1. Pray! Ask God to show you how He would want you to proceed in your church. Who else would He lead you to invite into this effort? 2. Share Judy Gann’s story with your Pastor and Elders in your church. Ask them their support, and how they would like you to proceed. Let them...
Christian Grandparenting Network has sponsored GrandCamp for grandparents and their grandchildren and are unlike any camp you have ever known. They offer a unique adventure and the opportunity to build lasting memories and milestones away from the distractions of life. This year the GrandCamp will...
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The Christmas tree, the greatest symbol of Christmas is an evergreen tree. “The tradition of the Christmas tree as it is today known is fairly young. It was established by Martin Luther as a Protestant counterpart to the Catholic Nativity scene. Luther established the Christmas tree as a symbol of...
What did the founders of Wells Fargo, Levi Strauss and Ghirardelli Chocolate have in common? They founded their businesses during the California Gold Rush in San Francisco – the next stop on our Olympic torch relay. Though these businessmen, and many others, became very wealthy after gold was...
by Cavin HarperThere are few things that compare with the excitement of becoming a parent for the first time – unless it is becoming a grandparent for the first time! Both experiences are too wonderful to describe. If you are a grandparent, you know what I mean. When our first grandchild was...
The days of the blameless are known to the Lord, and their inheritance will endure forever. Psalm 37:18 A few years ago, my grandson, Corban, and I visited the Western Museum of Mining and Industry in Colorado Spring. We were fascinated by the large steam engines housed there that had been used in...
(Reprinted from Significant Living magazine) I received the special gift of grandparenting as I approached my midlife season. It was exciting to become a grandparent! However, I learned that along with this gift came a sacred trust to imprint another generation with the message of God’s...
I live in the Northwest. When we see the golden and red leaves, falling from the trees we know the Thanksgiving holiday is near. Thanksgiving is a special time for families to get together, enjoy each other and the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It is a good time to think about the many...
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An Interview With Doug OlsenIn his preparation for that traditional New Year sermon last year on “resolutions”, Pastor Doug Olsen from Woodmen Valley Chapel in Colorado Springs, knowing that most resolutions are soon abandoned, decided to challenge his congregation to “expand their view and...
~From the Desk of Cavin Harper~There’s nothing better than spending the holiday season with your family. If you’re like me, you cherish every moment—the meals together, the special trips to visit relatives. For me, it was cutting the Christmas tree with the whole family. We made a whole day of it....
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