Grown in Faith

In the garden where sin first began, now I clearly see Sin started by disobedience and no accountability How quickly we place blame on others, or blame God with His plan When we go against God, we lose, both woman and man We disobey His instruction and wonder why things go the way they do…

When I was about ten, my class at school was going on a field trip skiing. I had never been and was eagerly looking forward to the whole experience. We had the opportunity to bring a chaperone with us and my aunt was able to go. Which made me all the more excited for the…

What is faith, if we do not care how we live What is hope, if we do not have it to give What is love, if it is never shared If we have not these, then we are ill-prepared For all that God has in store over our lives All that He has given and…

I walked through the forest, with the trees standing tall As their leaves full of color, for it was fall Green leaves, orange leaves, red leaves, even purple to be found Some graced the trees, while others graced the ground Little critters crawled on the wooded stump nearby As the sun peeked through the trees,…

Many times, I have visited this place Inside my heart, called saved by Grace In my time of sin and shame I go to Him who knows my name Offering forgiveness, I find myself in jubilee That such as Him, would love someone as me For hope is found, despite the error of my sin …

When I was a kid, I was bullied and made to feel less than. I have been considered eccentric since I was a kid. When I was young, I took little interest in looking cool or being the coolest. I loved my hand me down dresses and I picked my clothes based on comfort or…

Do you ever have a decision to make, one that is big or life changing; and you just want God to come sit beside you and tell you what you are supposed to do? I have been there at times in my life, and I just had to fall into the Bible, fall into prayer,…

The first snowflakes for this winter have fallen where I live. The ground and trees are dusted with white. The air is cold and frigid. Sandals retire for the season and the boots come out. Maybe I am peculiar but, though I enjoyed the fall with all the different colors; I am excited for this…

Sometimes God speaks to us through one another Using His guidance, as we speak to each other Sometimes He speaks to us through the things we see or hear Reminding us that He loves and is always there Maybe it is a kind word from a friend, or a sweet smile given To give more…

My youngest was stuck on a math problem at home; one that I could not help him with. Though I have my own skill set, anything beyond basic math, I am not very good at. My oldest son went to his brother and helped him solve the problem. Though my children do fight at times,…