776 archives found for "Grandchildren"

Years ago, Esther stood in the gap for her people, the Jews when their lives were physically threatened. Today grandparents can stand in the gap with prayer for their grandchildren in the same way as their spiritual lives are threatened. I would like to invite you to become a part of a prayer group [...]

  As I look ahead into 2017, it looks like our national and global situation is in turmoil.  A good friend focused my attention on Isaiah 60:1-2 as a word from the Lord for the New Year:  “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.  See, darkness [...]

Lillian Penner, [...]

 Let’s look at the response of Mary, the shepherds and the 3 Magi (Wisemen) to the birth of Jesus and then look at our own response as we have celebrated His birth. When the angel said to Mary, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a [...]

   I have been thinking during this Christmas season about Mary, the mother of Jesus. When the angel gave Mary an assignment with which she was overwhelmed, she told Mary ”For nothing is impossible with God.” Mary answered, “I am your servant, may it be to me as you have said.” God has [...]

The Christmas tree, the greatest symbol of Christmas is an evergreen tree, representing life. The custom of erecting a Christmas tree can be historically traced to 15th century. “The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts, or other foods. In the 18th century, it began [...]

A prayer for your grandchildren using the letters of CHRISTMAS. By Lillian [...]

As I was looking at the forlorn misshapen tree standing in the snow on the cover of a book I was reading last week, I was reminded of the Christmas tree we had at my house when I was a child. When I was six years old, my parents did not have much money to spend at Christmas. In order for my parents [...]

 A tradition in my family was that my parents always read the Christmas story from Luke chapter 2 before opening gifts. My husband and I continued the tradition and I have noticed that my sons are following the same tradition. It would be a blessing for my parents if they could see that this [...]

I thank God for You and your overwhelming response to the “Grandparenting with a Purpose” blog and Facebook response for the Prayer Ministry of Christian Grandparenting Network. May God bless you richly as you pray for your grandchildren and their parents. Lillian Penner, Prayer [...]