Many of us were able to spend some time with our dear grandchildren over the holidays. Now when we long for those hugs and kisses, and think of how much we miss them, it’s a good time to say a prayer for them. Our grandchildren are growing up and being educated in a time of uncertainty. They are...
This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed by Your Name… (Matthew 6:9 NIV) When was the last time you used the word hallow or hallowed? Probably not recently—unless you were reciting the Lord’s Prayer. It’s not exactly one of those words...
After the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, they immediately ran to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph and the baby was lying in a manger. Then the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel said about the baby. The people who heard their story were...
How do I handle a difficult relationship with my adult children so it doesn’t hinder my relationship with my grandchildren? How do I stay connected with my grandchildren as a long distance grandparent? What are ways I can share my faith more effectively with my grandchildren, especially as...
The other day I met a friend at the mall, after our lunch together we strolled through several stores admiring the beautiful Christmas decorations. The mall was very festive with the music and sparkling glitter of the season. As we were admiring the beautiful tree ornaments for sale in the stores,...
“My two grandsons, who live far away, have no interest in knowing who I am. How do I pray for them and find a way to connect?” The pain behind this grandparent’s question is real and not at all uncommon. There are many of us with teenage or young adult grandchildren with...
Give your family the gift of a tradition of the true meaning of Christmas, which can be passed on to future generations. A tradition in my family was that my father always read the Christmas story from the second chapter of Luke before opening gifts. My husband and I still do this. I have noticed...
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile… (I Cor. 15:17) What would you say if one of your grandchildren or adult children were to ask you what you believe is the most important thing you know? The apostle Paul’s answer to that question is the resurrection of...
Recently my husband and I attended a reunion in Branson, MO where we saw the awesome performance of The Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theatre. I was impressed by how they displayed the emotions of Mary and Joseph when they were faced with the announcements of Gabriel. While...
“Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.” Luke 6:21 Many years ago, Bob Benson wrote about the house he built for his family. He reminisced about all the years of wonderful memories crowded into every corner, room and nook of their home. In the end Benson wrote of those...
Today I would like to share with you about how God used Hannah for His agenda. “Hannah is not the primary character in the story. Nor is Samuel. Pivotal to the whole story, the central cohesive element, the linchpin, is God himself. Everything else—Hannah’s barrenness, Hannah’s prayer, Samuel’s...
“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.” Prov. 14:13 Most of us love being around people who laugh regularly and robustly. I know I find myself laughing more when I am around people who laugh well—those who seem to be able to laugh in spite of the...
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