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 […]
While visiting the St Croix River Valley we found the site of the first commercial sawmill in what became the state of Minnesota. Two lumbermen from Marine Illinois, David Hone and Lewis Judd, finding the area’s abundant white pine, decided to build a sawmill here. They named the spot Marine after their hometown in Illinois. […]
She was such a cute little girl. A little afraid, but very curious, of the Americans who had moved into her neighborhood. She began by peeping around the corner of the wall of our compound, trying to sneak a look at us while remaining hidden herself. Slowly she came out of hiding and let us […]
Recently our youngest granddaughter had a sleepover with us. We took her to a children’s museum. On the way home we started playing a game we had played with our children when they were little to pass the time on a road trip. My husband started by saying “I’m going on a picnic and I’m […]
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 […]
What a difference a day makes! Yesterday morning when I woke up I posted a verse from the Psalms: This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. Since we could not go to church I was thinking that I could complain about the restrictions right now with […]
The young people from Bethel Assembly of God standing with their barrels with funds raised for BGMC this past Sunday! Boys and Girls Missions Club (BGMC) is the missions program my church uses to teach the children to love the world – not just our own country – and to do what they can to make a […]
When I was in junior high we had an assignment to find out our family’s background – what nationality made up our family tree. My parents did not have a lot of information to share, but Dad said his mother’s family was Irish and his father’s family German. Mother was not very clear about her father’s side […]
It started with Claudine. Claudine was a young high school student living in Cebu City, Philippines. Through Compassion’s program to help release children from poverty, I began sending a monthly contribution to help meet Claudine’s educational and physical needs. While in high school Claudine attended the Cornerstone Student Center. Through the Center – in cooperation […]
Several years ago my daughter brought me a book of poems and reflections on growing old. When she gave it to me she assured me she did not think I was old – but she thought I would enjoy looking at my mother’s world (since my mother was old). Too quickly the years have passed. […]
As I age, I am battling “Old Man Arthritis.” Some days when I get out of bed I can hardly walk. After a trip to the bathroom and then to the kitchen for my cup of coffee (which my husband always has ready for me), I began to lose some of the stiffness and I am […]
My husband and I continue our Scrabble addiction (Confessions of a Scrabble Addict). We played 26 games in January and ended in a tie – 13 games each. For February we have played a game every day (it’s been bitter cold outside – so what can you do?) and we are still tied at 14 […]
Growing up as a Christian I have met people who did not accept the Bible or have any belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. While I have never agreed with them, I can understand how someone might reject the Gospel. A Muslim, a Hindu, a Buddhist or simply an atheist might reject […]
I must confess that I am constantly looking for new words to use in a game. When I read a book I am on the outlook for new words. As I glance through a magazine, my eyes just seem to latch on to new words in the articles or the advertisements. During the commercials when […]
