Old King Cole

Posted by Marjorie Ainsborough Decker text© 2010 on Oct 28th, 2009

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Hello My Dear BlogNog Visitors, Have you ever wondered, “Where did kings come from?” With over a hundred castles in the small country of England, it’s not surprising to find a king in an old nursery rhyme. And when we look at centuries of kings – the awe and deference paid to royalty – [...]

If I Had a Donkey (the Power of Encouragement)

Posted by Marjorie Ainsborough Decker text© 2010 on Oct 16th, 2009

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Beautiful Fall greetings to our BlogNog Visitors, Who needs a boost of encouragement today?  Everyone!  And what a blessing to faltering hearts are the words of an encourager.  The one who, like the boy in today’s Christian Mother Goose rhyme, “strokes our nose” with bright words of morale-boosting support when we think we “can’t [...]

Tweedledum and Tweedledee (Power of Forgiveness)

Posted by Marjorie Ainsborough Decker text© 2010 on Oct 4th, 2009

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Greetings! And a BRAND NEW DAY to all of our BlogNog Friends, God’s ever-ready forgiveness makes this a brand new day of bright hope, regardless of the mountains we must climb and valleys we must forge in our lives.  “For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive;  and plenteous in mercy unto all [...]

  • Favorite Quotes

    Laughter is an instant vacation. — Milton Berle

  • Recent Posts

  • About the Author

  • Post Categories

  • Archives

  • Meta

  • Visitor Comments

    • Timothy: Hello Mrs. Decker, I just listened to you reading Come and Dine. Your voice is a great addition to your blog. You have a wonderful English accent. Certainly enhances the story and adds a...
    • Carolyn: Oh Wow! I can’t help but chime in again! Keith has been up to some good work (I was wanting to hear that special whistle)! How wonderful to hear your voice again, Marjorie! I _do_...
    • Carolyn: Our dear CMG! I wanted to get back as this is really a very special blog for me. As soon as you asked your opening ?, I thought, the kitchen & dining tables! These are the places the...
    • Nancy Donovan: Thank you so much for the personal autograghed book for my cousin’s baby-to-be.(Artrip) You are a remarkable lady and servant of God. Your son Kevin is a very kind fellow also....
    • DeLaine Briscoe: You must be one extrodanary Christian woman and I know someday we shall meet on those streets of gold and I can thank you in person for sharing your gift of Christian Mother Goose...
    • Rhonda Mott: i love that song we used to sing it a lot at my grandmothers church it was just a small community church she was the preacher there ( i use the word preacher cause that is what she was...
    • M. J. Justus: Greetings, Marjorie! Thank you so much for the web site and all that you do! I called and had a wonderful visit with your son. I go back with Christian Mother Goose decades (I am the...
    • Bess: Hi Marjorie, I just finished reading your latest Blog. Each time I think (this is my Favorite) Wow this one is wonderful. Thank you for all your inspiratrion and beautiful sharing. I always...
    • Carolyn: Dear Marjorie, I hope that today will be one of a very special sort for you, filled with fun, love, laughter, rich memories, and the making of new ones deep in your heart’s joy! Have...
    • Carolyn: Hi Marjorie, what a great idea gmack has for a little blog book! One of my ancestors, Samuel Stennett (1727–1795), was an English Baptist minister and hymn writer (along with his father...
    • Kim: So enjoyed your blog. What wonderful writing! The history, light pole and us being the light for the Lord Jesus.
    • gmack: Marjorie, I do hope you are making a little book of your wonderful comments on Nursery rhymes. They are all so good.
    • Carolyn: Dear Marjorie, I think you must (or would) certainly hold the unbeatable Guinness World Record for the greatest number and activity of brain synapses! I love it! From crows & critters...
    • atha pantel: I loved you blog Mrs Decker. Your son Kevin is our travel guide and we just love him. I hope to some day get to meet him. I know you are proud of him. Have a great day and keep up your...
    • Timothy: Hello Mrs. Decker, I always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. Something about it seems so peaceful. Just going where the wind blows. Seems refreshing given our rigid go to work routine...