Category Archives: Practical Life

Sewing & Jesus

Posted on June 7, 2026 by For Glory Sake!

Sewing & Jesus  Tangled thread, dull needle, a bobbin that ran-out, twisted seam… sewing is froth with delays and mishaps. 38 years ago my first teacher warned me, “your seam-ripper will be your best friend.” She was right! I have … Continue reading →

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Best Investment

Posted on December 1, 2025 by For Glory Sake!

Our adult kids are just amazing. Their frie has been priceless. From dinner dates to travel buddies, they keep us well dressed and laughing. I always appreciate recommendations on what movies/shows I will and won’t like or which words I … Continue reading →

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Little Cabin in the Woods

Posted on November 4, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

Spending the weekend cleaning out cupboards at my in-law’s, I discovered many forgotten treasures. Photos, decorations, maps (100s of maps!) even some never-given Christmas gifts. Each was a surprise of some sort. I was overwhelmed by how much time has … Continue reading →

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Nice to meet you!

Posted on September 2, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

If I met you this summer during my travels, it was a pleasure. If I told you I’d pray for you- I have! If I gave you a painting it was to see you smile and to say thank you. … Continue reading →

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mission travel

Posted on August 29, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

My husband and I have traveled a lot this summer! Some of it was planned and the rest unexpected. Heading out yet again, someone asked him if it was a mission trip this time. He wasn’t sure how to explain … Continue reading →

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Good for something!

Posted on May 15, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

My parents were savers! EVERYTHING: from twist-ties to old nails, newspapers to sandwich baggies, plastic containers to old Christmas cards. Wrapping paper for family gifts was always “the funny papers.” They did NOT believe in waste of any sort, believing … Continue reading →

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Presbytidas

Posted on February 2, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

Presbytidas is Greek for old women. There’s no getting around 57 being “older.” My mom used to say she couldn’t wait to turn 70 so she could say whatever she wanted. We daughters would roll our eyes, because she already … Continue reading →

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Perfect Service

Posted on January 4, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

I woke up thinking about something a very wealthy client mentioned recently. They stated (but not rudely), “I require a certain level of service.” Immediately I thought of God and laughed. Not that He would ever say that, but if … Continue reading →

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Losing and finding

Posted on December 15, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

Today was fun. Surprise! I found 3 items I’d been hunting for: a lost sock, a workout shirt and under garment. They disappeared weeks ago. Shaking out each clothing item from a bin revealed the culprit – static cling. There … Continue reading →

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Better than sheep

Posted on December 3, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

Watching White Christmas, I’ve always loved the song that says “count your blessings instead of sheep.” It’s a good habit to practice right before bed and an even better way to start the day. However, there’s actually another counting game … Continue reading →

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