Grandma's Gleanings
Words and Thoughts from Grandma
An amazing thing happens when God’s Word is embedded in our hearts and minds, the Holy Spirit has a deep well of rich resources from which to draw when needed. That fact was refreshed in my mind after receiving a message from a dear friend. On a recent skiing trip, her son found himself …
Early in the history of agriculture, farmers would generally divide their land into two halves. One half would be sown with crops, the other half of the property would remain uncultivated, or fallow. This pattern would alternate, giving the land a year to rest. Even Scripture provided for a soil rest, “But the seventh …
In plant terminology, thorns, spines, and prickles are defined as hard, rigid extensions of leaves, roots, stems, or buds with sharp, stiff ends. In simple laymen terms, they are the stupid, pointy thingies that make our fingers bleed. These thorns have one predominant function, they serve as a physical defense for the plant, deterring animals …
We all have our morning rituals, sipping some coffee, watching the news, or starting our day off with a short stroll. I’m a creature of habit, so I usually start my day by feeding my flock of feral kitties who are meowing-LOUDLY-at the back door. I love walking out on the deck in the …
I was a novice at this whole teaching thing, full of enthusiasm, optimism, and excitement, but sadly lacking in experience and wisdom. The year was 1975, I was fresh out of college and would be the new elementary music instructor at my former public school district, sharing the gift of music with sweet little ones …
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 …
East of the city of Jerusalem the landscape dramatically plummets from mountain peaks to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. The sandy area is littered with rocky caves where some of the most dramatic stories of the Bible have taken place. In 1947, a young Bedouin shepherd was seeking out a stray …
Purchasing a new car can be exciting, yet scary. Learning all the latest automotive technology can be daunting, especially for us older folks. Because we grew up with standard shift transmissions and eight track tapes, we are easily overwhelmed by all the gadgets and extras that today’s cars boast. Our newest purchase came equipped with a lane departure …
It was a perfect day for this spring cleaning chore-sunny, warm, with a slight breeze. The humidity was low and not a cloud could be seen in that endless blue sky. After three loads had splashed their way through the washing machine, the bedding was hanging out on our clothes line. Everything, including quilts, …