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Humble pie. It belongs next to my private chocolate stash because God says this is one dish best served—to myself.  Today, we’ll explore four aspects of humility because humility paves the way for relationship: When someone serves humble pie to me, that’s humiliation.  When I choose to be humble, that’s humility—and this pie hits God’s sweet spot.  “Humble…

When it comes to home security, my husband takes a very different view than I do. When Russell is home, the doors are unlocked and, if the weather is nice, open. And because he’s home, I’m okay with it, because I trust his ability to protect me. Although last year during a bear sighting in…

Anytime you want to try a new product before you commit to buying in, you sample it first.  Free samples. Test drives.  Product testing.  What if we applied this process—to Jesus?  Do you have a grandchild who is unsure about this whole Jesus thing? Whether a friend, co-worker, or a grandchild, we all have people…

Today, we’ll talk about a four-letter word. Labor Day weekend offers a great opportunity to talk to your grandchildren, especially the older ones, about work.  So often the word carries a negative connotation. Let’s change that. I can’t picture God dreading the creation process or looking forward to the weekend just so He could have…

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…

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…

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…

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…