sin of pride – Grandma's Gleanings

Day Three Hundred Forty-Nine “Balloon Head Fred”

June 11, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

My junior church children would all giggle whenever I would share this silly story with them. The tale centered around a little boy named Fred. Now Fred had a problem, he was very handsome, talented, and personable…and he knew it. All the girls would sigh whenever Fred would enter a room, and he certainly …

Day One Hundred Ninety-Four “The Epitaph of Pride”

February 27, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

Located sixty miles northwest of Nazareth, on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, lies the remains of the once powerful, prideful city of Tyrus (Tyre). Ancient Tyre consisted of two parts, the first part of the city was on the mainland, the second part was located on a small island just off of the …

Day One Hundred Seventy-Four “Oatmeal”

February 7, 2020 by Cathy Winkle

What an impressive food! Benefits of this staple include improved heart health, lowered blood pressure, and improved cholesterol levels, all while strengthening immunity and decreasing cancer risks. But that slimy taste and pasty texture doesn’t always fill my taste buds with glee, and although I do make a morning bowl of oatmeal part of …