Grown in Faith

I don’t think that I could have been there that day. That day they nailed Jesus to that cross. I couldn’t have handled it. The way he was pierced to the cross, the way that He was tortured and bled. All of it. He was pierced for my sin, my shame; as He died an…

A man sat in my chair today at the salon. I could tell that he was lonely and needed someone to talk to. He had many health issues, that were very much a struggle for him. His parents whom he was close to passed away and from the sounds of it, he didn’t have much…

When things don’t move along as I like When things seem rather still I will wait in patience In your time and will For I know you know Things I cannot see Though I know most of all You want the best for me I will wait Lord On your time Knowing yours is better…

Be my strength when I am weak Be my voice, when I can’t speak Guide my heart, and see me through Oh Lord my God, I count on you Be my song, my melody For you keep my soul, always on key Guide my mind, and keep it pure Oh Lord my God, you are…

When I was quite young, my older brother who was just a couple of years older than myself, were out for one of our bike rides. Though I’m not sure exactly how it happened, I had managed to ride my bike downhill and right into a pricker bush. I was covered in prickers and crying.…

I read something somewhere recently that had really stuck out to me. I do not recall whom said it. It was something along the lines that when asked if their cup was half full, or half empty, the person replied that they were happy just to have a cup. That was humbling to me. We…

I love birds, for many reasons. The way that they sing their beautiful melodies, their peaceful presence, their funny antics. Though something unique about them, is how they help spread seeds. In doing so, sometimes random flowers and plants will pop up. I have reaped the benefit of this at times. I currently have a…

“Dad, I’m scared, I can’t do this.” These words were fearfully said, many years ago. “Yes, you can, you’ll be fine, just keep going forward, slowly. Stay in the lane, you’re going to be just fine.” My dad’s steady, strong words of encouragement got us through that day. We had been driving down a long…

When my brother and I were very young, we took a trip with my parents and grandparents. Though what started out as fun, became potentially very dangerous. We had taken a ferry boat to an island. My dad had decided to sit inside the ferry with my grandparents. Meanwhile, my mom agreed to let my…

I know that He sustains me When things seem rather tough I know that He is my strength And He always gives enough He is faithful and caring I know He will see me through I know He walks beside me In all I say and do I know no matter what In Him, I…