Category Archives: Spiritual Growth

A Year

Posted on July 27, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

A lot can happen in a year. In this family it’s been tremendous! From the outside, someone might notice height, hair length, deepened voices, a few wrinkles… but the best changes have taken place inside. David has recovered from his … Continue reading →

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My Father Who Loves Me

Posted on June 17, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

For years I’ve searched the Bible for anything about 1. who God is, 2. what pleases Him – and 3. His promises to me (every “I will” verse). Then I started looking for 4. who I am as a daughter verses. Here is a bit of my … 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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Thankfully Aware!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Today I wrote, Glory to God! on a bill I mailed. I was so thrill to pay off that account! Praise God -went in our checkbook by the entry. Incredible answers to prayer have been happening lately. Paid-off accounts, a fabulous deal on … Continue reading →

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Finding Freedom

Posted on March 27, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

I used to blame God for not answering my prayers. I lived angry for years. Not even sure exactly who I was mad at. I was mostly mad at me. I could not get what I wanted. Life just wasn’t working … Continue reading →

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Dirty Dog

Posted on March 26, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

We have a crazy 5 year old bird dog that lives for a chance to squeeze between you and the door and get out. He then runs through our neighborhood at 30+ mph non-stop! Finally, when he can go no … Continue reading →

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God Our Enabler

Posted on March 25, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

God is my enabler! Paul writes quite a bit about this: “So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to ENABLE you to live a life worthy of His call. May He give you the power to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Benefit Of Grace

Posted on March 21, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

 “We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure and we thought we would NEVER live through it. 2 Corinthians 1:8 “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are NOT crushed. We are perplexed, but NOT driven … Continue reading →

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Shh Be Silent

Posted on February 16, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 When you’ve come to God, laid it all out before Him and don’t have anymore words to say, the prophet Zechariah … Continue reading →

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The Joy God Gives

Posted on January 13, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

On my birthday this year a dear friend gave me a little flip calendar that sits on my kitchen counter offering me a word for the day. One particular day in January that seemed full of more challenges than I … Continue reading →

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