Category Archives: Devotional

Where You Don't Want to Go

Posted on October 27, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Last week I woke to the distinct impression of God telling me He was taking me where, “you don’t want to go.” What a strange and unsettling thing to hear. I wondered deeply about it. Feeling like I’d been here before… … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Illness, Trust | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Without a doubt

Posted on October 12, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

We were supposed to get there before it started, but anytime my husband and I try to slip away while kids are at home, it just seems to take longer. We quickly crossed the parking lot of the large warehouse … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Trust | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Quite a Tale

Posted on October 9, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Today, I found myself explaining to an old friend (I hadn’t seen in 10 years) who the tall brunette guy was in our family photo… It never fails, the next question is always, “Where did he come from; how did … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Illness, Practical Life, Spiritual Growth, Trust | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Quite a Tale

Cheerful Giving

Posted on October 7, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

I just finished In a Heartbeat, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy’s book on cheerful giving, They are the parents of Michael Oher, from the movie, The Blindside. A favorite! I enjoyed their book so much because it is in their own words. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Devotional, Practical Life, Trust | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Cheerful Giving

Abundant Life

Posted on September 30, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

A new day – mine! An opportunity to start over – mine! A chance to offer my thoughts and energies to God – mine! Blessings, grace, peace in increasing abundance – all mine!  When I wake in the morning, I want … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Spiritual Growth | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Abundant Life

Stretching With Change

Posted on September 16, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Life has this way of changing… again and again and again. Just when things get good and comfortable, workable (though not necessarily ideal), different happens. As a former ballerina, I know how critical flexibility is and how quickly it can … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Practical Life, Spiritual Growth, Trust | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Stretching With Change

The Revelation

Posted on September 1, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Meditation: The mysterious plan of God was finally revealed in the New Testament. This mystery is that through the gospel, the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Spiritual Growth | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Revelation

The Spirit

Posted on August 17, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Where do you run when the world is topsy-turvy? What do you reach for when life swirls in chaos? How far do you allow yourself to be swept away in a current of worry, before you look for something to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Spiritual Growth | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Spirit

Breaking The Mold

Posted on August 8, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Life seemed simple during the early years of child-rearing. It wasn’t easy but planning ahead helped and other than a tantrum or the flu everything moved along on a schedule (literally). Then middle school and teenagers happened and life got … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Illness, Marriage, Spiritual Growth | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Your Baby

Posted on July 30, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Our 1st baby, and oldest daughter drove south yesterday to join us on vacation. The rest of the family was already gathered, yet it wasn’t complete until she walked through the door. Seeing her smile and knowing she was safe, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Devotional, Spiritual Growth | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments