Grown in Faith

A few years back we had moved to a new area. I was by myself and on my way home. As I drove in the dark, which I do not like doing as it is; it became evident I was not where I was supposed to be. My GPS for some reason was not being…

My youngest eagerly told me that he had a devotional idea for me to share with all of you. It was a scripture verse that he had been learning at school. He told me that God’s plans are more important than humans plans. That was a great reminder for me too! We get so hung…

I still believe that you are faithful Lord. Even when things do not go as planned, even in the hard. Even in the unknown, even in the known. I know that life is a series of experiences, that shape what we believe and who we become. In the hard we are given the opportunity to…

Care a little more, even if you care the most For giving love, is meant to give, not so one can boast Go the extra mile, even if not reciprocated back Know that you have done, what maybe others lacked Show them what it means to put others first Don’t let someone still growing, bring…

My youngest son made a mistake with a math assignment. I could hear him crying in the other room, as the sound of defeat rang through the air. He then proceeded to run to me, asking me If he could start again. Fortunately, the program he uses allows for restarts. As I set him up…

Don’t ever underestimate the power of prayers He has a way of answering, reminding us He cares In His love, our prayers are heard and tended With a love so dear, beyond what’s comprehended We cannot fully fathom the depth of His love How greatly we are, taken care of When worry tries to consume…

“Don’t do that mom, you could hurt yourself. Here, let me do it.” Or a “Mom are you okay, how can I help you?” These are phrases that I have heard many times from both of my sons. Whether they understood why, they understood the need. How beautiful it is to reach out without question…

The air is cooler now around me and the leaves are graced with deep violets, reds and yellows. Pumpkins sit on door steps, as apple ciders and pumpkin flavors are advertised all around me. It is officially fall where I live and I am grateful for this next season. Though summer was beautiful, I am…

Sometimes there is relief when being with the broken; for the ones that seem so put together, find so easily to judge the ones in pieces. Often people cast judgement on others. Christians are sometimes the ones that do this the most. Despite as believers, knowing we ought not to. It is all too easy…

We live in an uncertain world. This can lead us to feel unsettled and worrisome at times. Though through this, I put my confidence in what God can do and how He has it all worked out. As humans we do our best and we leave the rest up to God. I find peace in…