The Book of Esther powerfully demonstrates the impact of a person who took on the role of a parent. Among the characters in this account is Mordecai, who raised Esther as his own daughter after her parents died. Mordecai did not shirk his responsibility to care for someone who was not his...
At Christian Grandparenting Network (CGN), we thank God for the men He has placed in our lives. They're strong in character, supportive of their wives and families, and talented in many ways. One of the special talents we appreciate about them is their creative ability to cook. Here are some...
Think back to the first time you experienced a significant loss. It was the end of summer following third grade when a few friends and I learned that a classmate’s younger sister had drowned in a lake. We stood silently with this friend after she returned from her family’s tragic vacation. Her...
God planned for husbands and wives to marry for life and to raise their children in a loving environment of discipline and training in the faith, extending to the second and third generations. Great plan, except that loving the ones nearest and dearest to us is mostly a lot of hard work. The only...
Do you remember the day you learned your first grandchild was coming? Like most grandparents, my initial response was joy, followed by emotions that bounced from exhilaration to a deep conviction of the responsibilities that come with raising a child. How about you? My guess is that you...
Way back in the Garden of Eden, God established His plan for a man and woman to marry and raise children. It all worked perfectly until the serpent intervened and led the man and woman astray, creating disunity between couples that continues to this day. (Genesis 2-3) It hits hard when your adult...
It’s easy to believe that God is taking care of us when life is heading in the direction we want it to go. It is not so easy when life throws its inevitable challenges our way. The Apostle Paul knew that during the most difficult times in our lives, the only thing to do is trust the Lord for his...
During the course of one week, I had the opportunity to twice witness father-and-son interactions that reminded me of the importance of godly men. The first encounter took place at a retail establishment when a father and son approached the exit door at the same time as I did. I gestured for...
The birds outside my window keep jockeying for position on the tubular feeder that has room for two or three at a time to tug seeds through the fine mesh housing. Often, there are more than that many waiting in the branches for their turn to dine. Lots of squabbles take place in the waiting line....
One of the simplest ways to teach children the true reason we celebrate Easter is by making a batch of Resurrection Cookies. The ten-step process begins the evening before Easter Sunday, and is a treat for kids of every age. In the process, the account of Jesus’ death and glorious resurrection is...
During the Christmas season, parents busily bounce between work, shopping, decorating, school events, and more. Children eagerly drop hints about what gifts they hope to get. And, who doesn’t like to decorate seasonal cookies that fill – then disappear from – trays set out at festive gatherings?...
Praying for family and friends is pretty common among Christians. Sometimes we pray for safety during travels or for a successful job search. We ask for God’s favor over health care crises or legal challenges. But, some of our toughest prayers are for eternal salvation of loved ones who have...
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