Category Archives: Devotional

and when you don't see change…

Posted on January 13, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Free-will means life has choices. Choices mean consequences. And consequences are hard to watch. Especially when those consequences hurt someone you love . “Some folks just seem to do things the hard way,” my mom used to say. The whole process makes me hate … Continue reading →

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El Shaddai

Posted on January 10, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

When I was 11, Amy Grant had a song, El Shaddai. Being a new Believer, the idea of God having names fascinated me. I searched and studied as many as I could find. “When Abram was 99 years old Adonai appeared … Continue reading →

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Freely Constrained

Posted on January 9, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

I am totally free! No condemnation in Jesus! Its all about Grace: “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.”‭‭ Galatians‬ ‭5:1‬  ‭Yet, … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane

Posted on January 1, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

New Years Eve is our anniversary! But it’s not my favorite time to get out on the road, so my husband and I usually enjoy a quiet dinner at home and go out another night. ❤️ For our 29th this year, … Continue reading →

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Life Appreciation 

Posted on December 30, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Thursday night I thought I was dying. Unrealistic? Possibly. But I felt strongly about it! 2 words: food poisoning. To say it was sudden and horrific and momentarily life-altering is an understatement. One of those times when no one can … Continue reading →

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7 years ago…

Posted on December 20, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Christmas is a happy time of memories for me. I love to look at photos of holidays past. This one from my in-law’s house is especially wonderful. David, just out of the hospital after a long and near-death experience. He … Continue reading →

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2 years…

Posted on December 11, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Facebook just reminded me that 2 years ago (12/2015), we were moving our daughter to Athens. A transfer to her dream school UGA, a great job with a bank, nice boyfriend, and a cute little apartment.  She had been working … Continue reading →

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Scraps

Posted on December 1, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

I had a really cool opportunity this winter, to make quilts for 2nd generation clients! Meaning, for kids who received one from their parents and now were ordering one for a friend. They loved their blanket so much, they wanted … Continue reading →

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Pride

Posted on November 14, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

It lurks around the corner, sneaking up and tripping me when I least expect it. Pride the base of all sin, is usually easier to see in someone else, even while it’s staring me in the mirror. The other day … Continue reading →

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Dys-function-al

Posted on November 3, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

A sweet older woman complimented me recently on our large family saying, “It’s so nice to see a family that’s not dysfunctional these days.”  I nearly burst out laughing because we are definitely dysfunctional and are no way the model family by … Continue reading →

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