Today I am 73 years young. As I reflect back on the years, I am thankful for the important decision I made at 6 years old. My love for the Lord is even stronger today than it was then. If I could talk to that six-year-old girl, I would say “Thank you for the decision […]
Those who have been following my blog for awhile know that my husband and I are Scrabble addicts. Confessions of a Scrabble Addict! We have actually got out of bed at 3 am, played a game and then went back to bed! We began keeping score in 2008. We have the score books from all these […]
Precious Hope I never thought it would hurt this much! Almost two years ago my daughter and son-in-law began a journey to adopt twins. Their mother had died shortly after giving birth. Since there was no father in the picture, these little babies needed help if they were to survive. My daughter and son-in-law reached […]
My Bible reading this week included this story and I was going to write about it – then I remembered I had posted a blog on this about 3 years ago. So – here I go sharing it again. Grandma’s Ramblings My devotion today told the story of the woman who anointed Jesus with costly […]
I shared earlier this week a new game my husband and I have discovered and that we love. The game is so popular there are many different versions. https://barblaneblog.com/2022/11/23/from-one-addiction-to-another/ If you are interested, check out one – or two – or more of these. Ticket to Ride (original version) Ticket to Ride Rails and Sails […]
Next week we celebrate Thanksgiving. As I began reflecting on my many blessings and making a list of things to be grateful for, I realized we often mention the “big” ones (which we should) like knowing Jesus Christ or our family. Then I thought how often we just take much for granted without stopping to […]
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of our son’s death. Time does heal – but it’s not a complete healing. Sorrow and pain remain and while life does go on, when you lose a loved one to death, the anniversary of their death, their birthday and other special times bring memories flooding back. It’s bittersweet. Thankful […]
Looking at my posts over the years, this post keeps getting views and seems to be a popular one. Not honestly sure why so much interest in angels, but thought I would reblog for my new followers that might also be interested in the subject. Grandma’s Ramblings I was recently asked to give a speech […]
Today I went to church. I walked from my car in a public parking lot with my Bible in my hand and never once felt afraid. Entering the foyer of my church, I visited with fellow worshipers in front of large windows without once looking to see if anyone was watching us. When it was […]
As election time draws near, I often wonder what the founders of our nation would think about the people we have become. The God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are a gift of God….Thomas Jefferson (This […]
After a record-setting week of cold temps – it is great to be above freezing once again – even into the 40’s. Last Sunday I came home from church and did not go out again until this past Saturday. My husband took me to Applebee’s for lunch. I have been to Applebees many times to […]
This post is SO TRUE! If you want to share your relationship with Jesus – great, but how about working on relationships with those you choose to share with. Becoming Bridge Builders I am passionate about Christians sharing their faith with those outside of the family of God. What I am not a big fan […]
I shared earlier this week a new game my husband and I have discovered and that we love. The game is so popular there are many different versions. https://barblaneblog.com/2022/11/23/from-one-addiction-to-another/ If you are interested, check out one – or two – or more of these. Ticket to Ride (original version) Ticket to Ride Rails and Sails […]
I like this view of worship in church – taken from one of my husband’s sermons. Worship our way: Conductor: God Performers: Worship Leaders Audience: Congregation Worship God’s Way: Conductor: Worship Leaders Performers: Congregation Audience: God Worship – Our Way vs God’s Way — Thoughts of a Retired Pastor
