When I think of sand, I think of the desert.  But how neat to enjoy sand dunes right here in Michigan – right alongside a beautiful lake! We explored the sand dunes at Silver Lake.  They are located along Lake Michigan between Muskegon and Ludington.  Over 2,000 acres of sand, the dunes are part of […]

Reading in Matthew this week with my husband for our devotions I found a statement by Jesus that made me really stop and think about what I say. But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken….New International Version. Other translations […]

Looking through my files on lessons I taught when I was in full time ministry, I found these notes on the book of James. I thought I would share them in hopes of encouragement as we have been facing difficult times the past two years. Hope they challenge/encourage you. The Book of James is a […]

We often hear people say we should be color blind. When we look at someone we should not see white/black/brown but rather just a person. That sounds like a good idea. But it is one I cannot accept. First of all, I think it is simply not possible. How can you not observe what color […]

Outside our patio window we have bird feeders. I love to watch all the beautiful birds and think of what a creator our God is. He could have made one kind of bird. Checking National Geographic and various other sites, I found that it is estimated there are between 10,000 to 18,000 different species of […]

As Father’s Day comes around again – this post from two years ago still means so much to me. My little granddaughter’s confidence in her Daddy speaks well of him – but is also a reminder of God’s love for me. Grandma’s Ramblings My daughter recently spent several weeks in Sierra Leone tutoring the child […]

Growing up in church I often heard a quote from the gospel of Luke that tells us Jesus said “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. Often this would be followed by an admonition that as Christians we would have crosses we must […]

The Pony Express route ran from St Joseph Missouri to Sacramento California and covered 1,996 miles. It took the riders on average ten days to make this long trek. This mail service only lasted 18 months from April 3, 1860 to October 26, 1961. The telegraph wires which provided such quick means of communication meant […]

Reading of the empty tomb, there is one story that I love the most. Mary Magdalene is standing outside the empty tomb weeping in despair. All her hopes were crushed when Jesus died on the cross and was placed in a tomb. This man who had delivered her from the bondage of sin. This man […]

I have not posted anything for almost three weeks (have you missed me?). In case anyone was wondering, here’s my story. In 1971 Hasbro/Romper Room created small egg-shaped figures that “wobble” from side to side but return to an upright position. Their slogan for these toys was “Weebles Wobble but They Don’t Fall Down.” Inside […]

The Bible lists nine fruit of the Holy Spirit. I find it interesting that it is fruit not fruits; singular not plural. Appears God desires for us to display all of His attributes; not pick and choose. It should be our prayer for all of the Holy Spirit’s presence to be shown in our life. […]

So many times, I think we have a “special” moment in our devotion time or listening to a good song or a good message. We get all excited and are ready to go out and save the world. But, in reality, we often miss doing what Jesus has asked of us in our daily normal […]

We all love super heroes! Iron Man Spider-Man Batman Captain America Green Arrow Hulk Aquaman Ant-Man Thor And the list could go on and on. We have a love affair with super heroes.  We dress up like them.  Our children carry backpacks with their images.  We buy comic books, watch movies and TV shows where […]

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 […]