I have listened to countless sermons on pride (excellent ones, in fact), but I have never heard a better description of pride than the one in a children’s song entitled “The Me Monster.” This song, which was written and performed by Irene Rose, has captivated my grandchildren and me for hours and...
I recently led a women’s retreat in which I began with a simple question: “In one word, how would you describe the character of God?” These precious women hollered out answers faster than I could record them on a white board. They listed: “love, peace, grace, faithfulness, goodness, kindness, joy,...
“Good grief…” We’d recognize that character, his voice and quintessential catchphrase, anywhere. It’s Charlie Brown, the character brought to life by Charles Schultz through his syndicated comic strip, Peanuts. You may even have a soft spot for Charlie Brown, who in the holiday classic, Charlie...
The ladies at CGN love to cook, and we each have our go-to holiday favorites. So a few of us pulled out our aprons and dug through our recipe cards to find the ones our families look forward to the most. We are happy to share our joy with you, using some of our tested and treasured menu selections...
What does it mean to have a “prayer burden”? Let me give you some examples. Have you ever been in the midst of prayer, sitting in the office or driving down the road when thoughts about your college roommate – the one you haven’t talked to in years – break in and persist for a significant period...
Have you ever considered the significance of a school backpack? Think about it. A few months ago, your grandchildren (some more boisterously than others) removed their backpacks and tossed them either in the back of their closest or an outside trash bin. Only one thing occupied their minds: summer...
A GUIDE TO HOSTING AN EVENT by the Prayer Ministry Team, Christian Grandparenting Network On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Christian grandparents everywhere will be asked to stand in the gap together for our grandchildren just as Esther stood in the gap for her people during a desperate time....
In engineering terms, a junction is a convergence of streams, roads, or tracks at a single point. But what is a Prayer GrandJunction? Before I answer this question, I want you to know that there is a movement underway of Christian grandparents dedicated to prayer. As a result of this movement,...
Our grandchildren have completed their last tests and assignments, hugged their favorite teachers good-bye and tossed their bookbags into the closet, along with their memories of the school year. Summer vacation has officially arrived. Children are ecstatic about this vacation from school. That...
One doesn’t have to look at the calendar to know that summer is fast approaching. The length of our days and intensity of the sun have increased, resulting in higher temperatures than we experienced last month. Various shades of green signify new growth on the deciduous trees lining our...
Many of us are familiar with the parable of the Friend at Midnight found in the eleventh chapter of Luke’s Gospel. Here is the parable as I hear it… (Luke 11:5-12 ESV) Routine is essential in the one-room house that Jack shares with his wife and five children. The little ones are tucked in bed by...
“Grandma, how do you know so much about Jesus?” This question from our five-year-old granddaughter made my heart soar. Her question thrilled me because somewhere along the way, in spite of my many faults and shortcomings, I conveyed to her the importance of knowing and loving Jesus. “I learn...
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