“He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.” Proverbs 19:17 Have you asked God how you could encourage your grandchild’s generosity and share in a fun activity? One-way we can teach our grandchildren to be kind to the...
“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.” Prov. 14:13 I love being around people who laugh regularly and robustly. When I’m around such people, I can’t help laughing myself. These people seem to be able to laugh in spite of the circumstances...
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 Pray for your grandchildren that they will: Develop a hunger and thirst for God’s Word and His will. Study and apply God’s Word in their hearts. Desire to grow in their...
“There is… a time to weep, and a time to laugh.” Ecc. 3:4 The actor, Woody Allen once said, “I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.” Everyone loves a good laugh. Right now you’re laughing at the image of being struck by something...
Do you sometimes wonder how to pray for your teenage grandchildren? With all their activities and friends, we don’t see them as much, and it’s just hard to communicate with them. It can be difficult to know how to pray for them. Here are some suggestions that I have...
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus – John 16:33 There is a story of a shipwreck survivor who washed up on a desert island. Daily he prayed that God would rescue him. After a few days, he decided to build a hut for...
Since Veteran’s Day is approaching share with your grandchildren about the many people, who have sacrificed for the freedoms our country enjoys. Tell them about the members of your family that have served in the military. If your grandchildren know someone who is...
“Give thank to the Lord, for He is good” Ps. 106:1 I suspect that most people reading this blog have a regular habit of praying at mealtimes. But do you ever feel like praying at meals is more of a ritual devoid of serious thought or genuine thankfulness? I know I...
“Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” I Chronicles 4:9-10 In the book The Prayer of Jabez, Bruce Wilkinson gives us an excellent example of a prayer to pray for our...
“Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2 “It looks like Armageddon, Dad!” That was the description my daughter gave us over the phone as the Waldo Canyon fire roared over the ridge and into the Mountain Shadows...