Category Archives: Devotional

Prayer

Posted on April 19, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

What if you had a deep sense that Jesus was sitting right across from you when you pray. This might feel like a silly exercise, but it’s had a profound impact on my prayer life. When I picture Him looking … Continue reading →

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Sprouts

Posted on April 16, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

I have been praying daily for a harvest from all of the seeds sown at Insight. Our son has boldly shared his beliefs and his faith, sometimes receiving a good bit of mocking. Purposeful with his time and efforts, he … Continue reading →

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25 Years Ago!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

25 years ago this month, I met the love of my life, my soul-mate. My mother had told me since I was a little girl that “Mr. Wonderful” would show up one day… and so he did! It was Easter … Continue reading →

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Mom and Dad

Posted on March 22, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Aging varies so much. For some it looks effortless, slowing down gently over a long period of time. For others it comes harshly. My mother and father were very engaged and active until suddenly mom’s health took a turn. We … Continue reading →

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Gone Green

Posted on March 18, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

I’ve accomplished two months on this plant-based lifestyle. My eye is still clear, my clothes are looser and my allergies are better than they’ve been in 20 years! I take a tiny Loratadine daily, when everything is in full bloom. … Continue reading →

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Scattered Seeds

Posted on March 16, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Bright eyes look down at me. What a big smile he has. I love that smile! We had been watching a huge bird fly across the sky and then I asked him, “Don’t you wish we could fly like that?” I … Continue reading →

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My Trust Box

Posted on February 16, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

In a past post, I wrote about Hope Jars https://forglorysake.com/index.php/2011/11/13/my-hope-jar/. Containers full of pennies for each time I saw God working in my kid’s lives. These have been so encouraging to me especially in the dark moments when my prayers … Continue reading →

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Ben Speaks

Posted on February 8, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Ben spoke last night, telling his story for the first time to a room full of parents of other prodigal children. He did a great job, and David and I were extremely proud of his willingness to be so vulnerable and open. He … Continue reading →

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Insight from INSIGHT

Posted on February 3, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Friday night we hosted all the guys from Ben’s sobriety program. What an awesome group of about 60 (age 15 to young 20s). I love their stories, I love their eyes, those that will look at me. Clear. Some only … Continue reading →

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Easy to Please

Posted on December 28, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

My life is easy compared to some. Outside of my country, it’s a luxury on many scales. I am safe, comfortable, clean and well fed. Education and opportunities abound around me. But what pleases God? To succeed, to suffer, to … Continue reading →

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