Monthly Archives: November 2018

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. … Continue reading →

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Practice, Practice

Posted on November 19, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Practice – “repeated performance or systematic exercise for the purpose of acquiring skill and proficiency.” Plie’, tendu, degage’, rond-de-jambe… repetitive barre-work begins a ballerina’s day, every day as long as she dances. Practice is focused and purposeful; the honing of … Continue reading →

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Nothing in Vain

Posted on November 9, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Not cleaning a house Or cooking a meal Or visiting a friend Or driving a child Or paying bills Or mending clothes Or doing my job Or serving a stranger Or just getting up to do the next thing… Nothing … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in the Face of Suffering?

Posted on November 8, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 Those moments are hard. I found myself there yesterday just after we received news of my husband’s clear CT scan. I struggled over a public praise of God … Continue reading →

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Beyond Our Strength

Posted on November 5, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Very interesting words pop up from Paul in the 2nd letter to the Corinthian believers: “…we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of living.” 2 Corinthians 1:8 So many times I have heard folks say, … Continue reading →

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Morning Marvels

Posted on November 2, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

I was looking at the photo over our mantle today. Happy faces on a 4th of July evening: 3 graduates, 2 in high school, and 1 in middle school, my parents still alive and life in full-swing! So many changes … Continue reading →

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