As fall comes my church, like many others, start again what is called “small groups”, “missional groups”, “Bible study groups”. Preparing for our own group, I was reminded of this post from 2017. Thought it might be worth sharing again. Grandma’s Ramblings In Christian circles we love to talk about fellowship. When we announce church […]
As my husband and I age, we find we are no longer able to be as active as we once were. For years my husband was a pastor and I worked alongside him teaching Bible classes, playing for worship and all the many tasks that come with serving a community of Christians. This year I […]
I love to write. For years I have kept a journal. My entries range from routine, boring comments about the weather to reflections of my feelings during a battle with cancer. A few years ago I entered the world of blogging. Really having no idea how to have a successful blog, I have read other […]
First week of Advent – still hate waiting! Grandma’s Ramblings In our culture I would guess it is not easy for most of us. We pull up to the fast food place ready to give our order and if we have to wait more than a few seconds before we hear the words, “Can I […]
Because: I heard of Paul Revere, John Hancock and Sam Adams, I never heard of Crispus Attucks, Salem Poor or Peter Salem. I heard of Abigail Adams and Mercy Otis Warren. I never heard of Phyllis Wheatley. I heard of Alan Shepard and John Glenn. I never heard of Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson or Dorothy […]
March 22 was a day I will never forget! My husband had fallen a few days before that, got a lump on his head. The lump went down after a couple of hours and he felt okay. Because of the coronavirus and all the conflicting reports we heard, he decided it did not require him […]
Reading the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke today I noticed the two questions in the story. The first set of questions was from a young man who asked Jesus what were the requirements of obtaining eternal life. Jesus said you could summarize the entire Law and Prophets with two basic commandments. Love the […]
For many years I was a pastor’s wife. In many ways, it was a blessing for which I am thankful. What a privilege to be allowed into the lives of families at those very joyous times: weddings, baby dedications, graduations, anniversaries. I have enjoyed providing the music for many a bride to walk down the aisle. It was […]
Continuing with my Friday’s list of quotes to bring wisdom or laughter (this one I confess will be more laughter than wisdom), here is a list of things you will NEVER hear in church. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over […]
I can’t take credit for this story. I heard it somewhere along the way, but I don’t know who or where. So – if anyone knows, please let me know. But the story is so good as I think about how we fail so often to be grateful for our “every day” blessings. One afternoon […]
I have always loved lighthouses. When my husband and I took vacations to the east coast we always visited the lighthouses. Recently moving to Michigan I was so happy to find out the state, with 3,288 miles of shoreline, is home to more lighthouses than any other state in the USA. Although Old Man Winter […]
November 4, 2002 – Call from doctor – biopsy shows I have cancer. November 14, 2002 – Surgeon tells me after surgery that the cancer was very advanced and I will definitely need chemo and radiation. November 27, 2002 – Doctor tells me the odds are not in my favor. He says chances are slim […]
Check out the Africa Mercy Ship. It is amazing the people who have dedicated their lives to helping those in desperate need of medical attention. In reading the book of Jude in the New Testament this week, I was reminded of his warning to the church that there would be false teachers that pervert the […]
Great article on age old question why some embrace difficult times and other seem to struggle. Also link to Suicide Prevention Line for any who might need it. ~Writing With Heart~ ©Jessica Wiehl jmwiehl.com As I sit in front of my computer sipping my first cup of coffee, the first thoughts of the day running […]
