As my husband and I were praying for our kids and grandkids today, God impressed me to put aside another blog I was working on and to revisit one I had already posted a while back. In this season of our lives, we feel like some of the most important work we can do is to pray for our children and grandchildren. More Challenges, More Temptations With school starting again soon, our young family members will face more pressures than ever.
When You Can’t See the Beauty for the Mess
Home and Family Expectations What are your expectations for your home and family? Do you expect less messiness and more beauty? And how do you respond when you can’t see the beauty for the mess? Here are a few ideas to help you get started:
Encouragement for Parents and Grandparents: Preparing Your Kids for Life
Encouragement for parents and grandparents is always a welcome thing. We’re concerned about making wise decisions, aren’t we? Are we giving our kids the right training? Fear may try to consume us. Are they being bullied? Are they safe enough? We all want our kids to “turn out right.” At one time or another, we may think we’re not doing “enough” to prepare our kids for life.
Do You Need This Prayer?
Needs bombard us like a hailstorm sometimes. In emergencies, my prayer may simply be, “Jesus, Help!” In fact, I uttered one of those prayers last week. But other times I have more time to give thought and reflection, remembering God’s Word and promises in prayer.
5 Things Your Grandchildren (and Children) Need from You
What your grandchildren and children need from you may surprise you. Here are five lasting things they need that you can’t wrap up with a bow or leave in a will: