953 archives found in"General"

 There are only 59 days until Grandparents Day of Prayer . Here are some suggestions of things to do on September 9 – Grandparents Day of Prayer.  “The power of focused prayer can change a generation.” Author unknown Grandparents worldwide are invited to stand in the gap together for [...]

 Little Children, Little Problems Guest blog by Sandy Feit, In Touch magazine During my children’s teenage years, I was given a poster that read, “Just when I knew all of life’s answers, they changed the questions.” To me, it was a good summary of the ever-morphing adventure called [...]

 Recently a friend asked me, “What is the most important lesson you hope to teach your grandchildren?” After thinking about this question, I thought I would like to share one of the lessons I hope my grandchildren will learn from my husband and me.  As my grandchildren walk through their [...]

In honor of Father’s Day I would like to share a prayer written by a grandfather for his grandchildren.   A Grandfather’s Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word proclaims that children are a gift from God. My children have blessed me with many grandchildren, and I thank you for each one. [...]

By Lillian Penner, July issue of the Significant Living magazine.  <http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/85bc9d6f#/85bc9d6f/30 I received the special gift of grandparenting as I approached my midlife season. It was exciting to become a grandparent! However, I learned that along with this gift [...]

         Christian Grandparenting Network is proclaiming September 9, 2012 as Grandparent’s Day of Prayer.   Christian Grandparenting Network is asking grandparents all over the world to unite in prayer for their grandchildren on Sunday, September 9, 2012. This date is the official [...]

 On May 28 is Memorial Day we will celebrate Memorial Day in the United States. Memorial Day honors U.S. men and women who died while in military service to their country. This year as we celebrate Memorial Day, let’s pray for the many families they have left behind who miss their loved ones. As [...]

The other night as my husband and I were driving home from our small group meeting we were listening on the radio to Chuck Swindoll speaking about John Mark. We read in Acts chapter 13 that John Mark assisted Paul and Barnabas on a mission trip. After they had ministered in a couple of towns, John [...]

 Guest Blog by Kathy March This month, in our book My Grandmother is… praying for me, the focus of the prayers is Generosity. We are praying each day for the Lord to develop the character trait of generosity in our grandchildren. However, on this Mother’s Day, my focus is drawn to the [...]

 “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first  lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also” (II Timothy 1:5 NIV If Timothy’s grandmother Lois had not been faithful in passing on her faith to her daughter Eunice and [...]