Grown in Faith

   I love watching my children be helpers. Whether that be at home or when we are out and about. From helping with household chores, carrying groceries, getting my car unstuck from being stuck in the snow and holding the doors for myself and others. Often, they go out of their way just to hold…

The greatest hope, that can ever be found Is from above, with a love to abound Always enough, like a well that don’t run dry A love that knows, no goodbye It greets us every moment, it goes with us day by day A hope that grows not tired, a love that always stays A…

   People will always have their opinions and will frequently make them known. We live in a world that places a lot of value on formed opinions and comparisons on who they think we should be. Though we must not let others put us down through their lens of cruelty. For what we should care…

   Last night my youngest son snuggled up to me and wanted to hear stories about my past. I told him some fun stories that brought back good memories. We laughed and just enjoyed our time together. He told me that he liked to hear stories about my past and wanted to hear more. I…

   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. …