Grown in Faith

We took down our Christmas decorations yesterday evening. After doing so, we rearranged our living room. Sometimes it’s just nice to give things a fresh new look. My favorite chair now sits in a different spot, offering a new perspective of our living room. Friend, although there was nothing wrong with my living room before,…

It’s a new year. Some may call it a fresh start. Many will plan to start diets, to workout or to better their families and their lives for this new year ahead. Though with all the resolutions that are out there, very few have to do with deepening their walk with God. Though dieting for…

“Worry ends where faith begins.” I don’t know who said this, but a magnet hangs on my fridge with this quote. Serving as a reminder that I need to surrender all of my fears into God’s capable and loving hands. Trusting that God has it all under control and lovingly so. I do need this…

We got a good amount of snow yesterday where I live and we certainly got our share of wind. Our driveway became decorated with snow and in much need of shoveling. So, while my husband was at work I got bundled up, dressed warm, and got to it. Bit by bit tossing the snow to…

No amount of fame, wealth or popularity Can ever take God’s place For love of worldly things cannot measure to God’s grace They’ll always be something missing Always a void that only God can fill If we don’t learn to live for Him, His word And His will For worldly pleasure Will never measure For…

Too many people place their faith on what other people tell them about God, without learning about God for themselves. Now when we are children or just learning about God it is okay to have extra guidance. Honestly, it’s always ok to have extra guidance. However, we cannot place our whole faith on what other…

I recently lost a great uncle. He was someone who always made me laugh when I saw him. He was just funny. When I was a little girl, he lived far away on the opposite side of the country from me. But him and my aunt and myself would write letters to stay in touch.…

The presents surrounded our Christmas tree While the stockings hung so heavily Oh, what joy and fun to be had Christmas morn But did we forget in Whom was born Distracted by presents its hard not to be Though did we forget the nativity For away in a manger, there He laid Salvation arrived on…

It was my Christmas to host a few days ago. I had anticipated it and looked forward to having my side of the family, small little get together. My brother and his whole family, my parents and my little family. I had it all played out in my mind how it was going to go.…