Author Archives: For Glory Sake!

Shifting Sand

Posted on May 30, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

2020… Pandemic, quarantine, school closures, reopening, vaccine trials, disputes over masks, censorship, contact tracing, riots. All words I never thought I would use or even read. And all hot topics and headlines from the news today. Amazing times, amazing year. … Continue reading →

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The Squirming Place

Posted on May 1, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

The squirming place lies between prayers sent, and answers that come. It’s when I’ve called out and even surrendered my will, but there’s silence. I can feel the anxiety and suffering, yet relief is only hoped for. Why does God … Continue reading →

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Brazilian love

Posted on April 28, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

In my heart I journey south… way south. 10,000 miles, to a country with children I love. Over the years: 6 through Compassion International and countless others with Hope Unlimited. Beautifully tan and dark headed, their eyes look at me … Continue reading →

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That was then, this is now

Posted on April 22, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

2020 What a strange time. We are home, quarantined, together. Eight of us in the same house. It’s not like we haven’t lived together for so many years, but this is different. Two are home from college – apartment contents … Continue reading →

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Maybe it would be different…

Posted on April 3, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

Had I not lost my 1st baby and 4th baby and 7th baby to miscarriage, Had we not been given the gift of another son who overcame his past and grew and flourished and succeeded, Had I not stood by … Continue reading →

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Tried & tested

Posted on April 3, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

Tried and tested, stretched and pulled pushed to the end of me, don’t know what’s happening, can’t see the end wondering where this will lead. So many thoughts, are swirling about can’t seem to get a grip, God of mercy, … Continue reading →

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Strengthen yourself in God

Posted on March 30, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

The story of David in the Bible is so exciting. Chapter after chapter he’s in the thick of battles and conflict, fighting, running for his life, even hiding in caves. Protect me as You would protect the pupil of Your … Continue reading →

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Psalm 23 & Covid19

Posted on March 28, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

Everyday of quarantine I’ve woken up with Psalm 23 ringing in my ears. Today I realized the correlations clearly after reading a fearful article in the paper on governmental control… Ultimately the LORD is my Shepherd, not the president or … Continue reading →

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In the shadow

Posted on March 24, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

Things are in an uproar all over the world. 2020 started out fairly normal, but sure changed fast. I went from being concerned with how the pets were relating in our house – to the life and safety of each … Continue reading →

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A word I don’t like.

Posted on March 18, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

Cancer. Yuck. I heard it growing up regarding my grandfather. I was about 9. Not long after, I heard it again: my uncle, my grandmother, my two older sisters. It frightened me. The biggest shock came in 2010 when my … Continue reading →

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