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How to Connect With Grandchildren Long Distance
Long-distance grandparenting. Not my preference, but that was our situation before we moved to Austin this summer. Today, we’ll explore ways to connect electronically, by snail mail, and with your unique style. Tailor these suggestions for the age and preferences of your grandchild, and as always, check with Mom and Dad first. First up, electronic…
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How to Help Your Grandchildren Manage Stress
What does popcorn have to teach us about science and stress? Plenty. How does popcorn pop? Popcorn pops when heat builds internal pressure to the point of bursting. Each kernel of corn contains water. When the kernel heats, that water turns to steam. This steam creates pressure. Lots of it. The pressure eventually causes the…
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How to Become Grandparents Who Stand in the Gap
Today, we continue our Go BIG! series with the letter G. G for stand in the gap and G for partner with God. 1. Stand in the Gap: No, not the store. The stakes are much higher than clothes. We stand in the gap for our grandchildren. Ezekiel 22:30 reads, “I looked for someone among them who would…
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Spiritual Warfare: How to Guard Your Castle
One of my favorite stories is “The Knights of the Silver Shield” by Raymond M. Alden. In the story, a group of valiant knights lived in the forest where they fought the evil giants of the land. They bore silver shields that shone brightly when a knight was virtuous but became cloudy when he was…
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Truth vs. Lies: Can Your Kids Tell the Difference?
Discernment. Do you have it? How about your kids? Culture presents the idea that truth is relative: You have yours. I have mine. Compromise is okay if you have a good reason. How do we help our kids navigate these minefields of truth and lies? We train them in discernment. When Harry Potter came out, I chose…
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Conflict Resolution: 5 Tips for Your Team
Ever feel like a referee? If you have children, then you’re no stranger to conflict resolution. How do we know what behavior to address and what to ignore? When do we throw the yellow flag and how do we best discipline for the infraction? How do we teach conflict resolution—to preschoolers? As any NFL referee…
Read More The Set Up
“Ahhh!” The fruit hit the ground with a juicy thud as Eve scrambled to cover up. Adam stared at her and then at himself. “We’re naked!” “Hurry! Get the biggest leaves you can find.” Eve huddled behind the nearest myrrh bush as Adam darted through the trees of Eden. She winced as she backed into…
Read More A Tale of Two Choices
The leather thongs bit into his wrist. Lot stole a quick look from his one good eye, the other swollen shut from a soldier’s fist. His girls huddled near their mother, tears streaking their dust-covered faces. Warriors strutted by, stroking his daughters’ hair. They smirked at him, laughing as his lips bled from the anger…
Read More Red and Yellow, Black and White, They are Precious in His Sight
“with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.” Revelation 5:9-10 NIV I’m a fan of the Enneagram—an ancient personality profile with nine distinct types. While the Enneagram has helped me understand…
Read More Relationships, Reconciliation, and “Raca”
I read an interesting note regarding Cain and Abel: the likelihood that they were twins (only one conception recorded followed by two births). Hmmm. If true, Cain’s murder of his brother takes on even greater significance. What went wrong? Simply, one man obeyed God. One didn’t. The broken relationship with God affected the relationship between…
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