Grown in Faith

When I was young, I struggled to form proper sentences. Though I understood spoken word, forming the words myself, came out like alphabet soup. My mom was troubled by this, as she hated to see me struggle. My Dad, however, was calm and reassured her I just needed a little extra time and help to…

Sometimes to really be my best I simply need, a moments rest Time to relax my mind Allow it some quiet, for it to find Time to relax my body, from its high speed A little break, is what it needs Time spent with God, is what my soul aspires Every part of me, Him…

Sometimes all we need, is to remember in all the ways we have been blessed All the things that God does for us and how He loves us best All the grace that He so freely gives His mercy, so that we can truly live In the presence of His kindness and His care I…

My dad has always loved going on bike rides, ever since I was a kid. There is one time in particular when I was young, he wanted to take me on a big bike ride. He worked many hours and this was an opportunity for us to bond and go on an adventure, and so…

My youngest son pleaded with me to build a fort with him. As much as I wanted to, I also felt too tired to. That morning was a tough morning and though I wanted to oblige, I felt drained to do so. Though this same little boy that wanted to build a fort, was the…

Time, but fleeting sand, in the hourglass of life. A new day on the calendar, then a new month turns over and then suddenly, it is the start of a new calendar year. I look at photographs of my children from just a couple years ago. My oldest is turning from a young boy, to…

We went to my husband’s friend’s funeral today. He passed away fairly young. I sat some rows behind his mother and as a mother my heart ached for her. However, she wore her love like a badge. A memory for the world to see that the love will still exist; even after that’s all that…

My parents, husband and I took an adventure yesterday. We took a road trip to visit some old gravesites and places where my grandpa grew up and where some of our distant relatives resided. It was a walk-through history to see the places of my ancestors. As we drove around in the area of where…

I see you Growing weary, patience thinned Hope in this world growing dim I see you With your tear-streaked face Trying to navigate this worldly place I see you Tired, taking another sip Fully caffeinated to be fully equipped I see you Scurrying around to your next mission I see you Longing for what you’re missing…

I look around at this life, that God so generously gives All that He provides, just so we can live All His extra blessings, given from His grace All His love over our lives, as we navigate this place God has been so kind and gracious with His love All the ways He cares, in…