Scriptures about controlling anger. These Scriptures show us that anger is not a good thing. A gentle answer turns away wrath. Ephesians 4:26 When you are angry, do not sin. And do not go on being angry all day. Colossians 3:8 But now put these things out of your life: anger, bad temper, [...]
Each year my husband and I take our granddaughters who live nearby for a “Back to School” lunch just before they go back to school. Today I took our granddaughter who lives nearby out to lunch because she is leaving next week to start her college adventure in Southern California. She is excited [...]
Encourage your grandchildren to read God’s Word to nourish their spiritual life. Encourage them to memorize Bible verses and the importance to hide God’s Word in their hearts. If they are in Awana or another Christian program for children and they are memorizing Scripture ask them to quote [...]
My husband and I had three grandchildren when I started to feel a passion for the urgency to pray for my grandchildren. While surfing on the Internet, God directed me to the Christian Grandparenting Network. After sharing my passion with them, they invited me to become their National Prayer [...]
The privilege to pray is a gift from God. Paul wrote in Philippians 4:6, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” I have found when I pray according to God’s Word, I am in line with His will. I not only find [...]
“A gentle turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” Proverbs 15:1 Pray your grandchildren will learn to control themselves when angry. It’s all right to get angry, but we must learn to control our anger. If you are around your grandchildren when they get mad share with them how [...]
Listen to my Interview on the Family Impact Podcast It is only about two months until Grandparents Day of Prayer. I hope you have made plans to pray with other grandparents or have decided to make it a particular time alone with God praying especially for your grandchildren and their parents. [...]
Pray for your teenaged grandchildren to: Be motivated, disciplined and challenged to apply themselves and excel in their academic studies. Experience the reality of Jesus Christ in their lives, as they grow strong in their faith. Recognize the deception of the world. Be covered with God’s [...]
What a joy it is to have that precious little grandchild come running into your arms with hugs and kisses. The six-year-old calling to tell you she lost her first tooth or your seven-year-old grandson excited about making his a goal in his soccer game. In addition to the senior discounts, [...]
Suggestions to Pray for Grandchildren to be Known by their Actions in School “Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.” (Proverbs 20:11) Pray your grandchildren will learn to follow instructions and conduct themselves with right behavior. Encourage your [...]