Solid Evidence

Posted on November 22, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

My blogs are like a huge pile of rocks – a reminder of the things God has done. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to actually build a large mound in our front yard! But David wasn’t so sure.

21 “When your children ask in time to come, saying, ‘What are these stones?’…22 “then you shall inform them”… 24 “that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, and so that you may fear the LORD your God forever.” Joshua 4:21-24

Instead, I journal and blog and reread the accounts again and again and marvel and cry (happy tears). These scribblings/typings are solid evidence when I feel lost or alone or unheard or hopeless. It’s embarrassing to think I come to that point, but I do …often. And here I stop, seeing to my shock- that I have felt all this before, and God was so very, very faithful each time.

Mercy!

I’m glad I’ve written about my worry and desperation along the way. These are my truthful words, followed by God’s comforting hope. Sometimes the process was long and agonizing, sometimes quick and merciful, but always His love and care came through somehow.

He hears, He knows, He has a plan – has become my motto. And probably what I’d write on my big messy pile of rocks. Instead I’ll leave behind journals, blogs and stories my children have often heard 10s of times… heck, they lived through them. Hopefully they will pass them on to the next generation and possibly encourage some outside our family as well.

Grateful and thankful today,

ForGlorySake! – Anna



 “For the LORD is good. His loyal love endures, and He is faithful through all generations.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭100:5‬ ‭

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Take the opportunity…

Posted on November 15, 2026 by For Glory Sake!

Voting in elections divides. Yet Jesus asks me to live peaceably (Romans 12:18), love continuously (Hebrews 13:1) and always offer mercy (James 2:13). This requires me to sometimes be quiet. Not my best area of self-control, but I’m trying. I read a great quote yesterday, “Never pass up an opportunity to keep your mouth shut”🤔

Shocker: Everyone does not want or need my opinion. Those close to me know where I stand and what I hold as truth. I must allow them the grace to form their own thoughts; to sift and search out their own ideas even when they conflict with mine.
Free will is what I long for personally and what I fear most in others. Yet “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment/torment; and the one fearing has not been perfected in love” (1John 4:18)
Perfect love equals perfect Trust in a perfect SAVIOR.

I have no fear because HE is in control and HE loves me. HE will use everything for my good and HIS glory. When I grasp this and don’t let go, I can close my mouth and allow HIM to do HIS work HIS way. I haven’t lost my convictions. I have not denied the Truth. I have allowed room for peace and love and mercy around me. A much better place to share from when the opportunity arises. And it will arise.

“Always rejoice. Unceasingly pray. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of THEO for you in Christ Jesus”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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My Jar of Oil

Posted on July 12, 2026 by For Glory Sake!


I love the story of Elisha and the indebted mother in 2 Kings 4:1-7. This widow was in a terrible fix and begged the prophet to help her. Elisha replied, “… tell me, what do you have in your house?” She answered, “…only a small jar of oil.” She soon learned that even this little bit could be miraculously multiplied in the Hands of GOD.

I believe, all through my life, The Father has been asking me this same question, “What do you have in your house… in your tool box… among your talents?” Nudging me to pour out my seemingly little into any and every available vessel I could find, to watch HIM do the rest.” Yet just like the woman, who didn’t feel she had enough, I’ve felt lacking too. Yet HE’s shown time after time that a little offered to HIM can be used for great things.

From my years of dancing, to raising children, grand-mothering, painting and sewing… fulfillment and joy always come in the pouring out of myself. Give and it will be given to you – any open vessel I find anywhere. My small stash of treasure, willingly offered in faith, for HIS Glory will expand, enlarge, and grow.

The things that I thought would bring me joy, have been nothing in comparison to the glorious riches Jesus had planned for me. HE swooped in and changed my life in a moment. And then asked me to participate in HIS Great Big plan. I feel incredibly blessed. Yes, LORD, pour me out. -Anna

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Sewing & Jesus

Posted on June 7, 2026 by For Glory Sake!

Sewing & Jesus

 Tangled thread, dull needle, a bobbin that ran-out, twisted seam… sewing is froth with delays and mishaps. 38 years ago my first teacher warned me, “your seam-ripper will be your best friend.” She was right! I have had to pull out threads and start again 100’s of times. Like most things, sewing success is all about trial and error.

I had no idea, back in David’s law school days as I decided to take lessons, what a wonderful skill this is: mending, making, and remaking clothing. And learning self-control and patience came along with it. Just a fun project for me or sewing an order for others, practicing peace in the midst of a problem has grown my trust in Jesus. 

I sat with a sweet young girl recently, who’s learning the basics and told her the good news… it gets better!  The more you try the better you will become. And today, YouTube offers amazing videos for problem solving- so many cool tricks by professionals. I never had that. 

