Grown in Faith

My youngest and I were watching a video of these two volleyball teams going up against each other.  The teams were both doing incredibly good. So much so, the players from both sides were beginning to tire out. For they continuously had each other’s back. Giving their all, to not let the ball drop. Back…

My children recently had an art showcase from their school, that we had the privilege to attend. There were skits performed, music that was played, and various types of art pieces on display. It was a lovely evening filled with so many talents, from all different age groups. Each kid showcasing their God-given gifts and…

I remember hearing a saying that went something along the lines of; I do not wish them bad things, I want them to have a good life and food to eat, just not at my table. In other words, we don’t wish bad things for people that are not good for us, we just know…

   Last night my husband and I were watching a bit of the painter, Bob Ross. He had this absolutely beautiful painting that he was working on. All of the sudden he had started using black paint and spotting it on his beautiful canvas. I thought to myself; where is he going with this? For…

Motherhood, is there anything quite like this Sometimes it is hard, sometimes it is bliss All through the stages, that come their way Sometimes it is laughter, at times we just pray We teach them with our best, all they must know Guiding, protecting, helping their faith to grow In our teaching, we also keep…

   God is good. For many years I had dreamed of being an author. Since I was a teenager, I have had a passion for writing. Though I did not know if it could be a possibility for me. For many years I worked as a cosmetologist, though it was writing that I really wanted…

When I was recently admitted to the hospital, again, my husband reminded me deeply of his love. We had just made it into triage at the ER, and I fainted, leaning into him. He held me close. When I came to a little more shortly after, He was still holding me. It took a little…

The birds how they sing Such a beautiful melody Reminds me of the love God gives to me All the critters, how they scurry How they move about too Oh, the beauty of nature So lovely and true Flowers how they bloom The sun how it shines Reminds me of the beauty That Grows in…

Dear God, I asked, can you sit with me awhile I have so much to talk about Could you bring along your peace, to cast away my doubt These last few months I’ve battled, some things I did not expect to I try to stay positive, as I put my trust in you Can you…

Before my prayer was spoken, before I could form what to pray He heard my heart and what it wanted to say He met my need, though I knew not all that was involved He knew how to fix, the brokenness that need solved Before my words could form, He already was there Showing His…