Grown in Faith

  We had the privilege of watching the solar eclipse. It was beautiful and such a neat experience. We had put on our special solar eclipse glasses, eagerly awaiting a uniquely special experience as a family. We watched from the beginning, as the moon continued to cover the brightly lit sun. A little over an…

Will we be ready, when that trumpet makes its sound One that can be heard all around Will we be ready when Jesus returns, on that day Did we accept Him, in our hearts to stay All the amount of money, fame, good deeds cannot save Only a love for Jesus can pave The way…

If I could follow God, like my dog follows me I would shadow all His moves and more like him I’d be I would listen when He calls, go where He does lead Knowing His instructions, gives me what I need I’d trust there to be no hunger, for always I am fed And I…

My children enjoy a good game of chess. The strategic planning of the next move, waiting to claim victory! This game has become a household favorite and is now a part of our nighttime routine. I will admit, I only recently have learned how to play. With that being said, I am not very good…

When I was a little girl, I was so excited for a trip to the ice cream shop. Upon arriving I was able to get a few large scoops of my choosing. I was thrilled when I was handed a towering amount of ice cream on my cone! That was until it had toppled over,…

  I love the springtime. After a cold winter, it reminds me of all new things that can even come out through the cold. I love the chatter of birds. Something about the way they sing their melodies remind me of the beauty in this life. I love the sunshine after the spring rains. Reminding…

Although I love the sunshine, a rainy day every so often is refreshing. I watch the raindrops fall as they nourish the ground and clean the things in which they touch. It got me thinking about God’s love. Although He is the ultimate sunshine and light in our lives; He also is like the rain.…

  Have you ever made a mistake, and put yourself down; whether having said something unkind to yourself out loud or had negative self-talk? I feel like as humans we sometimes struggle with either being too prideful and not admitting our mistakes or we put ourselves down; instead of just acknowledging our mistake and learning…

   We are our own people, perfectly designed as such. I have a friend that has had a tough life. Growing up, their parents had made some poor choices. They had gone through a lot of tough circumstances, that most people will not ever have to endure. Despite their circumstances, they chose to learn from…