Author Archives: For Glory Sake!

Living In Denial

Posted on April 19, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

My mom says she, “lives in denial” and she’s good at it too! You know, aware of a problem, but pretending it just doesn’t exist. We all think it’s funny, as she avoids any unpleasant conversation. Reading my Bible yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Thankfully Aware!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Today I wrote, Glory to God! on a bill I mailed. I was so thrill to pay off that account! Praise God -went in our checkbook by the entry. Incredible answers to prayer have been happening lately. Paid-off accounts, a fabulous deal on … Continue reading →

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Pancakes..and a side of Jesus

Posted on April 13, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Our second-born attracts strays. Not animals, but kids. Since he turned about 8, we’ve seen a steady stream of boys following him into our yard and into the house. It didn’t matter age or social status. We were soon over-run … Continue reading →

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Show Me Your Glory!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Over our front door, in permanent marker are the words, “Show Me Your Glory” Exodus 33:18. They were written in 2009 in a moment of complete desperation for God to reveal Himself to me and our family. David and I … Continue reading →

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Finding Your "Ministry"

Posted on April 11, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

I always wanted to do something big and significant for God… maybe become a missionary! I hoped He’d send someone to tell me what it would do.  I waited, but no one came. Then I heard that God would use my … Continue reading →

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Silence Is Golden

Posted on April 4, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

I went for a run at a nearby park. A half mile from the car I finally untangled my earphones and tried to turn on music. No sound. Opening the back of my MP3, I discovered – no batteries! Too … Continue reading →

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God Speaks To Me

Posted on March 30, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Today I asked God specific questions. I really needed insight into parenting our son. This week has been particularly trying and I’m hoping for some new encouragement to keep going. Are we even headed in the right direction? I know … Continue reading →

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My Heart

Posted on March 28, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

My Father holds my broken heart in His loving Creator hands. I can trust Him with my pain, I can trust Him with my wounds. The past, the future, today. All my bandaging and patch-jobs He sees. Then ever so … Continue reading →

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Finding Freedom

Posted on March 27, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

I used to blame God for not answering my prayers. I lived angry for years. Not even sure exactly who I was mad at. I was mostly mad at me. I could not get what I wanted. Life just wasn’t working … Continue reading →

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Dirty Dog

Posted on March 26, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

We have a crazy 5 year old bird dog that lives for a chance to squeeze between you and the door and get out. He then runs through our neighborhood at 30+ mph non-stop! Finally, when he can go no … Continue reading →

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