Valley of Fruitfulness
Mustard Seed Chronicles: Story Time with LU Grandma We all go through hard times in our lives. If someone did not believe that hard times are possible, then this past year certainly taught us all! Once years ago, my family was going through one of those times and I went to talk with my pastor. …
Is Death Real?
Mustard Seed Chronicles: Story Time with LU Grandma This may sound like a ridiculous question for a believer, but come with me and ask yourself: Is death real? I ask this question because my family and I have just experienced the home-going of our son, from this earthly life to the eternal presence of Jesus…
Fleeing Frightful or Faithfully Feeding
Mustard Seed Chronicles: Story Time with LU Grandma We feed birds…lots of birds in our side yard. At any given time, we have about 15 species ranging from big Woodpeckers, Crows, and Mourning Doves to tiny Titmice, Goldfinches, and Chick-a-dees. It is a joy to watch them, and as we do, God educates us about…
Who’s Your Support?
Mustard Seed Chronicles: Story Time with LU Grandma Last summer we had such beautiful irises blooming in our front yard. They had grown taller than in years past and I had noticed that some had succumbed to the strong northwest winds we had experienced earlier that spring. Some of them were actually at a 45-degree…
Craziness or Serenity- Which Do We Want?
Mustard Seed Chronicles: Story Time with LU Grandma I learn a lot from watching God’s creation and I hope you do too. This is an account of a time where God taught me a very important lesson. One afternoon in the summer, I was standing outside of Green Hall waiting for someone and I happened…
The Enemy of Distraction
Mustard Seed Chronicles: Story Time with LU Grandma Ah, a new year and new resolutions to do better in some things in our lives. What better thing to be able to change than actually taking time out from “life” for time with our Lord? I often start the day with a list of activities that…
What is the True Best Gift of Christmas?
Mustard Seed Chronicles: Story Time with LU Grandma I know what a lot of folks might think of this title. In my younger years, I would have thought about which was my best Christmas present under the tree. Or wondering if the presents I had bought would be appreciated as I had hoped. Now sitting…
What If They Cancelled Christmas
Mustard Seed Chronicles: Story Time with LU Grandma In thinking about all the COVID-19 guidelines and all the restrictions that various authorities are telling us, including that we should consider not meeting for Christmas (and should not have met for Thanksgiving), what do we do? I asked a lady at one of our local Walmart…
