I recently read about Adam LaRoche’s sudden decision to retire from Major League Baseball after he was informed by the Chicago White Sox that his 14-year-old son, Drake, could no longer accompany him to the club house every day. Adam walked away from $13 million he would have been guaranteed for the remainder of his […]
This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed by Your Name… (Matthew 6:9 NIV) When was the last time you used the word hallow or hallowed? Probably not recently—unless you were reciting the Lord’s Prayer. It’s not exactly one of those words commonly used in our everyday conversations. The word […]
How do I handle a difficult relationship with my adult children so it doesn’t hinder my relationship with my grandchildren? How do I stay connected with my grandchildren as a long distance grandparent? What are ways I can share my faith more effectively with my grandchildren, especially as teenagers? These are just a few of […]
“My two grandsons, who live far away, have no interest in knowing who I am. How do I pray for them and find a way to connect?” The pain behind this grandparent’s question is real and not at all uncommon. There are many of us with teenage or young adult grandchildren with whom we […]
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile… (I Cor. 15:17) What would you say if one of your grandchildren or adult children were to ask you what you believe is the most important thing you know? The apostle Paul’s answer to that question is the resurrection of Jesus… and our promised […]
“Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.” Luke 6:21 Many years ago, Bob Benson wrote about the house he built for his family. He reminisced about all the years of wonderful memories crowded into every corner, room and nook of their home. In the end Benson wrote of those autumn years of […]
“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.” Prov. 14:13 Most of us love being around people who laugh regularly and robustly. I know I find myself laughing more when I am around people who laugh well—those who seem to be able to laugh in spite of the circumstances around […]
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity [fear], but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 It is a presidential election year. Have you noticed how many people are driven by fear in their choices for a presidential candidate? The constant messages of nominee front-runners feed on […]
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance… I Corinthians 15:3-5 A delightful couple, who are passionate grandparents, recently applied for one of our leadership training events. These events equip grandparents to represent our ministry as teachers through our grandparenting seminars and workshops. The application requires a written testimony about […]
One of the important biblical roles of parents and grandparents is the spoken blessing. I thought it might be helpful to have another voice speak into this important topic, so I received permission from Vincent Muli Kituku to reprint portions of an article he published in a newspaper column last Fall. My prayer is that […]
