Grown in Faith

Sometimes you just have to laugh about it. When you knock over your water bottle and it goes all over, when your words come out wrong and you say something silly, when you overcook those cookies, you looked forward to in the oven; you know, things like that. There are things not to laugh about,…

In many corners of our house there are pieces of artwork that serve as beautiful decoration, that bring me joy. These are things that my children have created, made, painted. Our fridge especially is covered in art work. Over the years I have traded out their old pieces of art, with new ones. Their old…

He knocked did we answer Did we let Him in Did we open the door And let Him take out our sin Did we sit down beside Him  And let Him into our heart Or did we leave Him knocking  Hoping He would soon part Did He make us realize  The bad that we’ve done…

He’s got a purpose, He’s got a plan He holds us all in His loving hands He has it worked out, all for our good He’s making a way, just as His plan should He holds our future, guides us today Holding us always, and showing us the way When we walk with Him, we…

God’s creatures are such blessings. As I am writing this, my cat is sitting comfortably snuggled up to me. I just love that! I do truly believe that God’s creatures are extra blessings from Him. Whether they are our pets, or even just the wild birds that we enjoy watching outside. God truly has a…

Lately, where I live, due to forest fires from a neighboring country, smoke has been drowning out our blue skies, thickening the air with particles we shouldn’t breathe in and leaving a smell that steals away the scent of fresh air. We have been advised to stay inside and avoid it as much as possible.…

A few years back before we bought our home, we had been on the search for just the right one.  Our incredible realtor diligently helped us narrow down some choices. We did a couple walk throughs, but nothing was working out. Then, there was one more house to see.  Almost feeling like giving up and…

Learning to trust God Completely Learning to trust Him boldly, Not discreetly Laying faith on the line Knowing He has me, All of the time Knowing He knows things That we do not know As He guides with His love And our faith does grow Learning to trust Him With all that I am Knowing…

I have been doing a lot of projects around my house lately to better our home. Some of these projects made me think, “why didn’t I do it this way sooner? This is so much better!” Though the thing is, I didn’t know what I know now, and that it would be better. Life is…

I have learned the older I become The brevity of time How quickly the years dance by This I have come to find My children are growing up Faster than I had planned Though I see it happening I have yet to fully understand How life can so fleetingly Seem to pass us by All…