Though he was God, He did not think equality with God as something to cling to: Instead, He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When He appeared, in human form, He humbled Himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s […]
One of the favorite places I ever visited on our road trips is St. Simons Island. If I won the lottery (which I don’t play) I would have a home there. It is not only beautiful with the old oak trees and Spanish moss, but full of history. One of the attractions there is the […]
I’m still laughing today! All my married life my husband has teased me about my “southern twang.” There are many words that I clearly do not say correctly – that is – if your standard is the “General American” accent. Brendan Houdek, a Speech Coaching Associate at New York Speech Coaching and the Head of […]
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago my oldest daughter bought me a small porcelain doll – a little clown. All through my treatment the little doll sat on my desk at work smiling at me and encouraging me that I was going to make it through this tough time. As […]
Posted on November 27, 2017 by Grandma’s Ramblings This writer’s little girl understands better than most the true story of Jesus coming to earth. This entry was posted in Uncategorized by Grandma’s Ramblings. Bookmark the permalink.
With the easing of restrictions in our state and since we have received both doses of the vaccine for Covid, we took a trip north to Traverse City, Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay created by the glaciers is a beautiful bay 32 miles long and 10 miles wide. In the middle of this bay the glaciers […]
It’s almost Mother’s Day – and my memories of Mom keep coming back so strong. She was such a feisty lady. In her 60’s she drove a bright yellow car and slowed down only slightly for stop signs. She loved to show my daughters how to do the Charleston. (Does the younger generation today have […]
A rich young ruler came to Jesus with an important question: “What can I do to inherit eternal life?” Depending on what religious background you come from, there could be different answers. Some religions reject the very idea of “eternal life” and believe your spirit will live on in some form or another and that […]
Although I wrote this 8 years ago, it is still true today. Grandma’s Ramblings When I was a young girl just learning to read, my primary storybook was the Hurlbut’s Story of the Bible for Young and Old. Originally published in 1904 it was the complete Bible story including the Old Testament and the New Testament. […]
Limbo – “an uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition.” My husband and I recently made a decision to sell our house and move from northern Illinois to Michigan. Our real estate agent told us our house would sell better if we did not have a lot of “clutter” […]
Today is Zoe’s 8th birthday. What joy she brings to me. So happy birthday Zoe – posting this again because you make me laugh! Grandma’s Ramblings Love playing school with my granddaughter. Although we have to play by her rules. She tells me what character I will be – and she tells me what I […]
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 […]
The last part of March is full of memories for me. It was March 29 I married my first sweetheart. Lonnie had just come home from a journey of duty as a Marine in Vietnam. We were married and quickly headed out to the USMC base in Quantico, Virginia. We were blessed with almost thirteen […]
I was just six years old. Too young many would say to know what I was really doing. But I knew. Growing up in a family that attended church every Sunday and where my parents practiced what they preached on Monday through Saturday also, I understood that Jesus loved everyone – even “sinners.” I wasn’t […]
