Category Archives: Devotional

Godly Hinderances

Posted on December 23, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Hinderances are a pain, they keep me from doing what I want to get done. Paul called his hinderance “a thorn in his side.” No one has ever figured out exactly what that meant, but we’ve all have had something … Continue reading →

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How Far We've Come…

Posted on November 25, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Thanksgiving was a milestone this year. I hardly made it an hour without tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat. God has amazed me with all His faithfulness. My “Jesus Calling” devotional shows three years of comments … Continue reading →

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A Carrier

Posted on November 2, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

A few years back I made this little deal with God, that I would love whoever He brought to our house and He would be the Hound of Heaven to every soul that stepped on our property. It may sound silly, … Continue reading →

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Just One

Posted on October 18, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

What am I supposed to do with today? Sometimes there’s no choice in the matter, the list is long and life just happens. But other days I find a little free time. How am I’m to use it best?  “Great … Continue reading →

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Open Doors

Posted on October 8, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Sewing tee shirt quilts and helping my husband with work (answering the phone and scheduling  appointments) fills my days. There was no way to continue nannying, so God provided a better situation for my little guy this year. Preschool. God has … Continue reading →

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A Year

Posted on July 27, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

A lot can happen in a year. In this family it’s been tremendous! From the outside, someone might notice height, hair length, deepened voices, a few wrinkles… but the best changes have taken place inside. David has recovered from his … Continue reading →

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Every Thought Captive

Posted on July 12, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Every day is a battle of our minds. I want to take each thought captive that pops into my head, from worry over my kids and my aging parents… to anxiety about kids and plans and finances. Even the daily … Continue reading →

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Chaos and Clutter

Posted on June 25, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Today, I couldn’t stand it any longer. The mess around here from all the kids and their friends was too much. Am I the only one who seems to see it, the only one apparently who is going to do anything … Continue reading →

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Lessons Among Blueberries

Posted on June 18, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Our grandfather, Poppy took us to pick blueberries early in the morning. We met his friend and farmer of a beautiful grove. Suddenly this gentle man began to teach us a bit about his business. He mentioned his bushes being … Continue reading →

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My Father Who Loves Me

Posted on June 17, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

For years I’ve searched the Bible for anything about 1. who God is, 2. what pleases Him – and 3. His promises to me (every “I will” verse). Then I started looking for 4. who I am as a daughter verses. Here is a bit of my … Continue reading →

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