Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #7 [233]

In "Blessing of Objects," Jesus gently guides a quiet reflection on the sacred significance of everyday things, revealing how blessings extend beyond people to the tools and vessels we use each day—from ships to machines. The story offers a thoughtful, reverent look at how faith can touch even the most ordinary parts of life.

When Dad Jannis catches Mike and Teddy setting up his ham radio at the Skyline Lodge, he’s determined to get everyone outside to ski before dark. Sally Jannis follows her father down the slope, but a sudden blizzard blinds her—she crashes into a ski lift tower and falls unconscious.

In 1914, Michigan’s star runner Johnny Maulbetsch faced a frustrating game against Cornell, where every time he took the field, the quarterback’s reassuring pat on the back unwittingly signaled the play—leaving him tackled every single time.