Author Archives: For Glory Sake!

So What About Success?

Remember when I was praying for success? I also prayed that God would show me just what that is. Since then, I’ve learned it isn’t. It doesn’t mean I will get yes’s to every prayer! But I did notice something … Continue reading

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Reconstruction ahead

Every time I pull out of my neighborhood I am confronted with major road work. The mess has been tremendous, only sometimes I see improvement. It’s interesting to watch as they straighten out a particularly sharp and dangerous curve. Just when … Continue reading

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Bills

I was amazed this past week to find myself, in the pit of despair… well, dangling over the edge. Whether it was hormones or just feeling sorry for myself, I sunk lower as the week went on. With David’s illness last … Continue reading

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Blooming Contentment

My mother used to tell me and my sisters, “bloom where you’re planted.” She meant wherever you are, do the best you can do. I used to very much envy where other’s were planted. I wanted a transplant! Later, I realized … Continue reading

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Mom Morsels- part 1

When our children were little and under foot, I was desperate for advice on everything you can imagine. I’d ask anyone. My own mom had some general wisdom, but couldn’t remember specifics. Because I might forget those also… I began … Continue reading

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Monday

If someone had handed me an itinerary for my Monday’s schedule I would’ve croaked! 5:30AM brought my alarm. It seemed extra early, dark and cold. I did the usual making coffee, starting lunches, loading laundry and waking kids. Bethany (3rd … Continue reading

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Learning How to Brag

“Therefore, the Scriptures say: ‘If you want to boast, boast only in the LORD.” 1 Corinthians 1:31 Unlike Paul in the New Testament, I have never been beaten for my faith, or imprisoned, or harshly persecuted. I have endured some teasing … Continue reading

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Praying for Success

“Please, LORD, please save us. Please, LORD, please give us success. Psalm 118:25 Do you pray for success? Success in all you put your hands to? We have had such major set backs regarding regular life, that I’m making this … Continue reading

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the Ultimate Brave Heart

[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living! Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let … Continue reading

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Snake!

Just when you think it’s safe to do the wash… ..this shows up under the clean wet clothes. We had just come from an overnight camping trip near Rome, Ga. Such fun and beautiful weather. Getting home late Sunday afternoon … Continue reading

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