Category Archives: Devotional

Little Cabin in the Woods

Posted on November 4, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

Spending the weekend cleaning out cupboards at my in-law’s, I discovered many forgotten treasures. Photos, decorations, maps (100s of maps!) even some never-given Christmas gifts. Each was a surprise of some sort. I was overwhelmed by how much time has … Continue reading →

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mission travel

Posted on August 29, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

My husband and I have traveled a lot this summer! Some of it was planned and the rest unexpected. Heading out yet again, someone asked him if it was a mission trip this time. He wasn’t sure how to explain … Continue reading →

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Perfect Timing

Posted on July 21, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

I was particularly excited to cut grass this week. The riding mower had been repaired and I could not wait to go out and spend time praying in the field, calling out requests and singing praises! My thoughts were all … Continue reading →

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Killer Bees

Posted on June 26, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

On our annual anniversary trip we discovered a beehive right in the backyard of our rental – about 15 feet from the door. For a few days we were completely unaware, even walking under the tall bush. Then a visiting … Continue reading →

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Tradwife

Posted on June 12, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

I read there’s a new trend called “trad-wives:” staying home to raise your children, cooking and cleaning for the family, willingly serving your husband, even homeschooling the kids! I had no idea that me and my 55+ age friends were … Continue reading →

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Good for something!

Posted on May 15, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

My parents were savers! EVERYTHING: from twist-ties to old nails, newspapers to sandwich baggies, plastic containers to old Christmas cards. Wrapping paper for family gifts was always “the funny papers.” They did NOT believe in waste of any sort, believing … Continue reading →

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She can’t see

Posted on April 16, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

Deep heartRich soul Beautiful faceBut she can’t seeContagious laughLovely smileGracious presenceBut she can’t seeWarm welcomeComforting embraceWonderful friendshipBut she can’t seeI told her yesterdayI tell her todayI’ll tell her tomorrowUntil she can see ❤️MomForGlorySake.com

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She knew…

Posted on April 9, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

My mom loved Israel🇮🇱 the land, it’s  miraculous story and people. She and my dad traveled five times to tour. They brought back stories, photos and a hunger to return. Her enthusiasm over Bible prophecy drove her passion for God’s chosen nation … Continue reading →

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The Bride

Posted on April 1, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

I just want to cry, I just see a mess, all I can think is to pray and confess: not all we hoped to be; not what we wish, our goal to be pleasing has slipped down the list… But … Continue reading →

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Who’s In Control?

Posted on February 19, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

CONTROL– the act or power of regulation, domination or command.  Out on my driveway- I looked down and realized I was standing inside of a big pink heart. Remains of chalk drawings from Valentine’s Day. Memories flooded back to “parent … Continue reading →

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