“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Pr. 11:25 The teenage daughter of a dear friend of mine did something I’ve never seen before at her birthday party. She chose to celebrate her birthday with friends by asking them to bring items to her home to make...
This week I encourage you to pray these practical requests from Romans 12:9-21 for your grandchildren. Father in heaven, I pray ____________ will: 1. Love others sincerely. 2. Run away from evil. 3. Stand on the side of good. 4. Be a good friend. 5. Take delight in honoring others. 6. Never be...
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding. Prov. 3:13 Some of you grandparents have grandchildren who are about to graduate from high school and head off to college, the military or another career path as young adults. Would you like to give a graduation gift that keeps...
Do you feel your prayers are effective for your grandchildren? Our prayers will be more effective if they are specific and not vague. Pray individually for each grandchild. The apostle Paul wrote from prison, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with...
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile… I Cor. 15:17 If there is one Christian holiday that should occupy a place of prominence in our celebrations and teaching it is Easter—and I don’t mean the Easter Bunny. We tend to make much more of Christmas than we do Easter, with both holidays...
May 25 is Memorial Day this year in our country. Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in military service to our country. This year as you celebrate Memorial Day, pray for the families they left behind. Since the Iraq war began, there have been more than 4,200...
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 Popeye was a popular cartoon hero during my childhood. Although he always saved his girl, he also projected a somewhat fatalistic attitude towards life. When faced with frustrating circumstances and personal limitations, he...
A truthful witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. Proverbs 14:5 Gentle words bring life and health; A deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4 NLT Grandchildren need to learn the importance of being honest. It always pays to tell the truth, in the...
“Greater love has no one than this – that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Sgt. Meyer believed he was going to die, but he did it anyway. Five times in a six-hour period he charged into the teeth of enemy Afghan gunfire to rescue thirty wounded or fallen comrades. When...
Respect your father and mother . . . Exodus 20:12 (The Message) Honor your father and mother > . . Exodus 20:12 (N.V.) As Mother’s Day is approaching, we can remind our grandchildren to thank God for their mothers. Talk with them about all the ways their mother cares for them by...
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song.” Ps. 28:7 I love to laugh, except when milk comes out of my nose. Come on, admit it…you can’t help but smile at that mental image. It’s good to laugh…for...
But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:23 NLT FaithfulnessFaithfulness is being true, real, loyal, trustworthy, reliable and committed. Pray your...
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