Getting hung up on the things that go wrong, becoming overly frustrated or angry doesn’t help anything. Messes are just part of life and learning. Breathe, relax, call a sewing friend for advice. Keep your seam-ripper handy. If you don’t know what to do next, look it up on YouTube. Stop, pray and try again. ⭐️Keep your machine clean of fuzz and properly oiled. Re-thread often (!) and change your needle per project (type of fabric). Believe me, learning to sew saves a fortune! And you just might love it -like I do❤️ Anna 

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Passover

Posted on April 3, 2026 by For Glory Sake!

Every year Passover blows my mind. GOD gave this 2nd ordinance (1st was circumcision) to His people, Israel, while they were slaves in Egypt. “And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to The LORD as a permanent statute for the generations to come.” And they did for nearly 1500 years!

Then the Messiah, Jesus came and He fulfilled every aspect of the holiday. As He ate this dinner with his 12 followers the day before His death (a last meal), each element of the ancient tradition was about Him. Everything pointed to why He had come and all He had been trying to convey. It astounds me that He was so calm eating and not shouting, “Don’t you see?”

The symbolism is amazing: as He read from Exodus, telling the stories, drinking the cups of wine, breaking the unleavened bread (maybe even hiding the afikoman) and sharing each special element. The specific  order was significant, right down to singing Psalms 113-118 at the end. Their Reason for the Seder sat right in front of them.

“…Behold the Lamb of GOD who comes to take away the sins of the world” (John 1:29).

The disciples wouldn’t be able see the whole picture for days to come. I can hardly grasp it all 2000 years later. Truly our Father is a Master of riddles, parables and bringing about remembrance through symbolism. “Oh LORD, Open our eyes and our hearts to the incredible richness of Your Word. Nothing recorded is without purpose, Glory & Hallelujah!” -Anna

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Something New

Posted on February 23, 2026 by For Glory Sake!

For more than 20 years I hosted a women’s Biblestudy out of our home. I loved every woman and each new study. So many videos and workbooks and life-long friendships! But schedules have a way of changing. My work increased with childcare of a grandbaby ❤️ and office hours for my husband. Most of the women went back to work. Getting together weekly just wasnt possible. We tried the online thing and finally opted for a prayer-chain alongside our personal study. For everything there is a season.

I have found new freedom in studying the Bible. I can explore and rabbit-trail to my heart’s content, seeking and answering any question I’ve had. I’ve dabbled in Hebrew and Greek and found deeper meaning from the original words. Without the use of a curriculum, I set two guidelines: 1. No question is off limits. And 2. ALL answers must come from scripture. For years others have guided and taught me. Commentaries being a staple. This time I want to find it out for myself. Just me and The Word.

More than I ever expected, this journey has been the best. Every day is so rewarding. Especially enriching has been the translation work, learning all titles for “God” in both languages. What a thrill. Not a life-changer, but a life-enhancer.  At 59, I feel privileged to be discovering what has been there all along. The more I uncover, the more I thirst to find. It’s addictive.

I’ve asked Him if I’ll ever come to the end of my study? What I sense is, no… anymore than I’ll reach my completion this side of Heaven 😉

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He takes it personally

Posted on January 10, 2026 by For Glory Sake!

I can’t tell you how much I love the story of king Hezekiah who took his letter of bad news straight to the LORD and laid it out. He begged for help and waited. The LORD sent a prophet with a response. Yes, HE had been heard. Help was coming!

How many times have I run to my closet, and laid out my troubles before Jesus, asking for guidance. Help me. A prophet has never showed up with an answer, but I always rest assure that I have been heard. It’s not because of how I pray only that I come. Paul said, “Come boldly before the Throne of Grace” and so I have… and will continue.

Jesus is honored when we choose to bring even the smallest of concerns to Him, waiting on His guidance. That’s the hardest part for me -waiting and trusting that He’s working while nothing changes visibly. Yet His ways are not like mine; His timing either. His view is better. And He can weave so much more into an outcome. The answers that come will always be far beyond what I envisioned.

In Hezekiah’s story The Holy One of Israel took the threats presented before Him, personally. The enemies of the king became The LORD’s enemies. And so as His child in Christ, I feel He takes my concerns personally too. I am never alone in the fire, never alone against any enemy. He Who stands with me is greater than the one causing trouble. He see the end from the beginning and forever has my back.

Thank You LORD that because of Your Zeal and for Your Name’s Sake, You answer. (Isaiah 37:32-35)  And that Your willingness to answer is not just for me, but all who choose to run to You❤️ Anna

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Best Investment

Posted on December 1, 2025 by For Glory Sake!

Our adult kids are just amazing. Their frie has been priceless. From dinner dates to travel buddies, they keep us well dressed and laughing. I always appreciate recommendations on what movies/shows I will and won’t like or which words I should probably avoid because meanings have totally changed.  

