Category Archives: Devotional

Yes You Can!

Posted on January 12, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Too many times I have thought, “I can’t do this” – “I can’t make it through” – “I’m just not strong enough.” And yet I did, and I have, and I am now… because Someone bigger gives me courage. It’s in my … Continue reading →

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Pieces

Posted on January 7, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Lots of changes have come with 2017. Changing in jobs, schools… even some ideals. Sounds messy. Looks messy. I’m just tying to be a good listener to my adult children at this point and keep up with the flow. I’m … Continue reading →

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Fixing My Mind

Posted on December 28, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

Peace: …as I wash the dishes and wonder if they are really getting clean with only cold water.  …as we wait on the plumber to finally come today and assess the broken hot water tank and whether our home warranty will … Continue reading →

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Influence

Posted on December 19, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

When I was a young girl I thought I could possibly change the world, bring people to Jesus. I wanted to start from inside the world of ballet (dancing, maybe teaching) being a light, then later, I’d try being a … Continue reading →

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Year of Experiences

Posted on December 17, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

December is here. Another year winding down. Days and weeks have passed stuffed with experiences. More joys and concerns than I can count or bring before God enough.  His faithfulness astounds me, even as my questions have not been answered. … Continue reading →

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A missionary dies-

Posted on December 8, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

Today, December 7, 2016 – Dr. Helen Roseveare, a famous English missionary to the Congo, passed away at the age of 91.” Below is the link to the incredible story of her life. When Helen ask God why specific horrors happened to … Continue reading →

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In Him

Posted on November 25, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

all things are made newall things are possibleall things reach completionall things have purposeall things bring blessingall things come togetherall things work for goodall things hold togetherall things are restoredall things are under His powerall things are for Himall things … Continue reading →

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Table Talk

Posted on November 18, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

For years we sat down at the table every night to eat dinner together. Then… the older kids turned into teenagers. Sports, jobs, homework caused varying schedules and we began to eat as needed: different times, different locations, different food. … Continue reading →

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No Panic-mode

Posted on November 12, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

I’m just finishing up another terrific 7 week Biblestudy with my girlfriends. The story of Gideon has taught us so much about God using the weak not only in-spite of our weaknesses… but because of them! Meee God meets us in that … Continue reading →

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Growing Weary…

Posted on November 4, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

Keep going… Do the next good thing… Don’t grow weary… But have you ever had a day- a week- a year- that just takes all you’ve got and then some? When sleep is never enough and the coffee pot needs an … Continue reading →

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