Grown in Faith

There’s always a seat, at the table of grace Where what’s needed is repentance Until we someday see His face Where sins are forgiven from His act of love His sacrifice, His blessings That come from above He can toss sin, to the depths of the sea No longer our burden For through His grace,…

When my youngest was quite young, we had found my husband a special birthday gift. We had found it at an antique store and he was eager to surprise my husband with it. The gift was a pack of old collectible NASCAR racing cars. They were still in their box and the box was in…

A few years ago, I found myself in a situation that was very unexpected. I went to bed the night prior feeling healthy. By that next morning I was hunched over in pain with a fever. I remember praying for God to give me relief and He did, just enough to make it bearable. Though…

Born in a cold world, On what would become Christmas day In a stable, in a manger, There He did lay In humble condition His life already being sought While others have Him Not even a thought Though the wisest men Sought the star That led them to A place so far They knew though…

Twas the party for Christmas, as I worked in my house Cooking and cleaning in my favorite red blouse Dinner was waiting now cooked with love and care I must set the table, family soon will be here My children running with glee all around As they laughed and they giggled, what a beautiful sound…

There are about a million in one reason why I respect, cherish and deeply love my husband. Though I will share just this bit. I know that no matter how stressful or tired his day may have been, he comes home from working hard and lights up when he sees me. Even with messy hair,…

Be still my heart Don’t travel there Don’t tread that way In your own fear Be still my mind Don’t think too much Don’t worry about Things of such Be still my soul Pray and go to Him God our savior, hope and friend Be still from criticism Focus your thoughts Away from cynicism For…

Years ago, where I had worked, there were those that enjoyed saying and doing unkind things behind my back. They thought I never knew or maybe at times, they just did not care. Though I did and I often heard their whispers and read their faces. Although, I held my head up and I acted…

In the waiting, I will trust in what your promises said In your book, there are words in which I have read That though I may not always understand That you always have a plan In your time, and in your way You hear my hope and when I pray You only want the best…

It is so easy to get caught up in life’s expectations; that we find ourselves wanting to do everything on our own. It is all too easy at times, to fall into self-sufficiency. So much so, that I put more hope in myself, than I do God. This only leads me to feeling stressed or…