Grandma's Gleanings
Words and Thoughts from Grandma
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In England, this was a revolutionary thought for the day. For a church to see beyond its national borders to the heathen in far-off lands was uncommon, but one young man was about to change the missionary landscape. In 1792, a little-known, thirty-one-year-old English preacher exhorted his congregation to “stretch forth” into the unknown …
An old tunnel marks the beginning and ending point of our weekly old-people-trying-to-stay-fit aerobic walk through an historic zoo. Although this local zoo first opened its doors to the public in 1898, I don’t know the specific age of this underpass. By all appearances, its existence spans decades, as it faithfully provides a gateway …
Could this feat EVER be accomplished or was it a hopeless cause? To be honest, I was beginning to harbor some intense doubts. Our small Christian school had formed a high school choir, and those youngsters had a deep desire to sing for their Savior. I was confident that if we offered God our …
We had anticipated this trip for weeks and today was the day that we would enjoy a visit through the rural beauty of Amish country. As we neared our destination, we passed a steady stream of horse-drawn buggies that were traveling along the berm of the road. After a few miles of observation, my …
Today’s project at hand: we get to cram the box! Okay, let me explain the process involved in this joyous celebration of sweetness. I always look forward to date days with my grandchildren. We don’t make elaborate itineraries, a simple play day at a park, a lunch at McDonald’s, or a visit to the …
Not many days in American history evoke the memories as does September 11, 2001. That would be a dark time for our country, a day of terrorism on a scale beyond our comprehension, a day of death and fear. But in the aftermath of those horrific attacks, an iconic image of weary first responders …
I took my usual seat in church last week, weary from a busy and burdened week, ready to hear something, anything, to encourage my heart and revive my exhausted spirit. This had been a particularly stressful week, a week when my sleep was deficient, and my own strength was depleted. What would God have for …
I don’t know another season that can so easily hold two diametrically opposed emotions, especially for those of us more advanced in years. Christmas for me is a joyous time, my favorite season of the year, yet in some ways, it is a time of reflection blended with a touch of sadness. I am …
Christmas memories can be the richest upon which to reminisce, especially when those fond remembrances revolve around children. Some of my favorite Christmas moments were spent at a local nursery choosing the perfect tree for our holiday celebration. Armed with hyperactive kiddos, we would trek to the nursery early on a Saturday morning, make …
This was it, my first opportunity to impress my fiancé with my vast array of cooking skills. The two of us, along with another young couple, had planned a day at an amusement park, complete with a picnic meal. We packed up a small, portable grill, some hamburger, and all the sides. After arriving …
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They are arguably the most majestic of all birds, their nests perched in the tallest trees high above forested areas and generally close to a water source. That nest is one architectural wonder, four to five feet in diameter, reaching depths of over five feet, constructed with woven sticks, lined with grasses, filled with …
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I have done some stupid, hair-brained things in the course of my life, and this spectacle has to be close to the top of the list. My husband and I are in the midst of cleaning and remodeling our basement, and part of that project includes repainting the cement floor in a light gray …