776 archives found for "Grandchildren"

Life is full of ups and downs because we are human.  When we remember that Jesus said, “I am with you” our perspective changes radically. Instead of bemoaning our circumstances we can look to him for help. The reassurance of God’s presence and the glorious hope of heaven is the perspective [...]

I recently noticed February 17 was National Day of Random Acts of Kindness. As I was thinking about it the thought came to me that it would be a good idea for grandparents to challenge their grandchildren to do random acts of kindness. Then have them report the act of kindness to us. Wikipedia [...]

I recently heard of an excellent idea for grandparents to use for Valentines for their grandchildren that I would like to share with you. For example, send them a Valentine with two five-dollar bills (or whatever amount you desire.) One five-dollar bill is your love gifts to them, the other [...]

In praying Scripture, I have not only find myself in intimate communication with God, but my mind is being renewed to think His thoughts about the situation for which I am praying, instead of my own thoughts. Ultimately, God shrinks the situation that I thought was overwhelming and impossible to a [...]

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Today in our nation, and our world we are facing greater moral and spiritual issues than ever in our lifetime. Our grandchildren need their grandparents to intentionally pray and influence them to experience the adventure of a full and fruitful life in Jesus Christ. As the prayer coordinator for [...]

We often go through seasons in our prayer lives where we do not take the time to read and meditate on God’s Word or to pray intentionally for our grandchildren or ourselves, as we should. We may pray, but our prayers may become humdrum, repetitive, or pointless. That was my experience a number of [...]

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 [...]

After the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, they ran to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph and the baby was lying in a manger. The shepherds were so excited they told everyone what they had seen. All who heard the shepherd’s story were astonished. The shepherds went back to [...]

During the Christmas season, we not only enjoy the beautiful lights we also enjoy the smells of Christmas. We enjoy the fragrance of a live recently cut tree Christmas tree when we walk into a house.             There is also the fragrance of the holiday-scented candles or spicy [...]