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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…

Because our grandchildren are younger, when we’re hanging out together, we know we’ll probably color, pull out the Play-Doh, or be down on the floor with matchbox cars. Turns out Play-Doh and Transformers open the door for a lesson on Romans 12:2. If your grandchildren are older, don’t worry. This object lesson has great takeaways for…

Let me tell you about the superhero who lives in my house. For most of our married lives, my husband has traveled as part of his job. He has status and he deserves it. I’m reminded how demanding travel is when I navigate the airport, rental car, and itinerary without him. My stress level goes…

Normally, when we’re with the grandkids, I lock the screens away, but I’m not opposed to a movie night or afternoon matinee. If we’ve played hard that day, and usually, we have, rest prevents meltdowns. A movie allows everyone to pause and to breathe.  Children’s literature, even the film version, has the potential to build character…