Author: Randy Grathen
-
Needs and Wants – Getting out of Debt
Story by Randy Grathen “Mom!” “School is starting, I need some new clothes.” “Mom, I need to get one of those new foldable cell phones. All my friends have one. “Mom, I’m turning 16 next month, can I get a raise in my allowance. I can’t afford to go to Starbucks with my friends anymore.”… Read more
-
Abounding Grace
Story by Summer Chaney Have you ever lived your life caught up in the small details of the day to day, consumed by a routine, so much so that you’ve lost sight of the bigger picture? Have you ever continuously let things slide without realizing how rapidly the ice below you was melting away, until… Read more
-
Clean Underwear and Ibuprofen…
…and the Joy of Good Clean Fun – August 2017. Story by Laurie Grathen Growing up in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, some of my most vivid good memories of my teen years involved the Rollaire Roller Skating Rink. It was just a few blocks from my house, and as a preteen and teen, it was the place… Read more
-
‘He Didn’t Mean to Do It’
Story by – Michelle Dismute For years, Michelle was furious at the drunk driver responsible for the crash that killed her son Nick. Now, she wants to keep him out of prison. 07/22/23 Grace: an act extending clemency to an offender before the law. Forgiveness: an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger.… Read more
-
Fifty Years in the Making
Story by Randy Grathen. There were so many God things that happened both in the years leading up to moving to Florida and with the actual buying of this home. I can’t begin to share them all here with you. I am not telling you this story to brag, but to share with you how… Read more
-
Road trip like Christian walk –
Journey to Wisconsin in our Red Cadillac Story by Kristine Barnes When I take a long road trip, with a specific destination, like a 20-hour drive to Wisconsin in the Fall, I am not where I want to be, but I’m on my way. My current location is only temporary. As I travel, I don’t… Read more
-
I Can’t Do This Alone – It’s Not About Me
Well folks, I’ve run out of stories/testimonials about God’s goodness and miraculous interventions in my life. I’ve shared my thoughts about my relationship with God and how I believe He guides us, loves us, disciplines us, applies His amazing grace and forgiveness towards us in our daily lives. How He will never leave us nor… Read more
-
The Dream
Story by Michele Rose Have you ever wanted to do something so badly but felt it was difficult to know where to start? If you’re nodding your head right now, then keep reading. About 10 years ago I took time off to write my memoir. But before I finished, my first born died—unexpectedly. So, I… Read more
-
Faith in Marriage
By Carol Mithers Is a common spiritual bond critical to marital health and happiness? When Liz Hammer began dating her husband, Brian, at 21, in so me ways it was an improbable pairing. Liz was bubbly and outgoing, Brian quiet and reserved. At a party she was apt to work the room while he sat… Read more
-
“Mayday – Mayday – Mayday, this is Swan 23.”
Story by Randy Grathen. WC-130 Weather Reconnaissance Planes, One of the best jobs I had in the Air Force was flying typhoon missions. Laurie and I were assigned to Andersen Air Force Base on the Island of Guam in the Pacific Ocean. Our sister organization, the more famous 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka “Hurricane Hunters,”… Read more