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What’s your grandparent superpower? You have one, you know. Maybe more. Psalm 139:3 says, “ . . . you are familiar with all my ways.” God is not only familiar with all your ways, He designed many of them. Romans 12:6 reads, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.…

How can we encourage our grandchildren as they head back to school? A blessing backpack! Back to school means new teachers, new classmates, and new material. Perhaps even a new school or a new season. A transition to kindergarten, high school, or even college.  While beginnings offer a fresh start, the unknowns can be scary.…

We love our grandchildren and we want them to know Jesus.  But our child and/or their spouse does not walk with Jesus and have declared Him off limits. What do we do?  We build a track record of Christlike behavior and explain the why behind it.   1. Share Your Faith Through Prayer Ephesians 6:18 reads, “And…

In today’s culture, truth is relative. Compromise is okay if you have a good reason, right? Wrong. How do we help our grandkids navigate these minefields of truth and lies? Discernment. Do you have it? How about your grandkids? No, I’m not talking about the spiritual gift of discerning spirits. I’m talking about distinguishing what…

                                                                                           The creation story. Most of us are familiar with Genesis 1, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth.” Day 1: Light. Day 2: Sky. Day 3: Dry land and plants. Day 4: Sun, moon, and stars. Day 5: Birds and fish. Day 6: Living creatures. Livestock, creepy crawlies, wild animals, and man.  But have you ever considered what…

Lavish. Extravagant. Do these words come to mind when you think of God? Where did we get the idea God is chintzy? Stingy? Withholding?  That lie came from the enemy (Genesis 3). If ever a big spender existed, it’s God: God loves us lavishly, but how do we explain that to our grandchildren? We don’t.  We show…

Mealtime is memory time. An opportunity for fun, fellowship, and connection. I love festive dishes. Sadly, the lack of storage in my kitchen keeps my desire for fun tableware in check. Still, a pretty table adds to the dining experience. How can we spruce up the meals we share with our grandchildren? Make Your Meal…

Are you an angler? Has fishing hooked you? Fishing offers a window into all kinds of spiritual conversations.  Fishing and Bait  Anglers target different fish with customized bait. Stink bait for catfish. Lures for bass. Worms, bugs, or minnows for trout.  Color, location, and season affect bait choice too.  Likewise, the enemy studies us to…

Our grandkids like to build sandcastles, but when we’re at the beach, we build faith too. I love the ocean. We take our grandkids to the beach in Galveston every summer. Most of my children shun Galveston for the white sands of Florida or the California beaches, but it’s a favorite place of mine.  And who…

The Fourth of July is coming! Are you ready? To bring Jesus into the conversation, I mean. The Declaration of Independence declares:  We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit…