How I Got Here

Before Bible journaling ever entered my life, writing had already been a part of me for years. I have been a journaler since I was about nine years old. Writing in notebooks, on loose paper, in diaries with little locks—I always found comfort in putting words on a page. It helped me think. It helped me breathe. It helped me grow.

But my faith journaling journey—the path that eventually led to this blog—started much later.

In November 2018, I was walking through Michael’s when I came across a Christian planner by Happy Planner. It had space for sermon notes, reflections, and faith-focused pages. I picked it up out of curiosity, but something in me felt drawn to it. Then I saw the stickers, the washi tape, and all the colorful pens. It felt like a new world had opened up.

Creative planning was different, but it matched what I had already loved for years: writing things down and making sense of life through words. Bible journaling grew naturally from that. The more I wrote, the more I listened. The more I reflected, the more I noticed God’s presence in the everyday moments of my life.

As I kept going, one verse began shaping the foundation of this journey:

“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him.” (Colossians 2:7, NLT)

Those words became a steady reminder that growth is not sudden and does not have to be dramatic. Growth is rooted. Growth is steady. Growth is daily. And growth happens when I stay grounded in Christ.

This blog is simply a place to honor that process. A place where the girl who loved journaling at nine meets the woman who is learning how to build her life on Him now. A space for reflection, small steps, lessons, and grace—always grace.

I am grateful for every moment that brought me here. And I pray that as I write, my roots will continue to grow deeper, and my life will continue to be built on Him.

What S.O.A.P. Really Does for the Heart

I have created a S.O.A.P. sheet.

This particular S.O.A.P. sheet adds one more gentle, powerful step: Commitment — a short line that begins with “Today I Will…”
It is the moment you name a single, intentional step you are willing to take. Not perfection. Not a promise you cannot keep. Just one small act of obedience flowing from what God showed you.

Used faithfully, this little page becomes more than a worksheet — it becomes a spiritual habit of slowing down, listening well, and walking out the Word with purpose. Each line holds space for truth to settle into your heart… and for your heart to respond.

Click here to get the 2-page PDF

A gentle guide to using the S.O.A.P. sheet in your daily time with God

There is something powerful about slowing down, opening Scripture, and allowing God’s Word to speak with clarity and purpose. The S.O.A.P. method has become one of my favorite ways to make that happen. It does not rush me. It does not overwhelm me. It invites me to sit with the text… to listen… and to respond with intention.

S.O.A.P. stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer—a simple but deeply transformative rhythm for personal Bible study. It gives you enough structure to stay focused, but enough freedom to let the Holy Spirit guide you in whatever way you need for that day.

The sheet itself is beautifully straightforward. At the top, you begin with your Scripture—the verse or passage you are studying. Writing it out helps anchor it in your mind and slows your reading long enough for meaning to rise to the surface.

Next is Observation—what you notice, what stands out, what God seems to highlight. This is where you pay attention to repetition, tone, promises, commands, or unexpected details. It is simply noticing before rushing into meaning.

Then comes Application, the place where the text touches your actual life. Here you ask, “What does this look like for me today? What shifts in perspective or practice is God inviting me to make?”

Your Prayer follows—honest, simple, and rooted in what you just learned. It might be a request for wisdom, a confession, a praise, or a plea for strength. This prayer turns the Scripture from information into conversation.

Welcome to I Am Growing in Grace

Thank you for stopping by. I created this little corner of the internet because I wanted a place to grow, reflect, and share what I am learning about faith, purpose, and becoming better one day at a time. For years I have written in journals, notebooks, and even on scraps of paper, but now I want to gather my thoughts in one space where I can look back and actually see my growth.

One of the verses shaping the heart of this blog is Colossians 2:7 (NLT): “Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him.” That is what I want this space to represent—steady, rooted, intentional growth. Not rushed. Not forced. Just learning to build my life on Christ a little more each day.

This blog is part of my journey to live with more intention. 2018 taught me a lot, and it prepared me to step into 2019 with a clearer sense of purpose. I want to learn from my life, apply what God is teaching me, and document it along the way. My hope is that writing here will help me stay focused and accountable as I grow in every area of my life.

Nothing fancy. Nothing complicated. Just a simple place for me to write, learn, and grow in grace. If you decide to walk with me on this journey, I am grateful. I pray something here encourages you to keep moving forward in your own purpose and growth.

Here is to learning, changing, and growing in grace—day by day.