National Grandparents Day this year is September 7. If you haven’t heard of it, well, neither had I! There’s nothing wrong with celebrating and honoring grandparents, of course, especially given the considerable number of grandparents raising grandchildren in the US–more … Continue reading →
My mother is 92 years old and can still sit at the kiddie table in her kitchen. When my niece posted this Facebook picture of my mother with her great- grandkids, Psalm 78:4 came to my mind: “We will tell … Continue reading →
My two-year-old granddaughter was beyond tired and in desperate need of a nap—but she didn’t want to take a nap. I knew it was exactly what she needed and that nothing else was going to help her disposition. As I … Continue reading →
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…” 1 John 4:18a The shadows rise tall above her bed in the purple room as the night light bleeds shadows across the ceiling. Blessed with an active imagination, monster … Continue reading →
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 She gripped her pencil with ease and started drawing. Her simplistic artistry shone far beyond her little eighteen months with skills even a four-year-old had … Continue reading →
■Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for Your Grandchildren ■Author: Lillian Ann Penner ■Publisher: Crossbooks ■ISBN-13: 978-1-9150-7611-6 ■SRP: $12.00 ■Reviewed By: Janice Green Rating: Grandparenting with a Purpose is a treasure of inspiration for any grandparent who is passionate … Continue reading →