Category Archives: Trust

Thankful Praying

Posted on December 28, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

December was coming quickly and I felt panicked. With our financial situation unchanged, I began begging God for a miracle. What would we do for Christmas and end-of-the-year taxes? How were we going to cover everything needed? Each delema seemed … Continue reading →

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Grace in place of Grace

Posted on December 27, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

“From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another.” John 1:16 NIV The Christian life can be described as a constant receiving of one evidence of God’s grace replacing another. The “fullness of His grace” is … Continue reading →

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the Ultimate Brave Heart

Posted on September 30, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living! Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let … Continue reading →

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Faith-life in the Light

Posted on September 20, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

When David was diagnosed with cancer and life went into a spin, somehow our little normal family came into the spot-light. It was totally unplanned on our part and certainly not something we sought. As a matter of fact, because … Continue reading →

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Pain

Posted on August 24, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Pain: physical suffering or distress and mental or emotional torment… affliction, agony, discomfort. Nothing can change my schedule faster! It has caused me to stop running and limp home. It has made me drop bush clippers and hurry for a bandage. … Continue reading →

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Accept/Yield/Remember

Posted on August 17, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Accept: My acceptance of God’s daily provision: spiritually, emotionally, physically, materially will fill me with contentment. “LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure.” (Psalms 16:5 NIV) Yield:  When I let go … Continue reading →

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Disaster Mitigation

Posted on July 1, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Back in October of 2010, when my best friend was diagnosed with colon cancer, slammed is not a strong enough word to describe how I felt. Driving down the road soon after, I found myself ranting at God, “How could … Continue reading →

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Disruptions

Posted on April 12, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

In the summer of 2008 My sister’s and I noticed mom was a bit unbalanced. She had trouble at the beach on the sand especially on the shore as the tide moved. She began to walk in a bit of … Continue reading →

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No regrets!

Posted on April 3, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

David and I married at the close of 1988, I’d never imagined married-life for myself. I wasn’t even thinking along those lines. Until… a year prior at a friend’s wedding, it all seemed so lovely and romantic. Hmmm. I asked … Continue reading →

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His plans are perfect

Posted on April 2, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

The youngest of 4 girls, I was born into a house full of hairbrushes and shoes, stuffed animals and emotional drama. Our mother was trying to raise ladies – debutants if possible! My dad was trying to pay for it … Continue reading →

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