Christian Grandparenting Blog

"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." Genesis 2:15 There are times when I am irritated by the condition of some of the yards in our neighborhood.  I have difficulty understanding why people do...

“So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord has given skill and ability to know how to carry out all the work of constructing the sanctuary are to do the work just as the Lord has commanded.” Exodus 36:1When God gave Moses...

“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men…” Eph. 6:7 A local automotive mechanic from our church commented recently his industry’s reputation for poor quality work and dishonesty.  Unfortunately, he believes much of it is not...

“Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.” Proverbs 16:13 The Army cadet’s code of honor requires that a cadet “will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." This code further explains that “an officer who...

“The tongue of the wise brings healing.” Prov. 12:18b “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me!” Yeah, right!  How many times have we spoken those words as children (or even adults) when, in fact, we knew they weren’t...

“The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in men who are truthful.” Prov. 12:22 Many of you will remember the famous TV game show, Truth or Consequences.  Of course, the whole point of the show was to get people to answer incorrectly so they...

“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.” Prov. 27:21 Perhaps you know the story of Abe Lincoln, who as a young man working in a country store, discovered he had collected more payment from a...

“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” Prov. 15:4 While student at Denver Seminary (many years ago), then president Dr. Vernon Grounds, made an indelible impression upon this young, naïve seminarian.  Dr....

“Did tiny green elephants with wings oh-so-blue fly off with the cookies and leave none for you?”  I love that line, from Sandra Boynton’s book What’s Wrong Little Pookie?, because it makes absolutely no sense.  It reminds me of that...

“To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power for ever and ever!” Rev. 5:13 I recently watched "Australia", a powerful movie dealing with the destructive evils of greed, pride and prejudice in that vast land...