To all my friends and readers, it is my prayer that you have a great day! Merry Christmas from St Johns Michigan! The Greatest Man in History… Jesus; Had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no […]
Some time ago I wrote about change – and how it is something many people do not like – and yet it is something we cannot avoid. Change is the Only Constant in Life For today’s list I found some interesting comments on change. Hope you enjoy them. Wandering keeps me interested – and hopefully interesting. […]
I recently wrote an article about how we treat worship like we do a movie or a theatre performance instead of what it should be – honoring the Lord. https://barblaneblog.com/2017/04/04/worship-whats-your-style/ While working on our church newsletter I found this cartoon and just had to share it. Hope it brings a laugh – and maybe a […]
More gems from my devotion book. How rare it is to find a person quiet enough to hear God speak God will only answer when you come close enough to hear. The other person’s sins, like the other car’s headlights, always seem more glaring than our own. As the leadership of a nation goes, so […]
In our devotion today my husband and I read the New Testament epistle 1 John. Written by one of the disciples of Jesus the letter is, of course, giving advice about spiritual matters. However, in light of today’s constant barrage of information from cable news, newspaper and magazines, twitter and Facebook accounts, I find his […]
Interesting that this celebration conducted by former slaves honoring the Union soldiers who died for their freedom has been buried in history and credit for this day of remembrance goes to others. I would never have known of this Memorial Day celebration had we not walked in that park so full of history Grandma’s Ramblings […]
Last year I shared how my youngest granddaughter uses her imagination and pulls me into her “make-believe” world as she plays with the toy animals my husband gave her a few years ago. Last week she stayed with us as her parents were out of town on work-related trips. I thought we had covered every […]
Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living accord to Your word. I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the […]
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 […]
Christians around the world take communion. Some take it every time they go to church (Catholics, Lutherans, Christian Church among others). Others take it monthly and some just at Easter or Christmas. Since Jesus said to observe communion as a remembrance of Him and what his death on the cross meant, I question why some […]
This Thanksgiving the crowd around my table will be smaller than it used to be. Children grow up – jobs take them far away. Others have in-laws whose turn it is to host them. Still – I have much to be thankful for. For those family members who will be with me on Thanksgiving. For all […]
With all the news and concern about the virus and its dread for “old” people like me, I remind myself to take each day and enjoy it. This world is not my final home! Grandma’s Ramblings My husband and I love to watch HGTV. Many of the programs show clients who say they are looking […]
As a book addict, I love this writer’s post. Couldn’t resist sharing it for all my followers who are also book addicts. bluebird of bitterness A little bibliophile humor today in honor of the birthday of Peter Mark Roget (1779-1869), author of Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases Classified and Arranged so as to Facilitate the […]
Merry Christmas from St Johns Michigan. This is a view of our main street downtown all decorated for Christmas. This small town has so much to offer year round but it is especially beautiful this time of year. The stores down town have a decorating contest. So many unique shops. There is the Adorn Mint […]
