Hi,
I'm Pam.
It is so good to have you here!

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We all have a story.

Here's a little of mine...

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I grew up across the street from a large cornfield in a small town in rural Minnesota. Something about that broad space of the cornfield stirred my imagination and instilled in me a sense of both groundedness and possibility. 

 

I now live in the Chicago suburbs with my husband and am blessed by our son and daughter, both in college now. My husband and I have been married for 28 years. We met while serving together in a church in Switzerland. He was born and raised in India.

 

Looking back, I see the chapters in my life. At pivotal points, I was led to focus on different things. Through it all, I have been walking with God and growing in faith:

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• In church as a teen, others saw things in me. With them, I grew in leadership when I was asked to become a youth elder on our church board.

• As a first-generation college student, I grew more confident in God as I worked my way through school and looked to Him for guidance. I received a BA from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, IA.

• As an elementary school teacher, I nurtured my love for learning and discovered that I enjoy casting a vision for and developing new initiatives. I began to see things in others and grew a passion for helping others grow into their potential. I was trained and endorsed as a supervising mentor teacher at the University of SD.

• At seminary, I rediscovered myself and my life in Christ more deeply. It was a time of wonder, wrestling, healing, and grace.  I earned a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary and was blessed by mentoring from professors, pastors, and people from the church and community, 

• As a pastor, I met the reality of sin and the power of God’s restoration. I learned more about hope, humility, forgiveness, and the goodness of God.

• As a mother, I learned about joy, grace, and God’s steadfast love and care. I also learned more about patience and what it means to be content. 

• Through the ups and downs of life, I have learned that God is here, our help and strength. 

 

In recent years, I have found great joy sharing life with a community of readers. What started as a blog at SeeingFireflies.com has developed into A Growing Faith.com. As I continue to seek God and a growing faith, I hope you will join me!

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                                                                                                                     Pam

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