Grown in Faith

My husband and I celebrate our anniversary today. Admittedly, we are not doing something extravagant to celebrate. However, it is a busy Tuesday. One in which we celebrate all that is love. Love is not always doing something fancy or romantic. Sometimes it is simply loving one another through all the moments. The ordinary, the…

Sometimes the noisiest place that we find ourselves in, is in our own thoughts. We are frequently as humans; consumed by worries, fears, doubts, regrets. Things we have told ourselves, things others may have said or done. We walk around tired from the busyness of the thoughts, that at times, can so easily consume our…

God, the one in whom my soul does depend My greatest comforter, my dearest friend The great I am, my Savior indeed The one whom my soul does need My place of refuge, my greatest hope, it is true My sanctuary, Lord, is in you The one in control, whom looks out for my best…

When I went grocery shopping most recently, I was at the checkout when I realized that I had forgotten an item. I decided I would just make do without it. I even contemplated going to another store to buy it, though I did not feel up to it. Ultimately, I went home and decided we…

My youngest and I were watching a video of these two volleyball teams going up against each other.  The teams were both doing incredibly good. So much so, the players from both sides were beginning to tire out. For they continuously had each other’s back. Giving their all, to not let the ball drop. Back…

My children recently had an art showcase from their school, that we had the privilege to attend. There were skits performed, music that was played, and various types of art pieces on display. It was a lovely evening filled with so many talents, from all different age groups. Each kid showcasing their God-given gifts and…

I remember hearing a saying that went something along the lines of; I do not wish them bad things, I want them to have a good life and food to eat, just not at my table. In other words, we don’t wish bad things for people that are not good for us, we just know…

   Last night my husband and I were watching a bit of the painter, Bob Ross. He had this absolutely beautiful painting that he was working on. All of the sudden he had started using black paint and spotting it on his beautiful canvas. I thought to myself; where is he going with this? For…

Motherhood, is there anything quite like this Sometimes it is hard, sometimes it is bliss All through the stages, that come their way Sometimes it is laughter, at times we just pray We teach them with our best, all they must know Guiding, protecting, helping their faith to grow In our teaching, we also keep…