Author Archives: For Glory Sake!

God's Past Faithfulness Deserves My Present Trust

Posted on June 6, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Why does God allow seasons of suffering to linger on and on? My husband and I, have just walked through 5 of the hardest years of our married life! Areas in health, finances, business, children, and aging parents. Many times … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed? Take 3

Posted on May 9, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Groceries, meals, laundry, dishes, carpool, sport’s schedules… exercise. I can’t seem to keep up with it all. I’m terrified something will be forgotten. It’s only been an issue it was somebody forgotten! Occasionally control-freak comes to mind as I obsess over … Continue reading →

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Taste and See

Posted on May 3, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Jesus told a parable about a friend knocking on his neighbor’s door in the middle of the night. Everyone was asleep. The friend wanted bread, but the neighbor didn’t want to get up at that hour. However, because his friend … Continue reading →

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Mentors

Posted on April 23, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Yesterday I had lunch with an old friend of 33 years. We had not seen each other in 15! When I first met her, I was the new kid at our small Christian school and the only Episcopalian. Everything was … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on April 19, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

What if you had a deep sense that Jesus was sitting right across from you when you pray. This might feel like a silly exercise, but it’s had a profound impact on my prayer life. When I picture Him looking … Continue reading →

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Sprouts

Posted on April 16, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

I have been praying daily for a harvest from all of the seeds sown at Insight. Our son has boldly shared his beliefs and his faith, sometimes receiving a good bit of mocking. Purposeful with his time and efforts, he … Continue reading →

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25 Years Ago!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

25 years ago this month, I met the love of my life, my soul-mate. My mother had told me since I was a little girl that “Mr. Wonderful” would show up one day… and so he did! It was Easter … Continue reading →

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Vegan, Vegetarian, Fruitarian… and so on.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

  Some say eating only a diet raw food is best.  Some say eat only fruit, carefully combined, never frozen, always fresh and no sweeteners, not even honey or agave. Others claim avoiding animal products is the way to go, but … Continue reading →

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Blessed

Posted on April 2, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Tonight I had an opportunity to Skype with another of our “kids.” His name is also David, like my husband’s name, so it gets confusing. We use his initials D.P. for short. He’s now 32 and married to an awesome … Continue reading →

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Mom and Dad

Posted on March 22, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Aging varies so much. For some it looks effortless, slowing down gently over a long period of time. For others it comes harshly. My mother and father were very engaged and active until suddenly mom’s health took a turn. We … Continue reading →

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