Category Archives: Devotional

Unexplained dealings 

Posted on January 11, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

For 45 years I’ve been reading the book of Job. Who in history had a worse deal?  Of all the missionary stories and Holocaust books I’ve absorbed, nothing compares to his tale of woe. Even though Job asked, “why,” God … Continue reading →

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Prayer Bubbles

Posted on December 12, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

I think it started with a motorcycle our son bought. He said it was cheaper than a car in every way. But I worried it was more dangerous than a car in every way! I prayed every time he drove … Continue reading →

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Thankful for fleas & lice?

Posted on December 12, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

I love the story The Hiding Place; the life of Corrie ten Boom and her sister Betsy during the Nazi invasion of Holland. They were both arrested for aiding and abetting Jews to escape extermination. Sentenced to a notorious work-camp, … Continue reading →

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Hope for JOY!

Posted on December 12, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

I watched a video of a man asking random people on the street: if they were happy –what made them happy -and how someone can achieve personal happiness. I have told you these things so that My joy may be … Continue reading →

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“Glory Cloud”  

Posted on December 11, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

Throughout scripture God’s Glory appeared as an enormous cloud. How amazing it would be if I could look up and see that awesome structure coming to guide us today? Jesus prayed: “Father, I want those You have given Me to be … Continue reading →

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“My God”

Posted on October 11, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

Jehovah, Ancient of Days, the Beginning and the End, Yaweh, Father ❤️ How I wanted to know Him and love Him even as a child… He just seemed too big. Our cathedral was gigantic and ornate with humongous doors – … Continue reading →

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Fig Tree

Posted on October 10, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

I inherited a gorgeous Fig tree with this house. It’s huge and very productive! There’s just one problem – the fruit hasn’t ripened this year. Bitter green fruit hangs from each branch, how I was hoping for sweet figs.  It’s become a … Continue reading →

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Jesus at the table

Posted on August 25, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

My mother loved to host college students from other countries. Every year she would sign us up to house at least 2 young adults over the holidays. She had a “God’s Room” instead of a guest room claiming it was … Continue reading →

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Hopes & Dreams

Posted on August 8, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

Even at 55 I have dreams and wishes of plans for the future. I guess you never outgrow such things… at least I sure hope not. My husband is sweet to listen and let me go on… sometimes dreaming with … Continue reading →

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Not just for the birds!

Posted on July 30, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

These crazy birds come into our garage every year. They build nests in the most inconvenient places, getting trapped when the doors are lowered- or disturbed when someone needs the item in the nest location. I fear for their lives … Continue reading →

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