MINISTER

March 31, 2011

 

Happy Birthday to Aunt Shirley.  Aunt Shirley is Grandpa's sister who lives in Cleveland, Ohio.  Grandpa picked out a card that only a brother could for his sister.  Pretty funny!  Grandpa went through some old photo's that were Granny's and sent them to Aunt Shirley.  When we talked with her this morning on the phone it was fun talking about the pictures.

 

Grandpa and I were invited to come out to Deb and John's cabin this Sunday.  We are looking forward to seeing them and the rebuilding of the cabin.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

( I Am Significant)

 

I am a MINISTER of reconciliation for God.

 

2 Corinthians 5:17-21----Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!  All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the MINISTRY of reconciliation:  that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them.  And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.  We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.  We implore you on Christ's behalf:  Be reconciled to God.  God made his who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

 

Love, grandma

TEMPLE

March 30, 2011

 

Winter is not over in Garrettsville.  We just had about 3 inches of snow fall this evening.  It's actually very pretty on the trees and surroundings.  We know it won't last long so we can enjoy it.   Grandpa just took down his yellow ribbon caution tape that had kept the snowmobiles from coming through our yard.  Hmmmm, maybe a day or two to soon.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Significant)

 

I am God's TEMPLE.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16-----Don't you know that you yourselves are God's TEMPLE and that God's Spirit lives in you?

 

Love, grandma

WITNESS

Tuesday, March 29, 2010

 

Hallelujah!  Today I met with 3 other women who are working on the Windham Bicentennial quilt and we finished the quilt top.  One of the girls took it home to quilt so I think my job is done unless she needs help.  I did take a picture of it so maybe on a future post I'll send a picture.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

 

(I Am Significant)

I am a personal WITNESS of Christ.

 

Acts 1:8-----But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my WITNESSES in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

 

Love, grandma

CHOSEN

Monday, March 28, 2011

 

Had a wonderful day of accomplishments.  Swimming seamed effortless and swam my full workout plus an extra lap or two. I was able to quilt a good two and half hours this afternoon while  Grandpa was checking out our maps and directions for our upcoming trip. 

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Significant)

 

I have been CHOSEN and appointed to bear fruit.

 

John 15:16----You did not CHOOSE me, but I CHOSE you and appointed you to go and bear fruit---fruit that will last.  Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

 

Love, grandma

TRUE VINE

Sunday, March 27, 2011

 

Hope you all had a wonderful Sunday and are looking forward to the upcoming week. 

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Significant)

 

I am a branch of the TRUE VINE, a channel of His life.

 

John 15:1,5-----"I am the TRUE VINE, and my Father is the gardener.  I am the VINE; you are the branches.  If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

 

Love, grandma

SALT AND LIGHT

Saturday, March 26, 2011

 

Thanks for your email Erica always good to hear from you and yes I am doing well. :)

 

I see where John and Michael are in San Antonio, TX for the NCAA semi finals.  Should be some good games to watch.

 (John is our son and Michael our grandson)

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Significant)

I am the SA;T and LIGHT of the earth.

 

Matthew 5:13-14----You are the SALT of the earth.  But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.  You are the LIGHT of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

 

Love, grandma

Hummingbirds

This evening my sister-in-law, Shirley, sent an email with a web cam address that was of a hummingbird sitting on her eggs to be hatched.  One egg hatched this morning and the other one just moments ago which I was able to witness.  How cool is that.  The web cam address is http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ourhummingbirdnest-com
It's amazing to watch and a real treat to see nature at it's best.

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Secure)

I am born of God and the evil one can't touch me.

