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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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Hope For Tomorrow

Posted on March 15, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Moving! I swing from excited anticipation, to mild panic, to just being plain overwhelmed. Boxes are piling up at 2 houses and still, there’s more to do. Friends stop by and see the progress… I see the mess. Can’t vacuum, … Continue reading →

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Addiction Recovery

Posted on January 30, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Today our son becomes an adult. It’s a miracle! Two years ago we wondered if he’d still be alive. He confesses he never thought he’d see 18. But God… has this amazing way of messing in our stuff, changing up … Continue reading →

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God is Bigger Still

Posted on October 31, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

These last 2 weeks have seemed particularly emotional ones. My father’s mind is slipping deeper into dementia and my mother’s frailty seems more acute. My close friend is suffering the terrible side effects of radiation. And there has been family … Continue reading →

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The Revelation

Posted on September 1, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Meditation: The mysterious plan of God was finally revealed in the New Testament. This mystery is that through the gospel, the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ … Continue reading →

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So Long Insecurity!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

I heard it takes about 30 days to exchange a positive habit for a negative one. Exercise, eating habits, word choices, work ethics, attitudes. I used to play and replay negative mental recordings in my head. I would put myself down, … Continue reading →

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He Knocks

Posted on February 22, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

 God reminded me… He Knocks My words, my love are just one knock that you may hear today. But there will come some others as you hurry on your way. Sometimes through compassion; words of offered hope, Sometimes through correction; like … Continue reading →

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My Trust Box

Posted on February 16, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

In a past post, I wrote about Hope Jars https://forglorysake.com/index.php/2011/11/13/my-hope-jar/. Containers full of pennies for each time I saw God working in my kid’s lives. These have been so encouraging to me especially in the dark moments when my prayers … Continue reading →

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Ben Speaks

Posted on February 8, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Ben spoke last night, telling his story for the first time to a room full of parents of other prodigal children. He did a great job, and David and I were extremely proud of his willingness to be so vulnerable and open. He … Continue reading →

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Where Are We Going?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

This morning our daughter had an early meeting at school. Driving home in dense fog, it was hard to see more than a few yards in-front of the car. I took the long way home, using all the lights available, … Continue reading →

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