“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 The movie Australia a moving story dealing with the destructive evils of greed, pride and prejudice in that vast land surrounding the...
“Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, And blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.” Proverbs 16:20 Lord, please give my grandchild an attentive ear to those who are teaching him. Whether it be at home, at school, or at church, give him a desire to...
The other day I was thinking about the grandparents mentioned in the Bible, wondering how they affected the lives of their grandchildren. What were their concerns at that time? Did they pray for their grandchildren? I will list a few of their names for you. ...
GrandPause: Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone. -Unknown Most grandparents I know want to be liked by their grandchildren. But is being liked by your grandkids what it means to be a successful grandparent? Mama Cass Elliot, of the famed Mamas and...
This morning as I was reading about a mission organization, which encourages retires to use their time wisely by sharing God’s love at home and abroad. The thought came to me that one way we can share God’s love with the world is by investing our lives in the lives of...
Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim. 6:6 Most Americans comprise that 5% part of the world’s population that possesses 95% of the world’s wealth. It doesn’t take long to figure out that in spite of material options and resources...
Be your grandkids cheerleader. It is important for us to communicate our love to our grandkids. Send them a greeting card, email, give them a telephone call or you may want to text them, if they have a cell phone for Valentines Day. Grandkids love to hear these...
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Mt. 5:9 Hallmark #7 of a blessed life: Peacemaker What would it be worth to you to know that the legacy you left your grandchildren really made a difference? When Bob (fondly known as Poppy)...
“A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy brings healing.” Proverbs 13:17 Lord, I pray that You would allow my grandchild to faithfully deliver Your words of encouragement to those around him/her. Help him/her to see how speaking truth can...
“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” (Prov. 15:4) In the 2008 film, Doubt, Sister Aloysius is a school principal who rules by fear and mean-spirited discipline. She chooses to focus on other’s...