Grown in Faith

   Forgiveness is an 11-letter word with a massive definition. It is a complex, sometimes difficult word to achieve. Though when we are able to fully accomplish this word, we are left with a sense of peace. For it is an act of love to master; for both others, and ourselves. This word can be…

 My youngest son helped me make dinner this evening. He had made a mistake with how something had to be prepared. Nothing that was a big deal. He walked away feeling defeated though. I talked to him letting him know that it is ok that he made a mistake, as he was learning. He was…

   I love my children so very much. They are such blessings from God and I am so grateful to God for them. It seems astounding to me that God loves them, even more than that. I cannot even fathom that, as I love them so much!    Friend, we are loved beyond measure and…

I was humbled this morning. There was a misunderstanding and before I had all my information; I acted emotionally. Fortunately, I did not react too horribly. However, if I would have just taken a breath and got all my info first; I would have better addressed the situation and things would have been a lot…

  My husband and I were watching a home improvement show where what was being shown was all sorts of different home appliances and things of such. Some of the things we liked were placed at a low dollar value, while other things we deemed not at all nice, were considered top dollar. Some things…

Have you ever not felt very good whether emotionally or physically and water just seemed like a good, relaxing, remedy? I have, many times. Something about water is so soothing and healing. Whether it be a dip in the pool, lake, or a bath. Sometimes also just being near it, seeing it and hearing it. …

I have come to learn that fear is a lack of surrendering to God and the want of ourselves having too much control over our lives. In the thought process of fear, we seem to forget that God has the control ultimately, and it is a good thing that He does. We are human and…

We have been working with our boys about good communication. What that looks like and how to do it. I will admit we too sometimes forget as parents; but we do our best and we want our children to learn how to effectively have conversations and be good communicators. It is a learning process, especially…

Everything rides on faith Believing in what is said All the promises written All that has been read Knowing that He is faithful He is just and He is kind So many thanks to God So many thanks I can find Everything rides on hope What the good Lord can do, Knowing He loves and…

On the way to taking my children to their co/op school, the roads were covered with snow and somewhat icy. I had passed their school and had to turn around. In that process, we suddenly found ourselves stuck in the snow in our vehicle and not knowing what to do. My oldest got out of…