Tag Archives: hope

Hope for JOY!

Posted on December 12, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

I watched a video of a man asking random people on the street: if they were happy –what made them happy -and how someone can achieve personal happiness. I have told you these things so that My joy may be … Continue reading →

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Stayed

Posted on July 30, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

You will keep in perfect peace [those] whose mind is stayed on You because [they] trust. Isaiah 26:3 4 years ago today (2018) I rushed David to the local ER with a fever and acute pain in his side. Tests … Continue reading →

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Kept Waiting

Posted on January 19, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

29 years ago I got pregnant for the 1st time. David and I were so excited! We had waited 5 years to try for a baby. It seemed like forever. His goal was to 1st pay off all student loans … Continue reading →

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Better than Christmas!

Posted on December 12, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

While I’ve been shopping for Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, prizes for games we play and wonderful goodies to eat, I keep thinking of all the incredible gifts God has given us (Jesus, Salvation, the Holy Spirit) and all He has … Continue reading →

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He is there

Posted on August 17, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

God stays when others might not He holds on and does not let go He is with me in the turmoil He sees the end from the beginning He knows my name and where I live He sees me in … Continue reading →

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Reaching Out

Posted on January 13, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

As Believers we have been given such a gift! A hope, a joy, an assurance by grace, a peace, an intimate knowledge of the One True God. How can I not reach out and share this amazing love with any … Continue reading →

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Eyes to see

Posted on January 8, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

For eyes to see beyond this realm on the horizon where hope can dwell. Beyond what’s visible where spirit soars where giving leads and blessings pour. Trustful belief In provision prepared assurance that God has already been there. That’s where … Continue reading →

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Exercise the Will

Posted on October 18, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

Everyday I have choices: how long to linger in bed, what to wear, how much coffee to drink, even whether to have a good attitude. As I consider my “to do” list, I can either allow it to overwhelm me, or … Continue reading →

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Midway…

Posted on September 13, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

The rest of the story on my husband’s health crisis left us with more questions than answers. He was treated in the hospital with the world’s strongest antibiotics, for 1 week. Then moved to daily out-patient IV.  Three hours a … Continue reading →

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Dys-function-al

Posted on November 3, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

A sweet older woman complimented me recently on our large family saying, “It’s so nice to see a family that’s not dysfunctional these days.”  I nearly burst out laughing because we are definitely dysfunctional and are no way the model family by … Continue reading →

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