Grown in Faith

Have you ever had a morning where you just wanted to stay in bed and rest longer? I had one of those days yesterday. I woke up and I had a list of things to do. I wanted to put it all off and go back to sleep. Though I knew, there were some things…

Have you ever listened to a band? It is so incredible how there are so many different types of instruments, all coming together to play the same beautiful melody. There is not one instrument more valued, then the other. For every instrument in its own sound, adds more beauty to the song being played. As…

My husband and I spent some time with a very special cousin of mine. She’s my first cousin, though I do not see her near enough. I always feel nostalgic with a special type of peace and joy after being with her. She is the oldest out of us bunch and I am the youngest;…

My Grandpa served in the army. At that time, there was no war to be fought; yet, he still came home with an incredible victory, while serving our country.  For while serving, a kind fellow comrade told him about the victory in Jesus. He went in as an ordinary man who loved his country and…

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…