Grown in Faith

There is a place, where I find my rest My place of solitude, I love best  In nature, where the trees help me breathe Just sometimes, what my heart does need  Where dandelions grow, and flowers bloom Where the birds sing their melodious tune Where my feet, can touch the grass below Or even the…

“Let me do it.” This sentiment is often stated from my husband. Not because he thinks I lack the ability, but because sometimes I struggle. Whether that be from not feeling well or of time restraint. He is my helper and my best friend. I live with a chronic condition and recently have had some…

God is in control, though it is hard to let go Of all the anxiety and the things, we do not know We think it is easier to obsess over and over in our mind Instead of going to God, who has the answers, we seek to find Letting go, and giving it to Him…

Don’t let another’s brokenness, make you a quitter Don’t let their meanness, leave you bitter Anger doesn’t heal, it only further separates Only love, can drown out hate Instead of anger and retaliation May we remember, His grace and salvation Humans cannot fully repay an error Only God can do that, I see it clearer…

As a kid, I thought my mom had all the answers. That she just naturally knew how to answer every question I had. I believed that once humans hit a certain age, it is ingrained in us to have all the answers. I was almost astounded when she did not! Then, I became an adult…

Do you ever look back at certain points in your life and think; “Clearly God was with me?” I know I have. Especially now that I am older and have grown to become wiser. There have been many times where I have done something reckless in my past or something that could have happened to…

   I can be critical sometimes. In my fear, I sometimes assume the worst. It is not one of my favorite traits. My husband is the opposite and often assumes the best. I love that about him. Though there is nothing wrong with seeing the big picture; including the good and hard, we must remember…

  It is easy to be self-sufficient at times. We think we can do everything all on our own. We are so concerned with wondering if we are doing enough or we are too confident or prideful. My husband reminds me of this often. I will be doing a task and even though he is…

Everything I know will work out just fine Lord, I’ll trust you, in the meantime When answers cannot come right away I will continue to trust, and to pray Knowing that all will be answered, just when meant to be That you have planned, the best for me I will trust you with the not…

  When I was a kid, I never understood how adults found so much joy in watching the children have fun. Now that I am older, I get it. When I watch my children enjoying themselves, my heart feels full and I am just as much joyful as they are. My oldest recently attended a…