1 John 5:18---We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him.

Love, grandma

THE COOKIE

Last night I received a phone call from a friend.  My friend is an amputee and her husband has dementia.  She asked for a favor which of course I said "sure".  She wanted me to stop by her house to sample a cookie she made.  The cookie was made without sugar and she was trying new recipes for Christmas.  The cookie was very good.  I thought I would be getting some to take home but she said I would get some for Christmas.  Before I left I held her hand and her husbands hand to pray.  Her husband said "Oh! your hands are cold".  I said yes they are most of the time.  I prayed and went to withdraw my hand and her husband did not want to let go.  The expression on his face was beautiful.  He said I want to warm your hand up.  I was so touched by his caring for me and just think it was all over a cookie.  God is so good to take care of our needs.

HIDDEN

HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY STEVE!!!!!

(Steve is our second child born to us 50 years ago today)

 

WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST

WHO YOU CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Secure)

 

I am HIDDEN with Christ in God.

 

Colossians 3:3-----For you died, and your life is now HIDDEN with Christ in God.

 

Love, grandma

CITIZEN

(I Am Secure)

 

Monday, March 21, 2011

 

Hello all,  By now you might know Grandma is having some fun putting pictures on facebook.  I'll try not to embarrass you, well maybe a little bit.:) 

(These are some of the Happy Grandma and Grandpa's grandchildren 11 & 13 years ago.)

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

I am a CITIZEN of heaven.

 

Philippians 3:20----But our Citizenship is in heaven.  And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

 

Love, grandma

CONFIDENT

Sunday, March 20, 2011

 

Steve called us today and shared that his family had a birthday celebration gathering for him this weekend.  All were able to come except Aaron who had pink eye.  Aaron was very disappointed he couldn't be there but Steve told him that he was probably contagious and it wouldn't be good for the others.  Aaron wanted a haircut before he went for his weekend training so Steve took his clippers and went to Aaron's and gave him a shorter haircut then he wanted.  It was not a good weekend for Aaron. :(  I believe Aaron is coming over to Steve and Tracy's on Tuesday, the actual birthday. 

 

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Secure)

 

I am CONFIDENT that the good work God has begun in me will be perfected.  

 

Philippians 1:6-----being CONFIDENT of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

 

Love, grandma

ANOINTED

Saturday, March 19, 2011

 

This evening I had the most wonderful opportunity to attend a worship service at Hudson Community Chapel.  The worship music was up lifting and I felt like I was taken to the throne of Jesus.  The worship leader sang and played guitar, there were two other guitars played by young men, a drummer by a young man and Tori on keys.  Tori sang harmony with the leader and also had two solo songs of worship.  The Pastor gave a memorable message of Jesus being judged by the high priest and all the chief priests.  The title of his message was : The Judge is judged. The Scripture was Mark 14:53-65.  (Tori is my 15 year old granddaughter)

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

( I Am Secure)

 

I have been established, ANOINTED and sealed by God.

 

2 Corinthians 1:21-22-----Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ.  He ANOINTED us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

 

Love, grandma

SEPARATE

Friday, March 18, 2011

 

Grandpa took our Amish neighbor this morning to town and when he returned Grandpa told me we were invited to an Amish dinner and benefit auction.  The dinner and auction were being held at the Nelson Community Center.  The dinner started at 5 o'clock and was pizza from dominos and there was salad, pies, ice cream and drinks.  The cost was a donation based on the donors discretion.  There was a silent auction which consisted of many filled baskets and merchandise items.  A person would buy tickets and put  as many as they wanted in the attached bags that were on the items.  Grandma bought $20.00 dollars worth of tickets but didn't win anything which was fine since it was a benefit to the Amish Schools.  There also was a regular action consisting of many items homemade and donated items.  We didn't bid on anything but it was fun watching everyone else.   We never know what our day will bring and today was one of them.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I Am Secure)

 

I cannot be SEPARATED from the love of God.  

