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At The Last Minute Grannies, as we talk about Jesus with our loved ones, we may encounter resistance. My brother, James R, younger by two years, was an interesting situation. Burdened with dyslexia and an injury that left him with only one eye — sight-impaired, he loved to read. That is thanks to our mother who spent hours with him as a pre-teen, teaching him phonics. It was a struggle, until one day our dad brought home some Classics Illustrated comic books (now in digital form). James R, called Jimmy at that age, “devoured” the stories of The Three Musketeers, Moby Dick, and Journey to the Center of The Earth. He wanted MORE!  He became a voracious reader!  As an adult, he demonstrated his intelligence, wisdom, and…his denial of The Most High God. As a young man, in his 20s and 30s, he was an atheist – there is no

In Jesus, In His Word How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. Psalm 119:9 It was the summer of 1965. I graduated June 10. College would start August 23. I had never been away from home for more than a summer’s week at Grandma’s. My days were spent planning and preparing for “life on my own.” There was a lot of talk about “the world out there”. I remember my mother saying in her sharp, scolding voice, “If you get pregnant, don’t bother to come home!” That had a reality to it that I had never felt before – not wanted by my mother!?!?! Why would she say that to me anyway?  I had one disastrous date during high school.  No boy wanted me so far.  What kind of a world is it out there???  Now my mother doesn’t want

Tell Them A Story Most Grannies I know have a Kid Connection – some device of the internet communication system that allows one to both hear and SEE the person “on the other end”.  Checking in with the grand kids is comforting, nurturing, and loving. It’s what Grannies do — keeping up with the kids. Do you ever tell them stories?  Okay, maybe not “over the phone”, but what about when you’re together?  My mother used to tell us stories.  She made up a trio of three little teddy bears who came alive at night; they would go into the city and get into all kinds of trouble.  The only story I remember is the time they went to the laundromat…but…I digress. Think about it, Grannies.  Stories stick with us.  They teach us that in Toastmasters!  They also teach us that in Church.  What did Jesus do?  He told stories!!

The Answer – 2 I grew up in ultra conservative Hillsdale, Michigan – home of the esteemed Hillsdale College. In High School, I took a business course, but as a Senior, in 1964-65, I signed up for Mr. Ketro’w class — college prep English. Mr. Ketrow was the smallest teacher in the building with the biggest reputation for being both tough and terrific.  His voice and personality would better fit a man twice his size.  He made everything interesting for me, but I remember two things the most: If our answer was less than audible, Mr. Ketrow would bellow, “Not more than 10,000 people heard that.  Help the rest of us, Miss Bradley! Be aware of the propaganda promoted by politicians and media as though it were fact! Think about it!! (He was ahead of his time – “Fake News”.)  He taught to beware of opinions and promises! Critical thinking