652 archives found for "Grandparents, Grandchildren, Challenges"

My great-grandfather in Poland left a Spiritual Trust Fund for me. A few years ago, I found a letter my great-grandfather; a preacher in Poland had written to his son, my grandfather after my grandfather had immigrated to America. In the letter, he wrote that he was praying for his son, my [...]

The men of Issachar in King David’s army said they “understood the times and knew what Israel should do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). In todays fragmented world in which we live it is important that grandparents understand the times. Just as the men of Issachar in David’s army understood [...]

Only when the sun is shining on the water do you see a reflection in the water. Just as when the SON is shining in our hearts do we cast a reflection of His SON. PrayerLord, forgive me when I have not taken the time to be in your Word or modeled the life of a godly grandparent. Help me to take [...]

The Bible describes prayer as “Standing in the Gap” or “Bridging the Gap” the channel through which God’s will is brought to earth. We are going to look in God’s Word to see some examples of people he used to stand in the gap so his purpose could be accomplished. God chose or appointed [...]

At this time of the year many of our grandchildren are graduating from high school and college. I have two graduating from college and one from graduate school. Many have already made decisions for future education or employment.  However, it is a very challenging transition for them and [...]

“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. If Timothy’s grandmother Lois had not been faithful in passing on her faith to her daughter Eunice and grandson Timothy we would not have the [...]

These are a few of my favorite verses about prayer from Scripture Jeremiah 33:3  (NLT)3Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come. James 4;2b (NIV) You do not have because you do not ask of God. Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) Commit to the Lord, [...]

Pray for Grandchildren will be Known by their Actions  “Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right” (Proverbs 20:11). 1.  Pray your grandchildren will learn to follow instructions and conduct themselves with right behavior.  [...]

Written by Sherry Schumann Grandparents Day of Prayer and National Grandparents Day are similar but not the same. To understand their similarities and differences, we need to examine both, starting with National Grandparents Day. National Grandparents Day Five years later, the United States [...]

E Dear Heavenly Father, as we celebrate Easter, I am thankful that YOU died on the cross and rose from the dead so grandchildren and I can have the gift of a personal relationship with YOU. I thank you that you have given us the Holy Spirit as a down payment for eternal life. I pray my [...]