Grown in Faith

   I was looking into the mirror the other day, when I noticed a new wrinkle forming around by my mouth.  It was discouraging, but then I realized that it was a sign that I liked to smile and it was formed from years of things that brought me joy. I watched an ad for…

Yesterday afternoon I was a little tired and grouchy. Not quite myself. So while my husband was at work, my boys and I decided to go for a long walk with our dog. We put on our outdoor gear and headed outside. Almost immediately, I could feel a sense of joy come over me. So…

   We looked out our windows this evening as the sun was setting. The sky was kissed with various shades of orange and red. It was as if God took a brush and painted the sky. In His beautiful way He did, and we were all left captivated by the beauty of it all. It…

   In the other room we heard our youngest shout for help. We did not know what was going on, but we quickly ran into his room. Our son had spilled a puddle of orange juice on his bed. The orange juice had seeped through onto his mattress, at least to some degree. Normally the…

   I love looking at the birds. All their beauty and distinct features. I also have always found it fascinating how a very small, fragile, bird could withstand even the bitter cold. God is so detailed on His design of everything, including us. He has a purpose for everything and designs us in a way…

If God was a celebrity, would we follow Him more Would we see him advertised on tv, movies and even at the store Would we talk about him at school, work or play Would it always be cool to bow and pray Would we buy merch, that represented Him Would it be uncool, to support…

As the days pass by, our age dances along Our experiences, like its melody, its song Through the ups and the downs and the somewhere in-betweens Time passes by, like a movie scene Though we cannot rewind, or fast forward, this is true We just do our best, me and you Time moves by swiftly,…

In my mailbox, all from different states; we have been receiving different types of beautifully stitched angels, with thoughtful cards. We do not know who is sending them; just that my husband and I are being thought of and prayed for. These angels are sitting on display on a couple shelves in our living room,…

In this season I shall wait Through my angst, and what I anticipate I know not, what my future brings But I know who’s my everything The one in whom I can depend Who in His love, He does always send His strength in my weakness, light for my way With hope renewed and a…

   I will admit I had writers block a bit today. I have been through a lot lately and have had many things in which to process. Sometimes that gives me inspiration and makes it easier to write. Other times, like now, my brain just needs to rest. It is easy to be frustrated about…