129 archives found in"Culture, Grandchildren, Grandparents,"

Being a grandparent is frequently called “the frosting on the cake” after raising our children. Grandmothers used to carry “Grandma’s Brag Books” with pictures, but now, grandparents have their cell phones full of pictures of their grandchildren, ready to share.  Along with the gift [...]

Isn’t it interesting that nowhere in the Bible does it say that the church has the primary responsibility to pass on our faith to the next generation? It makes clear that parents and grandparents are the principal conduits to instruct their children and grandchildren about God and his love [...]

“I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice, now lives in you also” II Timothy 1:5. With Mother’s Day coming soon, I am thinking of the example we have in II Timothy of Lois and Eunice. If Timothy’s [...]

Recently a Grandparent told me, “I am distraught because our grandchildren are growing up in a desperate moral and spiritual climate navigating a world hostile to truth.” I agree that the enemy has launched an aggressive attack on all fronts using media, technology, education, social [...]

Three days after the crucifixion, on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene, Mary, Jesus’ mother, and the other Mary went to look at the tomb where Joseph of Arimathea had buried Jesus’ body. They wanted to anoint and embalm his body, as was the custom.  There was a [...]

Spring is finally arriving in Oregon with the daffodils and beautiful blooming trees. We have a beautiful pear tree blooming in our yard, with the bees pollinating the blossoms. It reminded me of the bees in Ephesians, which I will share with you today. Strolling through Ephesians, we bump into a [...]

Recently, a friend shared how her granddaughter refused to go to church since the pandemic. Her granddaughter didn’t want her to talk about Jesus. The grandmother’s heart was broken. Then I membered about John Mark in Acts 13. John Mark assisted Paul and Barnabas on a mission trip. After [...]

I live in Oregon, and we have lots of rain, especially in winter. I am looking forward to spring to see the beautiful flowering trees and sunny days. In fact, Spring is only a few days away now. I love to see the daffodils, tulips, and flowering trees coming out in Spring.  I am reminded that [...]

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray _________ will: Trust you with all his/her heart. Not depend on his/her own insight. Keep your words in his/her heart. Always have a cheerful happy heart. Listen to the words of the wise. Keep on the right course for life. Reflect your love to [...]

Today I will share my grandparenting journey with you. This picture is one of my five great-grandchildren. God blessed my husband and me with nine grandchildren now between the ages of eighteen to thirty-nine years. As a long-distance grandmother for many years, I felt my prayers were too general [...]