In the Old Testament we are told of a prophet, Elijah, who told the wicked king Ahab that God was going to send a drought on the land because of the sinful leadership of Ahab and his wife, Jezebel. For three years Elijah said there would be no rain. Elijah then made camp at the […]
Laughing at how much I ook like my Dad with my bald head! This month I celebrate 20 years cancer free! I am so thankful to God that I am still here – a cancer survivor! I think of all the things I would have missed: Wedding and graduations of many of my grandchildren Seeing […]
Grandma Sechrest was the only grandparent I was close to, the only one that expressed love and an interest in me. I also related more to her because she was a red head, like me. All my life I was told that I looked like her side of the family – the Tates. I never […]
Normally on Friday I post a list of ten things I have found interesting in my reading and listening to various speakers. For the month of December, I am going to instead post the history of a beloved Christmas song. The one today is one I hope you will take time to read – and […]
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 […]
It was three years ago today that my husband’s life was on the line. How thankful I am for these three years God has given us – and I look forward to more. Today I say “Thank you Jesus!” Grandma’s Ramblings About this time two years ago my husband fell in his art studio in […]
Laughing at how much I ook like my Dad with my bald head! This month I celebrate 20 years cancer free! I am so thankful to God that I am still here – a cancer survivor! I think of all the things I would have missed: Wedding and graduations of many of my grandchildren Seeing […]
It’s Valentine’s Day. A day we are supposed to celebrate our love. I imagine it can be a painful day for those who do not have a “special” someone to celebrate with. After my first husband died, I dreaded that day. But although I have been single, then widowed and spent Valentine’s Day without a […]
On a recent trip to Ludington, Michigan I saw some interesting signs along the way. from a restaurant: “Our fish come from the best schools.” from an ice cream parlor: “This is a happy place…if you are crabby, go home.” from the trail to the Big Sable Lighthouse at the life saving station: “Be prepared […]
A great post by Keith Haney – How is your heart this season? Becoming Bridge Builders Pastor Clifford S. Stewart of Louisville, Kentucky, sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here’s how he recalls the experience: “They were excited that now they, too, could be a part of the instant generation. When Dad unpacked […]
It is now four days since Christmas. I have my Christmas decorations all boxed up and downstairs in the storage room. Today I am dusting, vacuuming and doing whole house cleaning. Getting rid of the cookie crumbs in the carpet, the shiny tinsel that dropped from the tree ornaments as we took them off the […]
Although I have 20 grandchildren, only one lives close to me and she is the youngest at 3 1/2 years old. Needless to say, I spoil her! I am so happy that I was able to share her first trick or treat adventure two years ago. Dressed as a little bumblebee, we started off with her carrying a […]
Last spring we moved into a beautiful condo. While my husband loves that he does not have to mow the lawn on those hot summer days or shovel the snow when the bitter wind is blowing, he has found himself with more free time. In our old home we had a beautiful hosta garden with […]
Every six months I get a routine checkup from my doctor. She checks my A1C, my cholesterol, vitamin D levels, my blood pressure. She listens to my heart and takes a look at my ears and my throat. We discuss any problems I might have. I keep these appointments faithfully not because I am sick […]
