The Christmas tree, one of the most famous symbols of Christmas, is an evergreen tree representing life. Erecting a Christmas tree is historically traced to the 15th century. “The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts, or other foods. In the 18th century, it [...]
A few years ago, my husband and I were in Branson, MO, where we saw an excellent performance of The Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theatre. I was impressed by how they displayed the emotions of Mary and Joseph when faced with the announcements of Gabriel. While the Jewish nation was [...]
I recently read in Exodus chapter 17 about Moses telling Joshua to go to war with the Amalekites. Moses told Joshua, “I will stand at the top of the hill, with the rod of God in my hand.” So, Joshua and his men went to fight the army of Amalek, and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went to the top of the [...]
“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 [...]
Today I want to share an activity with you that you can do with your grandchildren this summer or anytime. Learn to know their favorites when you are with them, or you can do it over the phone, mail, Skype, face time, etc. It will show them you are interested in them and help you get to [...]
Christian Grandparenting Network is Calling all Grandparents to make 2021 a year of intentional Prayer for their Grandchildren. Let’s urgently pray for our Nation and our families to have a fresh vision of God as he is pushed to the perimeter in these perilous uncertain times. For Free [...]
I have been asking God to provide a way to translate the book into other languages. During the last year, God placed several native Spanish speakers in my life to translate the book into Spanish. I hope and pray Spanish readers will learn to pray intentionally for their grandchildren in this [...]
Becoming a mother has been a rollercoaster of emotion, from the first positive test strip to now nineteen months into having my precious baby boy in my arms. I was instantly overcome with a feeling of fear and unpreparedness when I first discovered I was going to be a mother. I remember calling my [...]
Why should the blessing of a praying grandparent be limited to his or her own grandchildren? We have the opportunity to stand in the gap for many children in our churches, as well as children of acquaintances who do not have praying grandparents. I have found that God has placed people in my [...]
Grandparents are responsible before God to pray for those God brings into our lives, which includes our children, grandchildren, and future generations. Our prayers can prepare their hearts, receive, and understand the truth of God’s Word. We open the door for God to work in the lives of our [...]