Grown in Faith

My children enjoy a good game of chess. The strategic planning of the next move, waiting to claim victory! This game has become a household favorite and is now a part of our nighttime routine. I will admit, I only recently have learned how to play. With that being said, I am not very good…

When I was a little girl, I was so excited for a trip to the ice cream shop. Upon arriving I was able to get a few large scoops of my choosing. I was thrilled when I was handed a towering amount of ice cream on my cone! That was until it had toppled over,…

  I love the springtime. After a cold winter, it reminds me of all new things that can even come out through the cold. I love the chatter of birds. Something about the way they sing their melodies remind me of the beauty in this life. I love the sunshine after the spring rains. Reminding…

Although I love the sunshine, a rainy day every so often is refreshing. I watch the raindrops fall as they nourish the ground and clean the things in which they touch. It got me thinking about God’s love. Although He is the ultimate sunshine and light in our lives; He also is like the rain.…

  Have you ever made a mistake, and put yourself down; whether having said something unkind to yourself out loud or had negative self-talk? I feel like as humans we sometimes struggle with either being too prideful and not admitting our mistakes or we put ourselves down; instead of just acknowledging our mistake and learning…

   We are our own people, perfectly designed as such. I have a friend that has had a tough life. Growing up, their parents had made some poor choices. They had gone through a lot of tough circumstances, that most people will not ever have to endure. Despite their circumstances, they chose to learn from…

He took the place, nails pierced in His hands So much pain He endured, pain not known to man For not ever there was or will ever be such a sacrifice given All so that we could live and our sins could be forgiven We committed the crime, He took our shame Yet, many do…

God, can you forgive me for all the wrong I have done Yes, that is the reason I sent my one and only son Just come, and follow me God, do you see the way that they are living If they ask, they too are forgiven, you just come and follow me God, I do…

My youngest son recently had a concern. I offered a couple of suggestions that may help, to which he politely replied no. I then asked him what he would like for me to do to help him, to which he wisely replied; “can you pray with me?” This was such a wise idea! My heart…

  My aunt used to have this magnifying mirror when I was a kid. I remember staring at myself and seeing every detail of my face. As a kid this was fascinating. I also use to love looking at insects under a magnifying glass. I thought seeing all their up-close features was incredibly neat. The…