This advice comes from the same kids who we taught everything we knew . They are like dividends… GOD given investments entrusted to us as parents. More valuable than the talents of Jesus’ parable. We took seriously the call to try to be good and faithful servants to our Master.  And now this account is better than any retirement plan.

Parenting is an awesome undertaking but we never have to go at it alone. Even a single mom or dad can tap into Divine assistance. As Paul encouraged Timothy –

Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the HELP of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us(2 Tim 1:14) 

Oh how thankful I am, Father,  for offering us such rich and rewarding work -Yours really are the best gifts! You knew these tiny humans would grow so fast and give back so much❤️ 

.. I am persuaded that HE is able to guard my Entrusted Deposit until That Day (2 Tim 1:12)

Amen & Amen❤️ Anna

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The Big Reveal

Posted on October 6, 2025 by For Glory Sake!

I sat outside to do my Bible study and began daydreaming of when the kids were younger. We were always together back then, homeschooling, working, playing. How easy it is to idealize yesterday, thinking it was better. Yet if I think long enough I’ll bump into hard memories too. Nothing with humans involved is ever perfect. 

Today is my gift!

After 30 plus years of parenting I go to sleep utterly overwhelmed. I am amazed by what the LORD has done. I could never have imagined all that would come our way, or fathom that He could use it – the good, the bad and the ugly. Nothing has stopped Him. One of the best things about growing older is watching what I call the Big Reveal. And it just keeps coming.

I’m realizing as parents, we had no idea what to pray for… even our hopes and dreams were too small. But thankfully someone was interpreting the cry of our hearts. That’s all He’d asked of us: hearts yielded and faithful. The determination we were given to seek first His Reign and His Righteousness– 

while nurturing a relationship with each child, has helped us through so many storms. And after the craziness of parenting, He’s giving us more blessings than we can count. ❤️ Anna

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Trust the Process

Posted on August 12, 2025 by For Glory Sake!


Time away is such a blessing. David and I are again thankful for a trip together this summer. Time to be alone snd reflect especially on all God is doing. This helps to ground us. I personally love reading and Bible study and painting most of the day. 

This trip we had family join in shifts (due to space). Each group brought new adventures and insights. I felt stretched -in a good way. Our pastor’s study of Ruth -on God’s timing, His using both good and bad in our lives, and assurance of His overarching  purpose… filled my thoughts and my journal. Early on I kept getting a phrase in my head when I’d pray, “trust the process.”

I began to see every situation (blessing or not-blessing) as an opportunity for His process to make me more like Jesus. I had a choice at every moment: yield and grow easily, or resist and make growth hard. Either way I was going to grow -because He promises not to leave me as I  am. He WILL complete the good work He has started in me (Philippians 1:6). 

Not just for me but for all who follow Jesus. We are His good work that is being completed. Nothing will be wasted, nothing is pointless. We can rest assured He has a plan for us today and trust in His  Sovereign Purpose for tomorrow. 

“… because of His great love with which He loved us, [He] made us alive with Christ…” Ephesians 2:4-5

Father thank you for Your processes that grow me. Help me to cooperate with you instead of resisting. Make my heart like Jesus’- in His Name I ask. ❤️Anna

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My Funny Board

Posted on May 3, 2025 by For Glory Sake!

In my clothes closet is a cork board full of funny photos- pictures printed long ago. These didn’t make it into a Creative Memories album. They’re discards, but So Funny! I can’t believe I almost threw them away. My mom was right: time offers perspective. I didn’t believed her telling me, “Just wait 10 years and you’ll love that photo.” A hideous school picture? There was no way! Yet what I cried over that day, I laugh at today.

That board stuffed with funny faces of cross-eyed babies, awkward expressions and strange perspectives reminds me not to take myself too seriously. Each morning as I pick out clothes, I tell myself: Look your best, do your best, but don’t be thinking you’re all that! Know you’ve got shortcomings and quirks like anyone else… so laugh. GOD made you and loves you just like you are! Let go of insecurities. ❤️

My childish self-concern has grown into an understanding that my kids helped teach me: “get over yourself!” Children have a great way of humbling you, something I love about them. They see through any facade and they easily laugh at silliness. I’m reminded daily to pray for JOY, search for humor in life and especially in myself. That’s why I collect unfortunate photos, tacking them up. It’s good for me… and my family. When my sisters come for a visit we double over laughing at some of them.

Each of us is odd and weird in one way or another. Keep folks close who are willing to accept you and will laugh with you. Our Father promises not to leave us unfinished! HE works tirelessly to make each of His children to be more like Jesus… loving, kind, peaceful, shining HIS Light and spreading the Good News even through our imperfections. ❤️

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