Grown in Faith

Both of my kids have done their share of kind, helpful, and generous things. Here are just a couple. When my oldest was young, he had seen there was a donation bin, that went toward sick children. He immediately walked over to it and gave every last cent that he had to it. Though it…

What makes a winner? I recently watched a video clip of a young woman in a race. She was struggling to make it to the finish line. Many times, almost falling. Another young woman was doing well and could have chosen to take a better place in the race. Though she did something that few…

There is an artificial white carnation flower that sits in the front dashboard of my vehicle. To most people that see it, it is merely a decorative piece. To me, it is so much more that that. It is a symbol of kindness from a stranger. I received this carnation on my first Mother’s Day…

My oldest son reached a new milestone in his life recently. He officially got his beginner’s license! At first, all I felt was excitement for him, on this new rite of passage. Then, it became official and I felt both anxiety and joy for him. The other day, my husband and I had taken separate…

I was not looking my best the other day and my husband told me, in the most genuine way; that I looked beautiful. Though I may not have looked my best, it was a lovely compliment to receive. My youngest son told me today that he liked my new shirt and that I looked nice.…

I feel like lately my life has been on fast forward. I was always told when I was young, of the swiftness of time. How as we age, the years seem to go by faster. Which leads me into thinking more about my life and how I am living it. Am I using every moment…

I have been feeling God put it in my heart to reach out to people more. Admittedly, I tend to be better at communicating through my writing, than in person. At least until I get to know someone. I can be reserved and shy at times. So, reaching out to a stranger, is not exactly…

When I am tired, I know that I will be okay For God always gives me, strength for the day When I am anxious, I go to Him in prayer His peace for my mind, always meets me there When I worry about things I cannot control His word brings comfort, for my soul When…

This world has a tendency to try to normalize things that go against God. It so easily tries to convince people that in order to be kind, they have to accept everything; including those actions that go against His word. Though maybe not the most popular opinion, we can still be kind; but boldly disagree.…

My children and I went to a thrift store today. Both of them, each ended up purchasing a painting with their own money. My oldest loves to see the value in old things, paintings being one of them. My youngest simply loves art. As soon as we got home, my youngest went and hung the…