573 archives found for "Prayer"

As we are in the autumn season, I was reminded of my childhood, growing up on a wheat farm in Oklahoma. In the summer after the wheat harvest, my father would prepare the soil for the next year’s crop, and in the autumn, he would sow the wheat seed. Throughout the winter months, we would wait for [...]

Why not dig into the boxes and envelopes that hold your treasured, forgotten photos of your children and grandchildren and send them to them on their birthday or special occasions. Write a note of the approximate time and place of the picture and your memory of the event. Let them know how proud [...]

Praying for your grandchildren is the most long-lasting gift you can give your grandchildren Pray for their physical, emotional and spiritual protection because we are living in an unfriendly environment against those who are walking with the Lord. It’s time for grandparents to fight for the [...]

Recently, hurricanes, excessive flooding, earthquakes, fires and this week a massacre in Las Vegas have drawn our attention to the many people who have been victims of these catastrophes. It’s a time to remember the many victims in our prayers. As our country is facing many difficult issues, [...]

Isn’t it a special moment when your grandchildren come and run into your arms for a hug? I got to see two of my great-granddaughters on Facetime this morning, and it thrilled my heart to see them and hear them say “Hi, Oma.” I have nine grandchildren with ages from 14 to 35 years and four [...]

If you have teenage grandchildren encourage them to participate in the “See you at the Pole” event at their school. For over 25 years, See You at the Pole has been about one simple act—prayer. SYATP is still about students uniting themselves in prayer before God interceding for their [...]

    Guest blog by Janet Thompson This summer, my eleven-year-old granddaughter and her friend were here to participate in a kids’ Drama Camp at our local outdoor theater. Both girls are baptized Christian tweens, at a perfect age for mentoring as they enter into middle school this year. [...]

Pray for the parents of your grandchildren to teach them about Jesus and his love at an early age, encouraging them to hide God’s Word in their hearts. God’s Word hidden in their hearts will keep them from sin and light the path on their journey of life. (Psalms 119:11,105) Lillian Penner, [...]

Frequently I receive emails from a grandmother asking me to pray for her because of her estrangement from her grandchildren. Her heart is broken, finding it very difficult to deal with the situation, like many grandparents do today. When we reach the midlife years of our lives, we look forward to [...]

Suggestions to pray for your grandchildren on only on Grandparents’ Day of Prayer for everyday. For Infants, pray they will: Develop a strong sense of security as they bond with their family. Feel safe and secure in their surroundings. Grow physically strong and mentally alert. Begin to lay a [...]