Category Archives: Children

Hidden in the cleft

Posted on February 5, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

Exodus 33:13 ”Now if I have found favor in Your sight, show me Your way, that I may know You, that I may continue to find favor in Your sight. And see that these people are Your people.” Over the … Continue reading →

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Gifts from God

Posted on January 16, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

To me, every day is gift from God. Every morning I wake up and every quiet-time I get to spend with Him. Every flower that blooms I count from Him. Every moment with my husband. Each child He has graciously … Continue reading →

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Worth the wait

Posted on January 14, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

Incase we haven’t had coffee together or lunch, you may not know: I’m the 1st to admit, I‘ve had issues. Selfish, pigheaded issues! And so have my kids. They unfortunately inherited my genes- as all humans do- sinful, willful, stubborn … Continue reading →

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What I got wrong.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

That we needed to be perfect parents 🙏🏼 That if we did all the prescribed things, the kids would just fall in line 😂 That prayer was just for me🙏🏼 That Christmas was all about presents🎁 That coffee was just … Continue reading →

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No imposters, No pretenders!

Posted on December 7, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

When our children were small it was easy to tell them when and how to be on guard. Correction with protection went hand in hand. We kept them safe! Then they grew up… and we had to trust them to … Continue reading →

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And the gift goes on

Posted on October 4, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

In 2009 one of the big kids that played in our front yard, began to live in our house. Our children were: 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 at the time. This special young man moved almost seamlessly into our lives … Continue reading →

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When the “what if” happens

Posted on October 2, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

What if my loved one gets a terminal illness? What if I’m injured at a critical moment? What if my child becomes an addict… or goes to jail? Utterly fails? What if my child tells they are gay or not … Continue reading →

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Armored Up!

Posted on September 29, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

When I became a Christian, my mom taught me about God’s Armor (Ephesians 6:20-19). She told me to put in on in-prayer EVERY day, and so I have… and I cover all those I love as well 🙂 HELMET of … Continue reading →

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“Oh, be careful little eyes…”

Posted on September 14, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

I used to sing the song to my kids, “Oh, be careful little eyes what you see…” It reminded me every time I turned on the TV or radio that they were also looking and listening to what I was … Continue reading →

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I’m the one

Posted on August 19, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

I’m the one who gets to hear their hearts, share their joys, carry their sorrows. I’m the one who gets to say “good-morning” and “goodnight,” with a kiss and a hug. I’m the one who has the privilege of praying … Continue reading →

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