Category Archives: Practical Life

Peace with death

Posted on September 24, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

This past week a friend of our family died. It had been a long tough illness courageously fought. Even though it’s a common topic at work (David’s law practice covers wills, estates and probate), it is still hard to hear … Continue reading →

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Every little thing

Posted on August 12, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

Of all the verses in Psalm 139 – number 16 blows my mind. Literally translated: (When) Your eyes saw my imperfect form, all of everything was recorded and purposed for me, in Your Resgistry- before one (time) came about. When … Continue reading →

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Big Shoes

Posted on August 5, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

Walking through life gracefully takes Jesus. Grace matters because other’s are always watching how we live. Just like trying to walk in my mother’s shoes as a little girl, I studied everything she did and tried to emulate her. My … Continue reading →

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Difficulties

Posted on July 6, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

Why are some days so hard? Struggle, struggle, up hill trudge. I came home from vacation to one battle after another- go figure! The grass was knee high but the mower wouldn’t start. All 4 tires flat 😳 needed air, … Continue reading →

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I lift weights!

Posted on June 12, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

It seems crazy to admit but I do. I go to a gym sometimes daily and lift big heavy barbells… and such. We used to make fun of this back in ballet world. And now I actually enjoy it.  For … Continue reading →

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 Learning submission

Posted on March 21, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

A few years ago my morning routine changed. No more jumping out of bed, and going for a run or a long walk. Now I’m hopeful to make it downstairs for coffee! My left hip is the culprit. What used to … 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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Easy and Light

Posted on July 6, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

“Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too much for me to understand.” Psalm 139:6 What knowledge? That the world is a mess with more crisis and war-talk every day in every country? Or that humans are fallen and desperately … Continue reading →

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