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I have recently started the habit of playing a cd of kids bible songs when I’m driving with my children. Although I have to admit the simple repetitive lyrics and catchy tunes are not exactly my cup of tea, it is such a blessing whenever I catch a glimpse of my three-year-old singing along in the back. Singing songs about Jesus. She is too little to fully grasp what it all means yet she trusts what she hears, and believes it to be true. Her innocence, not yet tarnished by the culture around her, captures the essence of what child-like faith is all about.⠀ 132 6
GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS are now shipping! ❤️⠀ 151 8
“Lean on me, when you're not strong. I'll be your friend. I'll help you carry on. For—it won't be long. ‘Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on.”⠀ 190 9
Have you ever shouted in a valley? Sometimes your own voice will echo back to you. The sound waves bounce off mountainsides and the noise reverberates through the atmosphere.⠀ 118 4
Whenever I'm working on The Joyful Life media I always head to my local Starbucks for the day.⠀ 217 4
It can be a humbling experience to reach out and ask for help. Once, well, truthfully more than once, I had to ask my Dad for financial assistance. I was embarrassed as a grown woman with a family of my own to have to ask him. Yet he was gracious in his response, gifting me twice the sum I had asked for.⠀ 213 12

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Melissa Crossland

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I live in Texas on a 15-acre farm. I am a wife to Tom and mama to Chelsea, Clayton and Claire. My children range in age from 26 - 13. We have many furry and feathered babies that know me as "mom" too. I lead a Christian Bible study for approximately 40-50 middle school girls weekly, and I am in Compel training through Proverbs 31 Ministries to be the speaker/author God has called me to be. My joy of speaking and writing comes from my deep love of young mothers and teenagers. You can find more at The Farmhouse Native and follow me on Instagram.