Tag Archives: joy

Good Morning

Posted on September 28, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

There’s nothing I like more than some early morning Bible reading with a good commentary at hand and my BibleHub app (for original translation). Today, reading Nehemiah 8 showed me I am not alone:  5 Ezra opened the book 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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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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Anxious Thoughts

Posted on April 5, 2017 by For Glory Sake!

Oh how I can stress… worry, fret and think on things round and round. Seems some parts of the month are easy and joyful while others are harder and way more exhausting. Hormones? “When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, … 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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Abundant Life

Posted on September 30, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

A new day – mine! An opportunity to start over – mine! A chance to offer my thoughts and energies to God – mine! Blessings, grace, peace in increasing abundance – all mine!  When I wake in the morning, I want … Continue reading →

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Taste and See

Posted on May 3, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Jesus told a parable about a friend knocking on his neighbor’s door in the middle of the night. Everyone was asleep. The friend wanted bread, but the neighbor didn’t want to get up at that hour. However, because his friend … 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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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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God of emotions

Posted on September 17, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

I find it fascinating to study the human-like expressions that apply to God. You can find God displaying many emotions in response to his people: dread (Deut. 32:27), grief (Gen 6:6), jealousy (Ex. 34:14), determination (Jere. 44:26), contempt (Ps. 2:4) Delight with … Continue reading →

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