Author Archives: For Glory Sake!

Earth: The Great Trust Experiment

Posted on March 30, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

Life feels like one long trust lesson… as if God created earth and humans to see if we would actually listen and obey. The never-ending question being: “Will you trust Me?” The first response was a quick “yes” …until the … Continue reading →

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All God’s promises

Posted on March 14, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

Recently I heard a bible scholar say that too many people claim promises from scripture that don’t belong to them. I must say, he’s wrong. First, God is a personal God who writes my name on the palm of His … Continue reading →

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Kept Waiting

Posted on January 19, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

29 years ago I got pregnant for the 1st time. David and I were so excited! We had waited 5 years to try for a baby. It seemed like forever. His goal was to 1st pay off all student loans … Continue reading →

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I Love where I Live

Posted on January 13, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

I saw a sign while riding with my husband, “love where you live.” I’m sure it was all about real estate but it got me thinking, contentment… not only with my address, but my whole life.When I was born, where … Continue reading →

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Hedged-In

Posted on January 10, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

My mom used to pray asking that God would put a hedge of protection around me. I imagined very tall bushes… and I wondered exactly how this would protect me and where she got the idea? The hedge phrase comes … Continue reading →

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Mysterious New Year

Posted on January 3, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

Every year the same thing happens: the number of the previous year that was so new and mysterious, wraps up and ends being fully experienced and NOT as daunting as I had imagined. Yet I see the number of the … Continue reading →

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Babies, babies, babies!

Posted on December 28, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

2021 has been the year of babies for our family. Cousins are multiplying in every direction. We had 2 precious grandchildren born; a boy in May and a girl in November, to go with our other two year old granddaughter. … Continue reading →

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Useful Annoyance

Posted on December 28, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

Interruptions, delays, break-downs, redos… these are few of my least favorite things! Yet for some reason, God finds them useful in challenging and maturing me. Ugh. He knows the disruption causes a halt and a choice: pray first or try … Continue reading →

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Better than Christmas!

Posted on December 12, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

While I’ve been shopping for Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, prizes for games we play and wonderful goodies to eat, I keep thinking of all the incredible gifts God has given us (Jesus, Salvation, the Holy Spirit) and all He has … Continue reading →

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Survivor

Posted on December 12, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

Our family loves the show Survivor! In 2020 we started watching it from the beginning, every episode… and almost always together. It was a joy to find something to share with our adult kids. We have laughed and stressed and … Continue reading →

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