 

Romans 8:35-39-----Who shall SEPARATE us from the love of Christ?  Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?  As it is written:

    For your sake we face death all day long;

    we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.  For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 

Love, grandma

ASSURED

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

 

Had a fun day today wishing and celebrating my friend Bev's special birthday.  I can't say the number yet because Grandma is going to be the same age on my birthday.  Our friends, Fran, Becky and myself all classmates and our friend Dora came to my house hoping to wish Bev a Happy Birthday on Skype.  Unfortunately Bev's computer was having problems and they couldn't get the internet.  Bev called us and we sang Happy Birthday to her on speaker phone.  It was fun to hear her, laugh with her and grow another day older with her. Happy Birthday Bev!

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am Secure)

 

I am ASSURED that all things work together for good.   Romans 8:28-----And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

 

Love, grandma

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEV!

WISHING YOU COULD BE HERE WITH US TO CELEBRATE YOUR SPECIAL BIRTHDAY.

 I JUST CAN'T WRITE THAT BIG NUMBER YET SINCE WE ALL WILL TURN OVER TO IT THIS YEAR.

FROM YOUR GOOD FRIENDS, FRAN, BECKY AND PAT

COMPLETE

Monday, March 15, 2011

 

Grandpa surprised me again today.  He had to go for blood work in Ravenna this morning.  This is for his psa test that is done routinely now.  He had some time to spare so he stopped at Marc's to pick up some items.  He watches the sales because prices have sky rocketed especially in produce.  He knows I love fruits and vegetables and saw where the prices of grapes were $1.29 a pound and lettuce $1.89 so he bought some just for me.  How sweet is that?

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am accepted)

 

I am COMPLETE in Christ   Colossians 2:10-----and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.

 

Love, grandma

FORGIVEN

Sunday, March 13, 2011

 

I checked in on facebook and saw pictures of Steve and Tracy in Mexico.  Really nice pictures and looks like they were having a good time.  So glad you were able to take that vacation. 

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am accepted)

 

I have been redeemed and forgiven of ALL my sins.    Colossians 1:14-----in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

 

Love, grandma 

 

 

DIRECT ACCESS

Saturday, March 12, 2011

 

No place like home!  It felt good today just staying home in my most comfortable clothes and doing what I like to do most. Quilting and listening to WCRF radio station.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am accepted)

 

I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit.    Ephesians 2:18-----For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

 

Love, grandma

ADOPTED

Friday, March 11, 2011

 

Devastating news with the earthquake in Japan and the tsunami following.  Unbelievable pictures.  How many lives were lost without a warning.  My heart goes out to their families.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am accepted)

 

I have been ADOPTED as God's child.   Ephesians 1:5-------he predestined us to be ADOPTED as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.

 

Love, grandma

SAINT

Thursday, March 10, 2011

 

Another big snow storm predicted for tonight and tomorrow.  I kind of think there might be another snow day for some people if they are not on Spring break.  :)

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am accepted)

 

I am a SAINT.   Ephesians 1:1-----Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,  To the SAINTS who are faithful in Christ Jesus:

 

Love, grandma

BODY

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

 

Hope your day was as flavorful as mine.  Went to the Renascence Center to pick up my free potatoes and onions.  They have a monthly give away to families who live in Portage County.  They do this once a month and what ever is left over they have to give away and not sell any of it.  I'm making potato salad for the funeral dinner Friday.  Our car did smell like onions by the time I got home.

 

Went to church for our bible study but we have been doing a round table question and answer session that's unplanned.  It really has been very good to have this opportunity.  It's more like an open forum.  Any question goes.

 

Went on to the pool and had an amazing swim.  Everything felt good and I cut my time a few minutes doing my same routine. Sweeeeet!

 

Came home and enjoyed my time with Grandpa with a little quilting on the side. :)

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I'm accepted)

 

I am a member of Christ's BODY   1 Corinthians 12:27----Now you are the BODY of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

 

Love, grandma

I BELONG

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

A heartfelt day.  One of our ladies who works on the Windham Historical Society bicentennial quilt Mother passed away early this morning.  We met to sew to work on the quilt today and wondered why she didn't come.  We called her house and were told the sad news.  Her mother was up in her 90s and had been failing in health.  She is our friend and we know she is hurting and we hurt with her.

