776 archives found for "Grandchildren"

As we are in the autumn season, I was reminded of my childhood, growing up on a wheat farm in Oklahoma. In the summer after the wheat harvest, my father would prepare the soil for the next year’s crop, and in the autumn, he would sow the wheat seed. Throughout the winter months, we would wait for [...]

Why not dig into the boxes and envelopes that hold your treasured, forgotten photos of your children and grandchildren and send them to them on their birthday or special occasions. Write a note of the approximate time and place of the picture and your memory of the event. Let them know how proud [...]

Many grandparents have broken hearts because their grandchildren are caught up in the trends of the world, alternate belief systems or lifestyles, feel compelled to challenge our faith in Christ. Today, many grandparents are also estranged from their grandchildren and are grieving they cannot have [...]

Praying for your grandchildren is the most long-lasting gift you can give your grandchildren Pray for their physical, emotional and spiritual protection because we are living in an unfriendly environment against those who are walking with the Lord. It’s time for grandparents to fight for the [...]

Recently, hurricanes, excessive flooding, earthquakes, fires and this week a massacre in Las Vegas have drawn our attention to the many people who have been victims of these catastrophes. It’s a time to remember the many victims in our prayers. As our country is facing many difficult issues, [...]

Isn’t it a special moment when your grandchildren come and run into your arms for a hug? I got to see two of my great-granddaughters on Facetime this morning, and it thrilled my heart to see them and hear them say “Hi, Oma.” I have nine grandchildren with ages from 14 to 35 years and four [...]

    Guest blog by Susan Gaddis Summer’s transition into fall hasn’t gone so well this year, has it? My youngest son lives 10 minutes from where the August 17th, Barcelona terrorist attack occurred. Another son and his family live in Helsinki, Finland, not far from where another [...]

If you have teenage grandchildren encourage them to participate in the “See you at the Pole” event at their school. For over 25 years, See You at the Pole has been about one simple act—prayer. SYATP is still about students uniting themselves in prayer before God interceding for their [...]

    Guest blog by Janet Thompson This summer, my eleven-year-old granddaughter and her friend were here to participate in a kids’ Drama Camp at our local outdoor theater. Both girls are baptized Christian tweens, at a perfect age for mentoring as they enter into middle school this year. [...]

Pray for the parents of your grandchildren to teach them about Jesus and his love at an early age, encouraging them to hide God’s Word in their hearts. God’s Word hidden in their hearts will keep them from sin and light the path on their journey of life. (Psalms 119:11,105) Lillian Penner, [...]