What Is Your Response To The Birth of Jesus?
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog 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...
What’s On Your Mind?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog 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...MEMORIES OF PAST CHRISTMASES
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog 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...
The Not-So-Grand Side of Grandparenting
Courageous Grandparenting Blog “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...GIVE YOUR FAMILY THE GIFT OF A TRADITION
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog 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...
Of First Importance!
Courageous Grandparenting Blog 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...MARY AND JOSEPH’S EMOTIONAL DECISIONS
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog 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...
