Category Archives: Children

Happy Mother's Day to ALL the Givers

Posted on May 8, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:38‬ … Continue reading →

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The Process

Posted on April 30, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

I pray and pray until I’m out of words… And God says –be quiet now. I ask Him to hurry and do something… And He says – don’t rush Me, it’s the process that matters. The steps to completeness are blessed. He tells … Continue reading →

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Changing Hearts Through Prayer

Posted on April 25, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

Sometimes we don’t have the clarity for our own situation. Sometimes we lack the faith to believe good is coming. When life becomes tremendously full and energy is completely zapped, we need others to help carry us. I’ve been there. … Continue reading →

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The Wedding

Posted on March 28, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

What an entrance! All the wedding party waiting under the cherry blossom trees. Silence. No bride… a low gong began to ring out. 1, 2, 3, 4 times… horses hooves on the cobblestones, a carriage approached. 7, 8, 9, 10… … Continue reading →

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Glory? I'm moving

Posted on January 17, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

Writing, “Ben & Abby’s wedding shower, 2pm” completely blew me away. My eyes blurred thinking about our sweet son, nearly 4 years sober and his beautiful bride-to-be. Only God can bring about change and blessing like this! Again my promise came to mind… … Continue reading →

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Me, a Professional?

Posted on November 17, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Plugging away at my new office job has granted me a new respect for the 9-5 workforce. There’s much to learn and I’m thankful for any help from patient teachers who explain new tasks. I’m learning from their experience. After … Continue reading →

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Little Princess

Posted on November 8, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

I remember the day our first child entered the world. How can a mother forget that labor? After we settled her down from the rude spank of life, she lay in my arms with eyes WIDE open, fingers and toes … Continue reading →

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Opened Heart

Posted on September 10, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Tuesday, I sat with my two oldest homeschool buddies. All our kids, are nearly grown now. We laughed over having fought so hard to shield them when they were young. We stressed about everything, trying to choose the safest and healthiest … Continue reading →

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Uprooting

Posted on August 25, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

I love fiddleing with plants and flowers, especially digging around and rearranging. With no formal training …or much guidance, it’s been a tangle of trial and error. Once, I spent a whole year transporting monkey-grass clumps from my parent’s woods … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Fear

Posted on August 21, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

The hotel worker waved and approached me as I entered the pool area where we were staying in New Orleans. I couldn’t understand what she said so I walked closer. We’d met on the elevator the day before. Her lovely … Continue reading →

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