Category Archives: Marriage

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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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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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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Marriage – Christ and the Church

Posted on September 18, 2012 by For Glory Sake!
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mom Morsel-part 2

Posted on September 3, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Last year I wrote a little piece called Mom Morsels- part 1, I promised a follow up. These are tips and bits of advice on mothering I’ve collected for years: It’s good for kids to see their parents kiss and hug. … Continue reading →

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Acceptance

Posted on May 21, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

My husband catches my eye and mouths, “You’re beautiful.” I feel self-conscious all of a sudden and I half smile back. He knows I didn’t believe him. I’m thinking of the veins and wrinkles and dimples I hide. He tries … Continue reading →

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Thankful Praying

Posted on December 28, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

December was coming quickly and I felt panicked. With our financial situation unchanged, I began begging God for a miracle. What would we do for Christmas and end-of-the-year taxes? How were we going to cover everything needed? Each delema seemed … Continue reading →

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Praying For My Men

Posted on November 30, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

I’ve been enjoying Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Ormartian. Daily prayers for your husband, each one is full of scripture and covers all the bases in a beautiful way. I’m learning specifically about affective prayer; being specific. She offers many topics. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

On Thanksgiving of 2010, our family was separated once again because of a hospital stay out of state. It had already been a harrowing time of cancer surgery, followed by complications and more procedures. David was at death’s door with … Continue reading →

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So What About Success?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Remember when I was praying for success? I also prayed that God would show me just what that is. Since then, I’ve learned it isn’t. It doesn’t mean I will get yes’s to every prayer! But I did notice something … Continue reading →

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