I wrote this blog about 911 before Charlie Kirk’s assassination, so I want to add that his martyrdom loudly proclaims the sad human condition and the hope we have in Jesus. Where were you on September 11th, 2001? (Some readers weren’t born yet, I know) If you were old enough, can you remember the moment…
Author: Grandma Grace
Roadblocks
That recent morning was like any other; I woke up, talked and prayed with dear Husband. The morning had begun with promise, but when I entered my kitchen, I was ambushed! Apparently, an evil gnome had made a terrible mess of my countertops. (It couldn’t have been me.) I started to cook our muesli, but…
Corinth, Ephesus, Plimouth
In January, an acquaintance, now a friend, agreed to mentor me. There was absolutely nothing for her to gain. She refused payment, and I had nothing to offer her. But she dove into the difficult job of teaching me an online platform that I knew nothing about. As a result of her gifted and faithful…
Inside Out
Ever had a wake-up moment? I had one when a battered old pick-up pulled into our church parking lot on a weekday when I was working on a project. I happened to be outside when the dust from the gravel parking lot settled and two women in worn straw hats and faded work clothes got…
Teamwork
O Our little church is doing a renovation of the sanctuary. The building is 72 years old, and it was time for repairing, updating, and beautifying the place where we gather. It’s been such a good lesson for me as I participated with many others in this project. Whew! Have I been slapped up the…
Halal
Have you ever felt a bit dry? Disconnected to your Source? Yesterday, I felt something was missing. My prayers weren’t spontaneously rising to my Maker. My soul felt shriveled. I prayed, “Lord, bring me close. And please, I hope You don’t have to use trouble to do it!” Shortly after, I heard some swallows giggling…