Years ago my father sometimes held revivals in small churches in southern Illinois. Many of the churches either had no piano player (this was before the era of drums and guitars in worship) or a very untalented player. Since he felt music was important for sharing the gospel, he came up with a solution. He […]
After moving to Michigan in October we have tried to do some sightseeing. However, cold weather is limiting that right now. Last weekend we had a beautiful sunshiny day so we took off on another adventure. We had no definite destination – just heading east and seeing what the day brought. Our first stop was […]
I hesitate wading into this controversial subject but I see so many posts on Facebook calling for us to put prayer back in the schools and arguing that many of our problems are because prayer has been removed from the classroom. Wondering which side is right, I decided to go where I always go when […]
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me! Growing up, I heard that phrase several times when I was upset about something unkind that someone had said to me. Sadly that is not true. Words have such power – power to build up, power to tear down. Thoughts from the […]
I recently shared about two different Christmas catalogs I received on the same day – and the big difference in what they were offering for Christmas gifts. Hope you will read that – and then take a look at Ten Terrific Gifts for Christmas For just $35 you can help bring a safe playground to […]
A dear friend died this week. My husband and I had watched him battle cancer (two different kinds) for over two years. It was hard to see him slowly lose the battle. He fought hard and he never lost his courage or his great sense of humor. His family asked my husband to do the […]
Most of us grew up seeing the Ten Commandments posted on walls of our schools, courthouses and churches. Many have claimed these principles are the basis for our Judeo-Christian society. My husband and I started 2019 by reading through the Bible – starting with Genesis. The story was interesting at first as we read about […]
It has been 3 years but I will always treasure this Christmas card we received three years ago on this day. Merry Christmas Richard – in heaven. We still miss you! Grandma’s Ramblings A dear friend died this week. My husband and I had watched him battle cancer (two different kinds) for over two years. […]
The tears are partly a result of the tension of the past few days. For over a month I have been planning a women’s retreat for my church. With the guest speaker, who is my youngest daughter, I have brainstormed picking a theme, planning the lessons, the decorations, the music. I so wanted it to […]
This was a question asked at a recent Bible study I attended. Sitting at a table with eight other women, we went around our table, each woman sharing how prayer did or did not play a role in her family as a child. As I shared my story of the very important part prayer played, I […]
I posted this over 3 years ago but wanted to share again as I hear so many talking about what a great teacher Jesus was – but then denying His own claim for Himself. Just who do you think Jesus was – Lord, Liar, Lunatic? Grandma’s Ramblings Growing up as a Christian I have met […]
This is a great blog. Great ideas for us “old” people! 60 is the new 40. lets see what my seasoned years will have in store for me Many of us are between 65 and death. An old friend sent me this excellent list for aging, and, I have to agree it’s good advice to […]
Recently I shared in Words to Build a Life On how I have found the Bible a source of strength and hope in difficult times. As I begin a new year, I have been thinking about those verses that have been so meaningful to me. John 3:16 – For this is how God loved the […]
