As I was reading Grandma’s Christmas Legacy, The Testimony of the Tree, I was reminded of the twinkling lights we see at Christmas and how God wants us as His children to light the world with His love. I am sure many of us will be getting our Christmas trees...
“During the festival days you must explain to your children why you are celebrating…” Exodus 13:8 NLT Repristinate is not one of those commonly used words in our conversations. It simply means to restore to an original state or condition. It’s what we do when...
Prayer from Psalm 119:33-38 Dear Lord, I pray you will . . . (Insert your grandchild’s name) 33 Give _______a soft, teachable heart for your Word. 34 Give _______ understanding of your Word and a desire to obey your instructions for living. 35 Direct ________ to...
“Would your Nana answer my God questions?” This was the question one little girl asked her friend who had told her about how wise her grandmother was. That friend happened to be the granddaughter of Jill Briscoe. Have you ever thought about whether the friends...
“Teach your children to choose the right path.” Proverbs 22:6a Pray their parents will make wise choices where to put their time, money, and energy as they discern what is best for their family, especially with the holiday season approaching. Pray their parents will...
GRANDPAUSE: “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” I have yet to meet a godly grandparent who does not find enormous joy in seeing their grandchildren walking with Christ. It is also true that have yet to meet a Christian...
During this Thanksgiving season, it’s a good time to thank God for your grandchildren and send them a Thanksgiving card, e-card, or note. Tell your grandchildren how special they are to you, how you enjoy them, love them, and pray for them every day. Tell them...
My father grew up poor. I did not. My father sometimes had little to eat in his home as a child, but learned that God provides…and He always did. I never encountered those basic need issues as a child. However, when our children were very young and I was in school,...
Prayer is a powerful way to support deployed Military Troops and their Families is to pray for them. This week we will celebrate Veterans Day and remember the veterans who served our country for the freedoms we enjoy today. However, let’s also remember the...
“There is a time for everything…” Ecc. 3:1 Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once described a contest he was asked to judge looking for the most caring child. The winner turned out to be a four-year old boy whose next door neighbor, an elderly gentleman,...