Posted on April 13, 2021 by Grandma’s Ramblings START WHERE YOU ARE USE WHAT YOU HAVE DO ALL YOU CAN Thoughts of a Retired Pastor Philippians 1:12-26 But I want you to know, brethren, that the thingswhich happenedto me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel,so that it has become evidentto the […]

In today’s reading for Lent I read the creation story and Adam and Eve’s failure to obey God’s commands. Although I have read this story countless times I was struck today by the difference the story gives us of how God created man and woman in comparison to the rest of His creation. The stars, […]

Just a few miles from my home is a sign that says “P.O.W. Camp Owosso.” The sign is outside of a oval track for car and motorcycle racing. Being new to this area, this sign caught my interest and I decided to do some research on the camp. Here is what I found. During World […]

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; this Cornerstone, this solid Ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, here in the love of Christ I […]

What a year 2020 was! Coronavirus – and all the uncertainty and problems that has created. Loss of jobs/income, loss of ability to travel freely to name just a few. Division over wearing a mask or not wearing one. The election also brought such division and unrest. The arguments over BLM. We were looking forward […]

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 […]