband now, asked me this when we first started dating. I told him, “No one has ever asked me that before.” He wasn’t asking me it because things were hard, but because he wanted God, right from the start to be a part of our relationship. Admittedly, I was…

We built with magna-tile building toys. It was my youngest son and I. It was a day to be indoors as it was raining, not very warm and the wind was fairly intense. We spent a good amount of time using our creativity and creating our own little masterpieces. It was not only quality time…