“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace.” John 16:33a As Christians, we are prone use the word ‘culture’ to represent something bad, or at least not in line with our values. But is culture, in itself, bad? No… no more than technology or politics are bad in themselves. […]
“For this reason, I kneel before the Father, from whom the whole family in Heaven and on earth derives its name.” Eph. 3:14-15 (NIV) As a young man, I used to love singing an old Gaither song in church called The Family of God. The chorus goes like this: I’m so glad I’m a part […]
Most grandparents today are long distant grandparents. That means that their grandchildren, or some of their grandchildren, live two hours or more away. Most live much farther than that. For a large percentage of grandparents, none of their grandchildren live close. Technological Blessings We are fortunate to live in a day when technology gives us […]
“If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile.” (I Cor. 15:17) Joyce sounded desperate when she called our ministry office. “I don’t know what to do,” she sobbed. “My daughter has turned against me, and won’t let me see my granddaughters because she doesn’t want me to talk to them about Jesus. What […]
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 If God is Sovereign and already knows the beginning from the end, why do we need to pray? Can our prayers truly influence a Sovereign God? While most Christians may not think of it that way, isn’t the reason more of us do […]
Do you remember the first time you heard the news that you would be a grandparent? First-time grandparents are usually quite excited when that day arrives. Few things provide more of a rush than holding that new grandson or granddaughter for the first time. Nearly twenty-one years later, I still remember that moment as though […]
“You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well please.” Luke 3:22 Who would not be profoundly impacted by words like the Father spoke to His Son in Luke 3? Imagine your earthly father speaking such powerful words over you. These are words that can have a transformational impact on any child. […]
Impress them on your children (grandchildren). Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you rise up. Deut. 6:7 Jake’s Story When young Jake showed up with his grandmother, I could tell he was not happy to be there. There was a […]
“My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work”. (John 4:34) In America, we like our food, and lots of it. Good food ought to be, not only enjoyable, but nourishing and healthy for our bodies. I don’t think Jesus would disagree with that, but it does […]
“Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.” Matt. 18:5 You’ve heard me say it over and over. Godly parenting and grandparenting demands intentionality. Will I pursue God’s agenda or my own? That was part of the challenge God laid before His people through Jeremiah when He told them to “ask […]
