Category Archives: Children

Reconstruction ahead

Posted on November 2, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

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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Mom Morsels- part 1

Posted on October 19, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

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

Posted on October 18, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

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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the Ultimate Brave Heart

Posted on September 30, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

[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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Shaken

Posted on August 26, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

“Suddenly there was a massive earthquake and the prison was shaken to it’s foundations. All the doors immediately flew open and the chains of every prisoner fell off!” Acts 16:26 We’ve had a lot of shaking going on at our … Continue reading →

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Bethany's Poem

Posted on August 24, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

My Special placeby Bethany Etheriedge 8 My special place is my secret place It smells like wet dog and wet cat I see the bright sun as it beats down on my chest I hear the birds when they sing … Continue reading →

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What's Important?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

When I was a young mom with just 1, and then 2 kiddos, learning to juggle humans…I wanted to do everything well. Each morning I woke up with a list planned in my head. It read something like: take a shower, have some … Continue reading →

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It's Not All About Me

Posted on August 16, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Have you ever heard the saying, “children tie the mother’s feet”? I remember staying home with all my little tikes and can attest to that being truth! Tell me now, when did it happen? In the time my youngest started to grow … Continue reading →

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Mountains and Valleys

Posted on August 10, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

David loves that I get fired up. He appreciates my enthusiasm and joy. But I can also be so disappointed and crushed when discouraging things happen… especially things with our kids. We have been struggling lately with growing pains in … Continue reading →

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