While in Mackinaw City for our 40th wedding anniversary, we enjoyed a ride on the Shepler’s Ferry. While we did not go the island, we chose a nighttime cruise “A Night of Falling Stars”. We boarded the ferry a little before 9:00 p.m. and enjoyed an hour and a half cruise as we counted the […]
Posted on November 1, 2024 by Grandma’s Ramblings In good times and bad – blessed be the name of the Lord! Posted in Belief in God, Bible, Blessings, Christian Life, Faith, Music, Praise, Uncategorized, Worship | Tagged Blessed Be Your Name, Blessings, Christian Life, Faith, Matt Redman, Music, name of God, Word of God, Worship […]
Last year I shared stories of women who played a big part in history – yet are often ignored in our history books and their stories remain largely untold. I wonder if anyone who read those blogs even remember those women now. Dot Graden, Ann Caracristi, Virginia Adaholt, Jeannette Rankin and Katherine Johnson were all […]
Look at the pain, sorrow and despair of that day: The sense of despair and failure that must have filled Peter’s heart when he realized he had denied Jesus. “Suddenly Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind….and he broke down and wept bitterly.” The horror of what his actions had caused must have been unbearable for […]
Reading a friend’s blog today got my mind thinking about how fast this year has gone by. How fast my life is going by. As I thought about the years already past (76) and wondered how many years lie ahead of me, I thought of the story in the Bible of Enoch. In the genealogy […]
Facebook is full of posts about saying “Merry Christmas” vs “Happy Holidays.” We go through this scenario every year. Christians judge people’s spirituality on what greeting they give and if anyone says “Happy Holidays” – well – they must not be a Christ follower. What are we wishing someone when we wish them a “Merry’ Christmas? […]
After my son told me I was not old, I was seasoned, I keep asking myself “What seasoning am I?” Thinking on that led me down a lot of different paths. I thought of funny descriptions of our different personalities. But then it led me to think of the concept of followers of Jesus bearing […]
Christmas! What a magical time! We decorate our homes with trees, candles, wreaths. We put out a nativity set and hang up an angel or two. We plan gatherings with family and friends where there will be presents and lots of delicious food to eat. Everything is so neat and tidy – so beautiful. It’s […]
Last year I shared stories of women who played a big part in history – yet are often ignored in our history books and their stories remain largely untold. I wonder if anyone who read those blogs even remember those women now. Dot Graden, Ann Caracristi, Virginia Adaholt, Jeannette Rankin and Katherine Johnson were all […]
I read this story a few years ago. I do not know who wrote it. It is not original with me but at this time of Thanksgiving I think it is so appropriate. “One afternoon a shopper at the local mall felt the need for a coffee break. She bought herself a little bag of […]
He did not wait till the world was ready, till men and nations were at peace. He came when the heavens were unsteady, and prisoners cried out for release. He did not wait for the perfect time. He came when the need was deep and great. He dined with sinners in all their grime, turned water into wine. […]
I read this story a few years ago. I do not know who wrote it. It is not original with me but at this time of Thanksgiving I think it is so appropriate. “One afternoon a shopper at the local mall felt the need for a coffee break. She bought herself a little bag of […]
We have looked at the Golden Table of Shewbread and the Golden Lampstand. Today I will share about the third piece of furniture in the Holy Place – The altar of incense. The altar was made of acacia wood covered with gold. It was about 18 inches square and three feet tall. It stood in […]
Thanksgiving is over and it’s time for the Christmas season to begin. While it is a wonderful season, it always brings a debate among some on what greeting is correct – Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. I wrote this a few years ago – but think it might be a good reminder to how we […]
