In I John 2:1, we read, “when we sin we have an advocate who intercedes for us to the Father to forgive our sins.” An advocate is an intercessor or one comes alongside to encourage, support or promotes another person. Just as we have an advocate who intercedes for us...
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road,...
It is no secret that throughout the history of mankind, grandparents have been the key to family stability, harmony and continuity. They have been the long term repositories of information and history, the sources of wisdom and experience which contribute to the basic...
My favorite Christmas carol is Charles Wesley’s Hark! The Herald Angelsl Sing. It’s a carol rich with truth and powerful images of Christ’s glory as the Prince of Peace, and a moving declaration of His divine humility – “Mild He lays His...
Guest Blog by Kathy March This month, in our book My Grandmother is… praying for me, the focus of the prayers is Generosity. We are praying each day for the Lord to develop the character trait of generosity in our grandchildren. However, on this Mother’s Day,...
This time of the year, we become aware of the spring season, especially in the areas where we experience the four seasons. It is exciting to see the buds on the trees that have lied dormant and the bulbs popping out of the ground almost over night. Spring reminds us...
Grandpa, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. He did not move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he did not acknowledge my presence. Finally, not really wanting to disturb him but wanting...
The first ever national Grandparenting Summit (conference) in Frisco, Texas is history. What an amazing experience being part of a movement of God to call an army of godly grandparents to a life of intentionality that matters for our children, grandchildren and...
“I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice?I am persuaded, now lives in you also” (II Timothy 1:5 NIV) If Timothy’s grandmother Lois had not been faithful in passing on her faith to her daughter...
Isn’t it exciting to have your precious grandchild come running into your arms with hugs and kisses? The six-year-old granddaughter calling to tell you she lost her first tooth and the tooth fairy is coming to her houses or your seven-year-old grandson thrilled to...