Grown in Faith

Sometimes we get so busy in life, that we forget to make time to reach out to those we love. Not because we do not care, we just get caught up. Friend, in the busyness of life; may we remember to reach out to one another. Carve out time on that calendar to make time…

There was a cool breeze, but the day was sunny and the clouds were fluffy. My children, dad and I went to visit my grandfather’s veteran’s plaque at the local memorial. Small American flags swayed in the wind, next to the markers they were placed beside. My children were amazed at the many of veterans…

I watched a social experiment online. A man stood at a bus stop, surrounded by different people of different cultures, ages and backgrounds. As they stood there waiting quietly, everyone was in their own little world and detached from everyone around them. Out of nowhere this man starts slowly laughing, then building into more laughter.…

A baby cries and waits for their parent to console them, to be comforted in their arms and to feel the security of their closeness. A child seeks the advice from them on how to navigate all the different stages and milestones in life. Even as that very child ages into adulthood; they still seek…

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…