Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Language of Love

Posted on August 31, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Our Biblestudy had an interesting discussion the other day on Love Languages” Gary Smalley made the term famous with his book by the same title. It basically discusses the form in which people like to give and receive love. What … Continue reading →

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Investment Matters

Posted on August 30, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

 Years ago, missionary Elizabeth Elliot, encouraged me to make time everyday for a quiet time with God. It was an investment she said; a sowing of seeds. And so I took her challenge and began to set aside time daily, … Continue reading →

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Shaken

Posted on August 26, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

“Suddenly there was a massive earthquake and the prison was shaken to it’s foundations. All the doors immediately flew open and the chains of every prisoner fell off!” Acts 16:26 We’ve had a lot of shaking going on at our … Continue reading →

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Bethany's Poem

Posted on August 24, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

My Special placeby Bethany Etheriedge 8 My special place is my secret place It smells like wet dog and wet cat I see the bright sun as it beats down on my chest I hear the birds when they sing … Continue reading →

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Pain

Posted on August 24, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Pain: physical suffering or distress and mental or emotional torment… affliction, agony, discomfort. Nothing can change my schedule faster! It has caused me to stop running and limp home. It has made me drop bush clippers and hurry for a bandage. … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on August 20, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

This last year has been my biggest test ever! A test of trust.Since a month following my husband’s last surgery, I’ve been writing his cancer story. Not that it will ever be published, but for our children to read in … Continue reading →

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What's Important?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

When I was a young mom with just 1, and then 2 kiddos, learning to juggle humans…I wanted to do everything well. Each morning I woke up with a list planned in my head. It read something like: take a shower, have some … Continue reading →

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Accept/Yield/Remember

Posted on August 17, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Accept: My acceptance of God’s daily provision: spiritually, emotionally, physically, materially will fill me with contentment. “LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure.” (Psalms 16:5 NIV) Yield:  When I let go … Continue reading →

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It's Not All About Me

Posted on August 16, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Have you ever heard the saying, “children tie the mother’s feet”? I remember staying home with all my little tikes and can attest to that being truth! Tell me now, when did it happen? In the time my youngest started to grow … Continue reading →

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Mountains and Valleys

Posted on August 10, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

David loves that I get fired up. He appreciates my enthusiasm and joy. But I can also be so disappointed and crushed when discouraging things happen… especially things with our kids. We have been struggling lately with growing pains in … Continue reading →

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