Category Archives: Devotional

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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Persistence 

Posted on October 14, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

We have this bird… that’s rather annoying. He’s been tapping on an outside window for over a WEEK. He shows up at daybreak and begins his daily vigil of jumping up and pecking the glass with feet splayed. It was … Continue reading →

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A Running Anniversary

Posted on September 29, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Most of my life I knew only ballet. Stopping and birthing children for 10 years took a toll, so at 35, I decided to try running. Alternating a run/walk combo from one mailbox to the next was all I could physically … Continue reading →

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Waiting -until you want to scream!

Posted on September 27, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Asking God for something, or someone… some action on this situation …please!!! Waiting to see the needle move in a positive direction or any ray of hope can be such a drain. Been there? Me too! Ahhhh. Yes, I get … Continue reading →

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God Answers!

Posted on September 17, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Get ready, because God will answer you! In the 39 years I’ve been walking with Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I’ve asked for countless things… requests of all kinds. And I can tell you- He answers. I bet you’ve … Continue reading →

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Choosing Joy

Posted on September 6, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Choices come in all shapes and sizes, even colors. Daily I choose items, activities, clothing, and food. It’s a constant determination to make each choice good. Unfortunately this can vary according to how tired I am. Making something a habit helps me. … Continue reading →

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He Calls…

Posted on August 13, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

It’s still dark and I feel a nudge, but everyone is asleep. I listen and feel my blood pumping. It’s Him. He wants to meet with me. I quietly get up, taking my phone and glasses (can’t forget those), tiptoe down … Continue reading →

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The Prayer Connection

Posted on August 10, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

I’ve known people who can pray for entire countries and continents! That amazes me. I feel overwhelmed thinking past my family and friends. It may seem silly, but I get lost over too many people at one time! In the … Continue reading →

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Trust, Trust, Trust

Posted on August 1, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

50 years old and still the same lesson… “Will you trust Me?” I wonder some days if it will ever come to me simply and easily? At least now, I recognize the struggle before it completely overwhelms.  Daily there are … Continue reading →

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Grace like an Ocean…

Posted on June 13, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Deeper than I can measure…Farther than I can see to its end…Powerful, unpredictable, all-consuming, overwhelming… This is God’s Grace. How far does it reach? To what lengths will it go? Exactly what will it cover? … and, How many times? I’ve … Continue reading →

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