In the book of Genesis when the Lord spoke to Moses out of the burning bush instructing him to go to Egypt and lead the Israelites out of bondage, Moses asked his name. The reply was “I am that I am.” The Hebrew words are ehyeh asher ehyeh. Many Bible scholars believe this could be translated […]
And just like that – Santa is gone for another year. But Jesus remains all year long. His gifts are year-round. Santa comes but once a year; Jesus is an ever-present help; Santa fills your stocking with goodies; Jesus supplies all your needs. Santa comes down your chimney uninvited; Jesus stands at your door and […]
The last part of March is full of memories for me. It was March 29 I married my first sweetheart. Lonnie had just come home from a journey of duty as a Marine in Vietnam. We were married and quickly headed out to the USMC base in Quantico, Virginia. We were blessed with almost thirteen […]
On one of our trips south we visited the College of the Ozarks. This Christian, liberal arts college is located near Branson, Missouri. Presbyterian minister, Rev. James Forsythe, founded the school in 1906. Called The School of the Ozarks, it was first a high school and became a junior college in 1956. Nine years later […]
In 2017 my husband, along with our youngest daughter and our granddaughter made a trip to Casey, Illinois to see the small town that boasted: While there we saw nine creations by Jim Bolin that have made the Guinness Book of World Records. You can read all about that visit and see pictures of the world’s […]
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 […]