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am accepted)

I BELONG to God------1 Corinthians 6:19-20  Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?  You are not your own; you were bought at a price.  Therefore honor God with your body.

Love, grandma

UNITED

Monday, March 7, 2011

 

Grandpa surprised me today when he went to the store for sale items.  He got eggs for .99 cents a dozen which he brought 4 dozen home.  I love my fruit and he brought home an 8# bag of big beautiful oranges and paid $4.99 which was a pretty good deal.  I love it when he does the shopping for us.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am accepted)

 

I am UNITED with the Lord-----1 Corinthians 6:17  But he who UNITES himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit.

 

Love, grandma

JUSTIFIED

Sunday, March 6, 2011

 

A quiet day today.  Sunday school and church, pizza for lunch, phone call from Steve, nap in the afternoon, soup for supper and here I am now writing to you.  So thankful for good health, food for my physical body and food for my soul.  A warm house and a loving family.  I must be the riches person in the world with all of these blessings.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am accepted)

 

I have been JUSTIFIED-----Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been JUSTIFIED through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Love, grandma

FRIEND

Saturday, March 5, 2011

 

Grandpa and I were invited to Tim and Kathy's for supper this evening.  It was so very nice to see Grandma and Grandpa Grubbs also.  Kasey and Jared were there being it was Spring break for them and Steve and Amy Grubbs were there with their girls.  Tim cooked an awesome supper of chicken corden bleu along with rice pilaf,corn, tossed salad and rolls. Kathy, the sauce for the chicken you made was yummy. Thanks Tim and Kathy for the invite.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST

WHO I CAN BE IN CHRIST

(I am accepted)

 

I am Christ's FRIEND-----John 15:15  I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business.  Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.

 

Love, grandma

 

A New Biginning

Friday, March 4, 2011

 

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ then our new THOUGHT FOR THE DAY will remind you who you are in Christ.  If you are not a believer in Jesus Christ you will be introduced of what your relationship can be in Christ.  Thank you for walking down this road with me.

 

WHO I AM IN CHRIST:

(I Am Accepted)

 

I am God's child------John 1:12  Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

 

 

Had a wonderful day today even though it was gloomy and rainy.  Grandpa took me out for supper this evening which is always a treat.  Came home and had our dessert and coffee.  Since I swim I don't feel one bit guilty eating my chocolates and sweet desserts.  I might have to swim a few more laps but it worth every mouth full.  I think I gave you enough to think about tonight so I'll be signing off.

 

Love, grandma

HUMAN

Thursday, March 3, 2011

 

My friend Bev Johnson called today to see if her Skype was working.  Grandpa took the message so when I came home from the pool I skyped Bev.  She came in loud and clear.  I have to confess I haven't been on skype for a long time because I forget to turn it on.  It had a whole new format which is for the better to see and talk.  Since I had turned it on I called Erica and I must say she looked fantastic.  I checked to see who I have on skype and these are the following: My friends the Johnson's who so graciously gave us the camera to be on skype, (2) addresses for Kyle, Alyssa, Michael, Tori and Sam Weaver.  I would love to ad more family if you have skype and I will try very hard to remember to turn it on.  It's the next best thing to HUMAN contact.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Love rules without a sword and binds without a cord.

 

"I led them with cords of HUMAN kindness, with ties of love..."

Hosea 11:4 NIV

 

Love, grandma

WALK

March 1, 2011

 

Had a wonderful day with friends and quilting.  We meet again next Tuesday for more fun.  It will be sad when this Windham Historical quilt gets done.  Might have to start another quilt. :)

 

Grandpa took a nice WALK today back to almost the woods.  Said he didn't see any trees down from the rain storm we had the other night. 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Those who WALK with God always reach their destination. 

 

"Jesus sayeth unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

John 14:6 KJV

 

(I think the old King James version of the bible is so poetic sometimes.  This verse is one of them."

 

Love, grandma