Grown in Faith

Anger. A word we have all experienced in our lives. Sometimes we may be the ones that are angry, other times, we have been on the receiving end of it. It is a normal emotion, what we do with it is where it counts. Do we lash out when we are angry and react sinfully?…

I want to be perfect, though that is something I cannot be The only thing that I can give, is the best of me Doing my best, with God as my guide Being my best, with God by my side Though sometimes I will falter, and give into sin Until I remember, to walk with…

I attended a church years ago, where I encountered my first experience with a pastor who was not who he had proclaimed to be. At the time, I had sort of a preconceived notion, that in general, all pastors were good. Unfortunately, I found out that, that, is not always the case. Although, like the…

There are some people in life that may not treat you with the kindness that they should.  They may not value you or fully see your worth. Although, I promise, God does see your value, He knows your worth. He sent His son to die for us and forgives us any time that we ask;…

My children have the privilege of being loved and cared for by both their biological dad and my husband, their stepdad. Both of these men offer something positive in their journey toward becoming a man. Though their real dad loves and cares for our children very much, I am going to focus on my husband.…

I think of Eden, the beauty that must have been When all was perfect, in the absence of sin Though God gives us glimpses, in His grace Of what is to come when we leave this place For those who believe, reminding us He still is here In all things, even the beauty which He…

Sometimes the best thing we can give one another, is the gift of prayer. Some things in life are out of our hands. We can’t be everyone’s hero at all times. However, God can. That is when we need to especially go to Him and pray for others, and let God, be God. We can…

The Lord walks with me, He gives me strength for my day He guides me along the paths, and shows me the way He holds my heart and in in Him my mind finds rest I am eternally, faithfully, blessed He is my refuge, my place of tranquility My Savior, takes good care of me…

There is a woman online whose videos I sometimes watch, that flips old or beaten-up pieces of wooden furniture. Most of these pieces were so damaged that they would be considered trash, in most of our opinions. Although this woman sees these pieces as an opportunity to use her artistic gifts, to turn it into…

Years ago, they played “Jesus loves me” at my grandmother’s funeral. My grandma was a quiet and kind woman. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She had this innocence about her. She had many great qualities, although, it was her childlike faith and her uncanny ability to believe in God so naturally.…