Category Archives: Children

Breaking The Mold

Posted on August 8, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Life seemed simple during the early years of child-rearing. It wasn’t easy but planning ahead helped and other than a tantrum or the flu everything moved along on a schedule (literally). Then middle school and teenagers happened and life got … Continue reading →

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Your Baby

Posted on July 30, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Our 1st baby, and oldest daughter drove south yesterday to join us on vacation. The rest of the family was already gathered, yet it wasn’t complete until she walked through the door. Seeing her smile and knowing she was safe, … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on June 20, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Waiting on God is no easy business. Even the folks in heaven have been told to wait patiently (Rev. 6:11). Sometimes I’ve had that secure feeling of being held in God’s loving arms. Other times it’s more like I’m dangling in the … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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My Trust Box

Posted on February 16, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

In a past post, I wrote about Hope Jars https://forglorysake.com/index.php/2011/11/13/my-hope-jar/. Containers full of pennies for each time I saw God working in my kid’s lives. These have been so encouraging to me especially in the dark moments when my prayers … Continue reading →

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Ben Speaks

Posted on February 8, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Ben spoke last night, telling his story for the first time to a room full of parents of other prodigal children. He did a great job, and David and I were extremely proud of his willingness to be so vulnerable and open. He … Continue reading →

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Insight from INSIGHT

Posted on February 3, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Friday night we hosted all the guys from Ben’s sobriety program. What an awesome group of about 60 (age 15 to young 20s). I love their stories, I love their eyes, those that will look at me. Clear. Some only … Continue reading →

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