Gather & Grow

faith begins at home

On Begging God and Giving Thanks

I begged God for my children. I petitioned. . .contended. . .and pleaded with him to let me be a mom. I knew in my heart that my being a mom was part of his plan for my life and the asking and believing was as well. Here they are. . .my two beautiful miracles. Well worth the work {of said begging ... View Post

Daughters, Honor Your Parents

"You don't have to see eye to eye to walk hand in hand."  -Unknown One thing I've noticed is that we are too quick to judge our own parents.  They may not be living up to our expectations or even up to our standards, but who are we to judge them.  I'm pretty sure that most of us had a time in our ... View Post

A Letter to My Pregnant Self

Dear wide-eyed and hopeful mama-to-be, I see you standing there, hands gently resting on your growing belly. . .full of life and hope and wonder. You carry beauty within and without, part of an incredible miracle. I know it’s hard and uncomfortable at times. But mostly it’s wonderful. The awe you ... View Post

Before You Cast Your Vote

I have avoided writing an election-oriented post like the plague. I hate politics. There, I said it. I loathe the clawing and climbing to get ahead, the plastic smiles and condescending grins. On every side of the table there is dishonesty and smoke being blown so strong it just might choke the ... View Post