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...
I posed this question to a panel of theologians at a Christian seminar: “How would you counsel Christian grandparents to leave a faith legacy for their grandchildren when the parents don’t demonstrate a strong faith of their own?” A large, collective groan from the attendees confirmed that I am...
Many “new” things take place during the month of January. Numbers on calendar years, for starters. Something about inking new dates sparks our thoughts on how we might make improvements in our lives. For many, this includes a renewed push for spiritual change. In the midst of nature’s winter rest,...
Midway through autumn, fall produce fills counters, toy suppliers beef up their ads, retailers display winter parkas, and moms plan get-togethers with relatives. Families pack into cars and make annual pilgrimages to visit loved ones across town or across the country. These are the fun things we...
Gratitude can be defined as a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, the way one feels for gifts or favors received that are sometimes unexpected or undeserved. It brings to mind some of my favorite birthday or Christmas gifts, as well as some of the happiest events in my life. Like...
It seems to be a universal phenomenon that life changes the moment we become grandparents. I still recall the fluttering of my heart when I caught the first sight of my grandson. My life changed for the better. That moment led to a long list of firsts: the first time he responded to my smile, the...
For grandparents whose families are affected by divorce, addiction, special needs, or dysfunctionality of any kind, holiday gatherings may look less like the Brady Bunch and more like the Adams Family. It might sometimes be tempting to ditch dinners with the kids in favor of a senior’s vacation...
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13) The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration aired a video1 interview with Captain Donna C. Rowe, U.S. Army nurse veteran who ran a triage unit in the 3rd Field Hospital, Saigon during the height...
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