Grown in Faith

Slow dances in the living room, singing together, sharing parts of our hearts only we know. Crying together, laughing together, being unapologetically authentic with each other. Raising children together. Reading His word, praying together, and walking with God together. Building a life together as it shapes us into the people God had in mind and…

When I was a little girl, I was horribly shy. I would hide behind my mom when anyone said anything to me. Though I am not as shy as I used to be, sometimes I catch myself reverting to my old ways. My shyness has stopped me over the years from reaching my full potential.…

I plan as much as I can. Though I don’t know what all of my tomorrows hold; I know that God holds them. We can plan our lives; we can chase our goals and our dreams; though it is God’s purpose for our lives that prevails. That does not mean we shouldn’t plan and go…

Unfortunately, I am not feeling the best today. I spent most of my time lying in bed today. My husband has been such a great help and my boys have been pretty great too. It’s hard as a mom when we get sick. For there is a lot that rests on our shoulders and it’s…

It was a nice day. The grass was long and green, in need of a nice trim. The sun was shining and we could all use some fresh air. My boys were outside playing basketball. I, on the other hand was enjoying mowing our lawn. My husband too helping to clean up our yard. There’s…

Friend, here’s a hard, unfortunate truth I have learned. Some people may not like us, simply because we are different than themselves. This could be due to insecurities, jealousy, or simply because we are just different in some way or form than they like. Though pay these people’s meanness no mind and just pray for…

Recently, I celebrated my one year since my life-saving blood transfusions. I am here because of God and the gift of blood donors. I am grateful and I am blessed. My husband now gives regularly since then, as much as he is able. I will never know those who helped save my life, though I…

Where we live, we are very privileged to be where we have easy access to the Bible. Also, we are fortunate to be able to talk about our faith openly. Both for the purpose of practicing our faith easier and having access to read our bible’s whenever we want. Also, this not only allows us…

I remember when I was little and I got hurt, I was scared, upset or I wasn’t feeling good I always wanted my mom. For she made things feel better, just simply by being present. These days I go more to my husband about such things. I am sure you too friend can relate. For…

In the mid-1980s, when I was still just a baby, and my brother a toddler, my mom’s car broke down, on a long highway. It was just the three of us and it was cold. My mom held me close in her arms, my brothers hand held with a tight grip in hers. It would…