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As a little girl growing up in the beautiful green southern state of Georgia, all I wanted when I grew up was to have a big family. Well, as you can see, my desires have been granted and our immediate family numbers 22. The photographer of this picture was on the roof looking down as he instructed, “Group hug, everyone.” That caused a smile on everyone’s face as we leaned in to hug each other.

Thank you for visiting my website. I love to share my story about how God took a broken vessel and made a new creation.

I teach that women are teacup vessels. Through my collection of teacups, I illustrate our differences as specially created and uniquely gifted women. I teach women about relationships and the importance of building character. My message is for young and old.

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TODAY May 15, 2012

Drawing Close for Brides through the Psalms  (Brides of all ages)

Psalm 75:1,9,10 Giving Thanks

We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, for Your name is near; men declare Your wondrous works. But as for me, I will declare it forever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. And all the horns of the wicked He will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.

Matthew Henry said, “Those who love darkness rather than light shall have their doom accordingly.” We can be confident in His divine justice and know that God will destroy the wicked. We are bombarded on every side by the wicked to leave our home and ignore our husband and do our own thing no matter who it hurts or what we have to do to get what we want.

We live in a fallen world. We are faced with injustices on every side. We can become discouraged if we don’t keep our focus on the Lord. He promises to judge rightly – He punishes wrong and rewards right. We must remain fixed on God. We are to praise and worship Him in all things.

We are to do this in our marriage also. Marriage was designed to be a picture of Christ’s love in relationship. Many marriages feel like “a storm’s-a-brewing.” At times some wives feel a sense of “what did I get myself into?” We are reminded that God is the judge. We can trust Him in every part of our lives. Nahum 1:3 says, “The Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and storm.”

There is no wind or storm that comes our way that He isn’t aware of. He cares for us in His gentle and compassionate way. Even in our marriage, nothing is cruel chance; God in His loving-kindness will take care of us as we trust Him and praise His name.

If God can send a storm through space; and dot with trees the mountain’s face, if He the sparrow’s course can trace, what can He do for you?

If God can hang the stars on high, can paint the clouds that drift on by, can send the sun across the sky, what can He do for you?

If God can send us sunny days and nature from her slumber raise till song birds lift their notes of praise, what can He do for you?

If God can do these many things, can count each little bird that sings; control the universe that swings, what can He do for you?

If God can bring sweet peace to me and to my soul bring liberty, by Christ who hung upon the tree, this He can do for you. (G.E. Wagoner, from “Log of the Good Ship Grace”)

I ask myself:

1. Is my marriage a good example of the love I have for Christ?
2. Do I show love to my husband as if he is my priority?

Marriage is “Joy unspeakable and full of glory.”

Nahum 1:7 God is good!

Glenda’s Musings

 

A Storm’s a Brewing

I was thinking … I must fix my eyes on God. I am to praise and worship Him in all things. I am to do this in my marriage also. My marriage was designed to be a picture of Christ’s love. I was thinking … Many marriages look like “a storm’s-a-brewing.”  I have had wives ask, “What did I get myself into?”  Nahum 1:3 says, “The Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and storm.” There is no wind or storm that comes my way that He isn’t aware of. He cares for me especially in my marriage, nothing is cruel chance; God in His loving-kindness will take care of me and my marriage as I trust Him and praise His name. My soul is joyful with that. If God can send a storm through space; and dot with trees the mountain’s face, if He the sparrow’s course can trace, what can He do for me?

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 Many wives do not have a clue what biblical submission means and what it does not mean. The world has developed a mindset of abuse around submission. I wrote this booklet to encourage wives that biblical submission is having the freedom to be all that God created us to be. It will help clarify how valuable women are to Christ and discard the “door mat” mentality of wives.  It is $3.50 on Amazon.com. Enjoy.

Gracious Girls Course!

Welcome to the wonderful world of etiquette and manners for gracious girls!  This eight-week course is based around character building, etiquette, and manners.  The brochure details the topics covered and can be viewed under Resources.

Please call (661) 713-5900 or e-mail glenda@glendahotton.com for additional information.  Updates in subjects discussed along with recipes and stories of practical application of material taught in the course is updated regularly.  Click on Gracious Girls and feel free to ask questions or comment!

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