Category Archives: Trust

Where You Don't Want to Go

Posted on October 27, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Last week I woke to the distinct impression of God telling me He was taking me where, “you don’t want to go.” What a strange and unsettling thing to hear. I wondered deeply about it. Feeling like I’d been here before… … Continue reading →

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Without a doubt

Posted on October 12, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

We were supposed to get there before it started, but anytime my husband and I try to slip away while kids are at home, it just seems to take longer. We quickly crossed the parking lot of the large warehouse … Continue reading →

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Quite a Tale

Posted on October 9, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Today, I found myself explaining to an old friend (I hadn’t seen in 10 years) who the tall brunette guy was in our family photo… It never fails, the next question is always, “Where did he come from; how did … Continue reading →

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Cheerful Giving

Posted on October 7, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

I just finished In a Heartbeat, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy’s book on cheerful giving, They are the parents of Michael Oher, from the movie, The Blindside. A favorite! I enjoyed their book so much because it is in their own words. … Continue reading →

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Stretching With Change

Posted on September 16, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Life has this way of changing… again and again and again. Just when things get good and comfortable, workable (though not necessarily ideal), different happens. As a former ballerina, I know how critical flexibility is and how quickly it can … Continue reading →

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Once Again -Acceptance

Posted on July 12, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

 Last night we sat in a large circle with other parents of kids in recovery. Sharing desires and thoughts on the topic of the night, a counselor was present to keep everyone on track, and to occasionally throw in their … Continue reading →

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Grace When You Need It

Posted on July 1, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Today I attended a funeral. A Life Celebration. A man from our church died unexpectedly of a brain aneurism. amazingly he remained alive for a week in ICU. Many people became involved praying and hoping and waiting for him to … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on June 20, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Waiting on God is no easy business. Even the folks in heaven have been told to wait patiently (Rev. 6:11). Sometimes I’ve had that secure feeling of being held in God’s loving arms. Other times it’s more like I’m dangling in the … Continue reading →

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*Inspiration

Posted on June 11, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

“… I will trust in Him and not be afraid. The LORD GOD is my strength and my song; He has given me victory.” Isaiah 12:2I’m thinking about my friend who’s had cancer for a really long time. Not a … Continue reading →

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God's Past Faithfulness Deserves My Present Trust

Posted on June 6, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Why does God allow seasons of suffering to linger on and on? My husband and I, have just walked through 5 of the hardest years of our married life! Areas in health, finances, business, children, and aging parents. Many times … Continue reading →

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