This post is one of Derek’s best! He wishes Happy Birthday to his grandson through a letter that tells him how important he is to him, his family, and to the Kingdom of God. Pray that as you read this letter, you will be inspired to write your grands and remind them of “their” importance.
I want our relationship to the wide world to be right now. Help; respect; belief; a steadying hand; investment in others; hope; promise; courage evidenced in one because of encouragement from the other; self-giving generosity; love in action . . .
“Spending the day in worship together, celebrating faith around the communion table, and then doing those all-important photo-shoots, Mother’s Day is always one of those exceptionally beautiful days. But then again it always is a Great Day when we not only celebrate our family, but when we do it in the context of community and living faith.”
The power of story and the impact of a photograph both require truth, and there is little truth left when we limit the story to sunshine and rainbows, platitudes, air-brushed skin tones or flattering angles.
While Easter bunnies and Easter egg hunts are fun, as grandparents there are other fun activities that teach our grandchildren the true meaning of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ . . .
Did you know that our grandchildren absorb everything we do and say? When we are aware of this, we begin to realize that we should be prepared to give a gentle answer for why we love Jesus Christ.
So often we are given an opportunity to teach our children, and grandchildren how to trust God. But do we? Andy teaches us through his experience with that teachable moment.
Our world is a busy place. A trip to the park allows special time with our Grands. But more important than what we do, is our conversation on the way…
Welcoming North Carolina Author and Journalist, Derek Maul. He will be publishing for us every Wednesday. Check him out!
“But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.” As a first generation Christian, Russ demonstrates how he and his wife teach their children and grandchildren in the paths of the Lord.
The Apostle John encouraged his churches through his letters. If we are to strengthen the men in our families, it is imperative that we also inspire one another. Alan Kearns provides a timeless approach to encouragement.
In late June of 2021, I had the opportunity to read a bedtime story to three of my grandchildren. The eldest grandson sat on my lap. He had...
