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I never knew exactly when I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Certainly not the date.  But I always wished I could.  It’s a significant moment and one worth celebrating. I was raised in a variety of denominations as Mom and Dad tried to hash out his Southern Baptist background with her Lutheran/Episcopalian one.…

As grandparents, how do we Go BIG? This week in our Go BIG! series, we explore the letter I. I for Intentional. I for Invested. And I for Inviting. Every Sunday afternoon, my family visited both sets of grandparents. Every. Single. Sunday. My maternal grandmother and I were close.  But Sunday afternoon visits were not what spurred…

As Christian grandparents, how do we impact the faith of future generations? We go BIG, starting with B. B for Bold. B for Brave. And B for Be There. I love to hike. Trails speak to me of adventure, growth, and connection. Some trails I’ve hiked many times. For others, I hired a guide because…

As a Christian grandparent, you have purpose. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your mighty acts to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 Old and gray. I turned sixty last year and it jolted me. How did I…

(ID 41629192 | Literature © Kolinkotanya | Dreamstime.com) To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. Daniel 1:17 NIV Once upon a time . . .  As a kid, those four words hooked me every time. Little did I know how much they would build…

Two of my grandchildren start kindergarten this year—and the tension is already building. 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. Unsettling.  And…

By Gayle Veitenheimer Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 The handoff. The trickiest part of a relay.  Races have been won and lost at the handoff.  But the stakes…

So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. 1 Samuel 17:50 NIV You don’t have to be a fiction writer to hear voices in your head. Friends, family, and the enemy all have an opinion on what…

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV Have you considered taking on a partner?  Whether you work…

You thought I meant blessings, right?  No. Blessing. Singular. Only one.  November shifts our attention to gratitude. Thankfulness for all we have and for those closest to us. And that’s good.  But let’s not stop there. In fact, I want to back up to the One from Whom all blessings flow.  Jesus. And not just Jesus, but His…