Grandma's Gleanings
Words and Thoughts from Grandma
It was bound to happen eventually. Anytime I dare to venture down to my clothes line to hang some laundry out to dry, I am accompanied by an assemblage of stray cats…stray cats that were adopted by me a decade ago, or should I say that THEY adopted me. This little brood of kitties is …
I can hear a voice crying through the vista of time, ‘It may not come today, or it may not come tomorrow, but it is well that it is within thine heart, yes, it is well that you are trying. You may not see it; the dream may not be fulfilled, but it’s good …
One thing is for certain, she didn’t get it from me, but she absolutely was infected…badly! Every Sunday morning, when our young toddler was dropped off at the door of our church nursery, the ladies were well aware of what was in store for them. Even at that young age, my daughter was a bit …
What characteristics would you list in your definition of a friend? What do you consider the hallmarks of true friendship? For me, loyalty is an essential quality, someone who sticks by me when times are tough, when I’m at my weakest. Common interests are always a plus, someone who shares the same hobbies, pastimes, …
If compromise didn’t exist, agreements would never by attained between people of diverse opinions. The Great Compromise of 1787 is one example of bridging a gap between two different viewpoints. The government of a free nation was being formed when a disagreement arose between the smaller states, who sought equal representation, and larger states, …
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 …
It was the “cool of the day,” another perfect evening in a perfect garden. Creation had been completed, the “waters under the heaven,” the bountiful ground that “brought forth grass,” those “great lights…to rule the day and night,” the vast array of “moving creatures” of the sea and “every winged fowl of the air,” …
He had set up the surprise perfectly. We would take a short, relaxing drive to one of our favorite scenic spots, spend the afternoon chatting and enjoying the view, then call it a day. When we arrived at the lake that day, I was his best friend, but when I traveled home that evening, …
Oh, that dear, sweet, little boy of ours. He was definitely a one-of-a-kind…tenderhearted, with a propensity to roam about our neighborhood in search of helpless, abandoned critters of all shapes and sizes, and then take upon himself the responsibility of rescuing them. One such rescue was a black Labrador retriever, a puppy. When our …
Take a moment and make a mental list. In your opinion, who are the three most popular, well-known, wealthiest, possibly even notorious, cultural icons in our world today? How did they reach that pinnacle of success? By righteous, godly living? Faithful preaching of the gospel? Do they live a life that glorifies God and …
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 …
What a welcome surprise was in store for me! God had afforded me an opportunity to help out a sister who was struggling physically, and after four hours of housework and laundry, this ole’ gal was pooped out. On my way home, I thanked God for blessing me with this open door of ministry …
I have NEVER been a big fan of perfume, I am the one reduced to weepy eyes, a stuffy nose, and bouts of sneezing if I’m exposed to strong scents in an enclosed area for any extended amount of time. Even an encounter with a flowery dryer sheet can send this gal into an …
No other man could match his splendor; no other recorded king of Israel would even come close to his wealth and wisdom. Even Jesus Himself referred to this king when speaking of the raiment that God provides for His “lilies of the field,” Jesus stated that “even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” King David’s sin with Bathsheba …