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You have helped train your grandchildren in the Christian faith. They are familiar with key Bible characters and stories, even memorized Scripture passages. You’ve explained the Gospel. They know that Jesus died on the cross for their sins and rose again. They have...

“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the foe.” Psalm 107:2 The other day my daughter, a single mom of three boys, was discouraged about something she was trying to trust God for during this pandemic. So, I reminded her...

Five of our nine adult children have children of their own, ranging in age from 1-21. We have now spent decades in prayer for these grandchildren, beginning even before they were born. This is both a privilege and a challenge. It is a privilege to bring them before...

“Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.”  Matthew 18:5 Effective parenting and grandparenting demands intentionality.  Every day we stand at a crossroads and must choose the path we will walk—the path marked “My Agenda”...

Our grandchildren’s parents have a great responsibility for parenting our grandchildren in these uncertain, unstable times in which we live. In today’s broken world, we see the fragile family unit, living amid a busy environment filled with moral and spiritual...

The Christmas season traditionally lasts from the day after Thanksgiving until New Years. Utilize this season to connect with your grandchildren through teaching, crafts, engaging in activities, serving, celebrating together as a family, giving gifts, and reflecting...

Christmas is a wonderful, magical time of year.  Its awe and wonder capture the hearts of young and old alike. It is a time when we remember that our Lord left the glory of heaven and stepped into time as a little baby born in Bethlehem's humble manger. Such is the...

This year, a global pandemic isn’t stopping families and individuals from packing gift-filled shoeboxes for boys and girls in the far corners of the world through the Samaritan’s Purse project: Operation Christian Child. Children need deep-rooted hope and great joy,...

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. Psalm 9:1 We have much to be thankful for as we approach this weekend of family, friends, turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. You know, this might be a good time to...