Category Archives: Practical Life

“Complements”

Posted on June 24, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

Complement: something that fills up, completes, making better or perfect.  I wake up early, you stay up late. I’m whimsical, you’re practical. You love to cook, I enjoy cleaning. You enjoy time inside, I love being outside. I attack lists, you procrastinate. … Continue reading →

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44 Years…

Posted on June 21, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

Many summers ago in July, I met the Messiah and connected with His Father personally…verbally. He gave me a 24/7 companion that rocked my world. I’d been unconditionally forgiven, and forever accepted as His own.  Life before seems a blur. In those … Continue reading →

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Attitude Matters

Posted on May 13, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

In my current wise mid-life stage, I’ve begun to realize how often we said no to our children, or disciplined them with a spank or gave them time-out. Although helpful, this was NOT the key to their training. It was … Continue reading →

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Babies, babies, babies!

Posted on December 28, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

2021 has been the year of babies for our family. Cousins are multiplying in every direction. We had 2 precious grandchildren born; a boy in May and a girl in November, to go with our other two year old granddaughter. … Continue reading →

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Useful Annoyance

Posted on December 28, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

Interruptions, delays, break-downs, redos… these are few of my least favorite things! Yet for some reason, God finds them useful in challenging and maturing me. Ugh. He knows the disruption causes a halt and a choice: pray first or try … Continue reading →

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Survivor

Posted on December 12, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

Our family loves the show Survivor! In 2020 we started watching it from the beginning, every episode… and almost always together. It was a joy to find something to share with our adult kids. We have laughed and stressed and … Continue reading →

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My hill to die on

Posted on November 29, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

For 2 years I’ve heard fellow believers talk about standing up, fighting back, pushing against tyranny, and holding on to freedoms. I’ve searched the scripture, prayed a lot, even asking for wisdom from those I respect. The inconsistency I wrestle … Continue reading →

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Weak, silly woman?

Posted on November 2, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

Life goes by in a blur. Its always been a balancing act. However, today seems to hold new challenges – like how to glean information from the news and NOT get tangled up in the thinking of “last day’s men.” … Continue reading →

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Fill Me Up

Posted on October 25, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

I walk the field early every morning praying as I throw the ball for our big black shepherd. Back and forth, back and forth it’s a great way to think through what’s happening in the world and hash it out … Continue reading →

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Full Circle

Posted on August 15, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

It’s happened. I wondered when it would and how it would feel. Now I know. Our children are starting their married lives, arriving at an age I can clearly remember experiencing . They are living what David and I so … Continue reading →

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