faith through trails – Grandma's Gleanings

Bone Broth and Bright Blessings

January 4, 2021 by Cathy Winkle

It was a simple, “little chamber,” a small guest room furnished with “a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick,” certainly nothing considered fancy or extravagant. This “great woman” of Shunem constrained her husband to prepare this oasis, this prophet’s chamber of sorts, for the prophet Elisha, that he might have a …

Heating Pads and Ice Packs

October 19, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

The whole saga began on a very windy, chilly, Wednesday morning. An outdoor project was in desperate need of completion, and in spite of the hurricane force winds (bit of an exaggeration), this was the day to knock this chore off of the ‘TO DO’ list. What a sense of accomplishment filled our home that …

Day One Hundred Ninety-Eight “Crisis”

March 2, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger-but recognize the opportunity. These motivational words were spoken by John F. Kennedy during a campaign speech in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 12, 1959. That charismatic …

Day Forty-Four “Fiery Trial”

September 22, 2019 by Cathy Winkle

It had been a neighborhood mainstay, an unpretentious little car garage handling vehicle inspections, oil changes, and other minor repairs. My youngsters knew that a flat bicycle tire could be there fixed free of charge, often referring to the owner as their uncle, even though he was not their kin. Neighbors would meet in that garage to sit …