Category Archives: Spiritual Growth

Diving In

Posted on April 17, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

1 Corinthians shares the promise that even though we can’t see clearly all that God is doing now, someday -on the other side- we will understand and know Him as fully as He knows us! Imagine. “We don’t yet see … Continue reading →

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Morning

Posted on February 21, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

I love the first moments of morning best; those seconds before I’m fully awake. I don’t know what day it is yet and my lists haven’t formed. That’s when I think of Him. I wonder what He’s doing and what … Continue reading →

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Companionship 

Posted on February 21, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

What’s so important about getting together with other Christians? As a group specifically… Why gather? Why pray? Why study God’s word? My current women’s Biblestudy is looking at the Road to Emmaus story Luke 24:28-31.     On the road to Emmaus, 2 men … Continue reading →

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Marinating

Posted on December 8, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

When I pray and pray and see nothing happening, I can get so frustrated. “Move, God, move!” …I’ve known Him for years, and I still long for progress reports from His side. It’s not that I want – Poof, you get your … Continue reading →

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I Can Totally Live With That!

Posted on November 19, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

I need to know there’s a chance things will work out for good. That there’s a chance I can change or learn or simply be better than before. I need at least the possibility that what I long for will actually … Continue reading →

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Me, a Professional?

Posted on November 17, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Plugging away at my new office job has granted me a new respect for the 9-5 workforce. There’s much to learn and I’m thankful for any help from patient teachers who explain new tasks. I’m learning from their experience. After … Continue reading →

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Need a Re-do?

Posted on October 16, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

I walked my old neighborhood with a close friend. We reminisced about the former neighbors and many events that we had shared. Funny how it’s the scandalous stories that stick out in the memory. No new news popped up, but … Continue reading →

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Opened Heart

Posted on September 10, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Tuesday, I sat with my two oldest homeschool buddies. All our kids, are nearly grown now. We laughed over having fought so hard to shield them when they were young. We stressed about everything, trying to choose the safest and healthiest … Continue reading →

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Dust

Posted on July 19, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Walking in the door after vacation I could tell it was everywhere. Before I put my hand on the counter or kicked off my shoes, I knew I was surrounded! After the bags came in, I began the attack with … Continue reading →

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Addicted to Hope

Posted on July 16, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

I love hope. When I feel down I can’t stay there long. I’ll do anything to change up and scramble away from gloom. I’m like a hope-addict. Hope-filled people can offer such joy, they are treasures from God! Hope is life, like water to … Continue reading →

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