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Grammas, what are your first memories of your grandchildren? If you’re like me, you can’t remember where you left your to-do list, but you can recollect treasured moments in a snap. I remember when I met my first-born grandson, Ben. He was wrapped in a blanket with a powder blue wool cap on his head.…

Grammas, how many people are in your family? Is it large or small? I have a blended family. There are a total of 15 grandchildren, seven parents, two grandmothers, one grandfather and a total of nine marriages not to include one of the remaining grammas who had several! And of course, I have my dog,…

Imagine a world where Shakespeare is so revered, his plays are stilll staged to standing-room-only crowds…where books are so dear they are guarded by librarians with guns…and where time travel is as common as dodos (yep, theyre common, too)! Enter the world of Jasper Ffordes Thursday Next series with Lori and Alice this week on…

There are many bible stories that testify of God’s unfailing love. It is evident as He ministers to the lost, heals the sick, raises the dead, and comforts the brokenhearted. It is revealed in the manifestation of His promises to the children of Israel, King David, and to the Disciples. Your life in Him, these…

Are God’s rules less important than your relationship with Him?  Lori Strawn and Alice Shelton are calling this week “hodge podge”!  Author Franciscan Father Richard Rohr has written so many books that they couldn’t settle on just one for this show.  Join the discussion on meaningful quotations from Richard Rohr’s books. LISTEN NOW!  

What a GOOD day! This is my very first blog for Beliefnet and grammas! My faith has kept me strong throughout my life, as a matriarch of my blended family. I started GrammaGood.com to connect grandmothers together, where we can share our values, beliefs, inspiration and faith that we impart to our grandchildren. My life…

Spiritual and children’s book writer C.S. Lewis wasn’t always the faith-filled person he so brilliantly displayed in his works. In “Surprised by Joy,” Lewis tells the story of of his life, from his mother’s death to a series of soulless boarding schools to his final transformation into a Christian. Join Lori Strawn and Alice Shelton…

How do you respond when an angel of God appears to you and asks you to be the vessel which brings God into humanness as a man? Join Alice Shelton and Lori Strawn as they discuss this remarkable work by Denise Levertov. LISTEN NOW!  

Most people know Ash Wednesday as the beginning of Lent, a time of preparation leading up to Easter Sunday. But what does it all mean? Why ashes? What does it say about the human condition? Join Lori Strawn and Alice Shelton as they find deep meaning in “Ash Wednesday,” a poem by contemporary poet Marjorie…

How can you find God in a book or a poem? Through inspired reading and thoughtful discussion, you can discover the godliness in literature. Try it! Join Lori Strawn and Alice Shelton as they explore another poem, “Bone”  by the wonderful spiritual writer, Mary Oliver. LISTEN NOW!
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