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 Prayer Is a Gift
We all like to receive gifts–on birthday, Christmas, anniversaries. But gifts can be costly. A prayer gift is appropriate anytime, any day, any way!
Five Doors You Need to Open in Life
When our recent home remodeling eliminated the door in this photo, I grabbed it for re-purposing, thinking it would make wonderful yard art for my backyard. But that door soon took on a deeper meaning. There are doors we enter and doors we exit. We’ll find open doors and closed doors. But which doors should we open that will contribute most to our success as Christians?
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:
A Legacy to Celebrate: Granny Ruth
We all want to leave a good legacy. Years ago, I said good-bye to a sweet friend named Granny Ruth. Her legacy will affect others for generations. I’ m sure Jesus greeted her with a warm “Well done!” as she stepped through the gates of heaven. How I have missed her! I wrote a story about Granny Ruth in one of my books, Day-votions® for Grandmothers.