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A couple of weeks ago I asked the readers to share a Christmas memory. Today, I am featuring a Christmas memory shared by a friend, Barbara Prichard Each year during our families Christmas celebration, my grandson reads the story of Christ’s birth in Luke 2, before we open our gifts. The older [...]

The fragrances of holiday scented candles, cookies baking, and the pine Christmas trees are always inviting when walking into the house this time of the year. Recently I was watching the Food channel and they were talking about how different foods bring memories to our minds. The fragrances of [...]

I often wonder about the future of our grandchildren growing up in a society where apathy, and even hostility, toward Jesus Christ is prevalent today. We are living in a complicated world. An aggressive attack is being launched by using media, technology, education, social influences, and political [...]

During this Thanksgiving and Christmas season, many grandparents will have the privilege to spend time with their children and grandchildren. It is always a special time to celebrate these holidays with the family reminiscing, sharing current family activity, along with enjoying the delicious [...]

Guest blog by Barbara Prichard Do you remember the first time you held your darling grandchild in your arms? I certainly can. Her skin was soft as velvet and it was all I could do to stop touching her. Rather than put her down, I removed her mittens and her booties and kissed each finger and toe to [...]

Last year on Halloween night, I heard a knock on my door, when I opened it, a sweet princess said, “Trick, or Treat”. I asked, “Who are you?” pretending not to recognize my granddaughter’s voice. Children have a good time deciding who they are going to be and what they will wear as they [...]

(Insert your granddaughter’s name) Dear Heavenly Father, I pray ______________will not be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. But that she will clothe herself with the beauty of a teachable, gentle spirit, displaying [...]

This week I want to give my blog readers an opportunity to receive Grandparenting with a Purpose at a special offer. I am giving you the first chapter of titled “Reflecting on My Journey of Praying for My Grandchildren.” The book challenges grandparents to pray intentionally for their [...]

See You at the Pole™, the global day of student prayer, began in 1990 as a grass roots movement with ten students praying at their school. More than two decades later, millions around the world pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September. SYATP is simply a prayer rally where [...]

Dear Lord I pray, (insert child’s name)  will obey Your commands,  and not neglect the teachings of his mother and father. Keep Your words always in his heart and tie them around his neck.   Wherever he walks, Your counsel will lead him. When he sleeps, You will protect him. When he wakes up [...]