Category Archives: Devotional

The heart of the matter

Posted on August 25, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

I love finding hearts: on sidewalks, in fruit, in a stain or a rock shape! They remind me of God’s love for me. He’s always out for my good… if only I stop take notice. Apparently God looks for hearts … 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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IN everything… FOR everything

Posted on August 7, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

“Be thankful” is a clear mandate in God’s Word! Besides who is to be thankful I’ve been pulling verses to teach me: when and what for and how and where to be thankful… Who gives thanks? Paul’s Prayer (in Colossians 1:9-12) … Continue reading →

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Finding the Joy-Way

Posted on July 31, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

Me: I have such Peace … I really have Joy!  Child: How is that even possible?  Me: Because I know God is out for my good each day… even in this. Child: How’d you get like this? Me: Life experience; walking with … Continue reading →

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He Does Restore!

Posted on July 27, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

I waited so long… 7 years in-fact. My “right hand, little brain” pushed away from me somewhere near 16 years old and didn’t come back until 22. It was, as they say, a slow fade. So frustrating for any parent. … Continue reading →

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Be still

Posted on July 17, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

I took a nice long walk this morning, talking to God. Thankful for blessings, amazed over answers to prayer and frustrated that some issues continue… after years. I thought of the prodigal son‘s father- watching, waiting. I think most parents … Continue reading →

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Free to Enjoy!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

Fasting weekly (from Thursday at 4 to Friday at 4) for the last 4 months has brought some great revelations and insights. What my friend Bobbi and I call these, Freedom Friday‘s because by Friday, God consistently has brought us a … Continue reading →

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God weeps?

Posted on July 1, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

I’ve been reading Jeremiah – the so called, “the weeping prophet”- yet have learned from various commentaries that it is ambiguous at best regarding who exactly is weeping! What if it’s not the prophet Jeremiah, but God who does this crying: “like … Continue reading →

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Free of Anger

Posted on June 26, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

I wrote last time about how angry and frustrated I used to be. Along with a book that opened my eyes, I adopted some daily guides to ensure I would not go back to being that angry mom again. Steps … Continue reading →

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Anger

Posted on June 21, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

Ugh, I remember raising my voice at my kids when they were young. Not just to get them all in the car, but other times too, when I was so frustrated. I frightened them and that hurt my heart. It … Continue reading →

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