After visiting Flint, Michigan on a recent trip, my husband and I traveled on to one of the most interesting little towns – Frankenmuth. Known as “Little Bavaria” the sign welcoming us gave a feel for what was to come as we explored the town. Its Bavarian-style architecture highlights its German roots. On of the […]
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. […]
Located in Jamestown, North Dakota is the National Buffalo Museum. They state that their purpose is “to advocate for the restoration of the North American bison through education and outreach.” It was an interesting stop on our road trip out west. The museum’s website states: The National Buffalo Museum opened in June of 1993 and […]
Rosie Fern Sechrest – 4/16/1918 to 4/4/2006 Hard to believe it has been 12 years since my mother died. Hard to believe it has been that long. My birthday and my mother’s were only eight days apart so we often celebrated them together. The year my mother died my husband and I had gone down […]
Growing up in a conservative church background we sang a lot of songs about the blood: There is Power in the Blood Oh the Blood of Jesus What Can Wash Away My Sins? (Nothing but the Blood of Jesus) The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power I hear less and less songs about the blood. […]
It has been 17 years now since my mother died. As times goes by, I miss her more and more. Growing old myself, I understand her more – and wished I could ask her questions about this growing old business. Grandma’s Ramblings Rosie Fern Sechrest – 4/16/1918 to 4/4/2006 Hard to believe it has been […]
My husband and I visited the Fort Custer National Cemetery today. We were impressed by the entrance to the cemetery. All along the main road were rows and rows of flags. This Avenue of Flags was dedicated May 26, 1986. It is composed of 152 flagpoles located along the main road, and an additional 50 […]
The tears are partly a result of the tension of the past few days. For over a month I have been planning a women’s retreat for my church. With the guest speaker, who is my youngest daughter, I have brainstormed picking a theme, planning the lessons, the decorations, the music. I so wanted it to […]
My husband has always liked short, but meaningful quotes that he reads or hears. He has a notebook where he writes them down. He also has just come up with many on his own over the years of teaching/preaching. I am getting a new computer (my current one is almost eleven years old and just […]
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 […]
In honor of those who have faithfully served our country. My father who served with the Navy in the Pacific during WW II. My mother was left at home to care for three small children. (I was not born until after the war.) My first husband who was with the USMC in Vietnam. Wounded while […]
Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little, when we arrive safely because we sailed too close to the shore. Disturb us, Lord, when with the abundance of things we possess we have lost our thirst for the waters of […]
Home again after taking a trip to the top of the mitten to see the Tunnel of Trees. Since moving to Michigan last year I have heard a lot about this short section of highway (approximately 27 miles) that follows the shore of Lake Michigan and the Little Traverse Bay. Told by many how beautiful […]
Christmas gets a lot of attention. The stores have barely cleared their shelves of Halloween decorations when they put out Christmas trees, Santa Claus and elves and all kind of Christmas decorations. All through the month of December, parties are scheduled, churches plan Christmas programs. But for me as a Christian while Christmas is important, […]
