Category Archives: Devotional

Reconstruction ahead

Posted on November 2, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Every time I pull out of my neighborhood I am confronted with major road work. The mess has been tremendous, only sometimes I see improvement. It’s interesting to watch as they straighten out a particularly sharp and dangerous curve. Just when … Continue reading →

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Blooming Contentment

Posted on October 20, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

My mother used to tell me and my sisters, “bloom where you’re planted.” She meant wherever you are, do the best you can do. I used to very much envy where other’s were planted. I wanted a transplant! Later, I realized … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on October 18, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

If someone had handed me an itinerary for my Monday’s schedule I would’ve croaked! 5:30AM brought my alarm. It seemed extra early, dark and cold. I did the usual making coffee, starting lunches, loading laundry and waking kids. Bethany (3rd … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Brag

Posted on October 13, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

“Therefore, the Scriptures say: ‘If you want to boast, boast only in the LORD.” 1 Corinthians 1:31 Unlike Paul in the New Testament, I have never been beaten for my faith, or imprisoned, or harshly persecuted. I have endured some teasing … Continue reading →

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Praying for Success

Posted on October 10, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

“Please, LORD, please save us. Please, LORD, please give us success. Psalm 118:25 Do you pray for success? Success in all you put your hands to? We have had such major set backs regarding regular life, that I’m making this … Continue reading →

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the Ultimate Brave Heart

Posted on September 30, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living! Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let … Continue reading →

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Snake!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Just when you think it’s safe to do the wash… ..this shows up under the clean wet clothes. We had just come from an overnight camping trip near Rome, Ga. Such fun and beautiful weather. Getting home late Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →

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Faith-life in the Light

Posted on September 20, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

When David was diagnosed with cancer and life went into a spin, somehow our little normal family came into the spot-light. It was totally unplanned on our part and certainly not something we sought. As a matter of fact, because … Continue reading →

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Our Busy God

Posted on September 19, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

“The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the LORD. And He (God) delights in his (man) way [and He (God) busies Himself with his (man) every step]. Psalm 37:23 AMPC I like to Capitalize references to … Continue reading →

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God of emotions

Posted on September 17, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

I find it fascinating to study the human-like expressions that apply to God. You can find God displaying many emotions in response to his people: dread (Deut. 32:27), grief (Gen 6:6), jealousy (Ex. 34:14), determination (Jere. 44:26), contempt (Ps. 2:4) Delight with … Continue reading →

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