
Monday, December 31, 2018
Walk Worthy in 2019

Take Time to "Ponder" God's Great Works & Blessings

Sunday, December 30, 2018
A New "Normal"

So, as 2019 begins, and we tend to get back to what we typically consider our "normal" day-in-day-out life, let's commit to a "new normal". One which includes the following . . .
Have a Purpose & Plan for 2019 - Part Two

Today I'm writing about the second thing we want to focus on with them . . . helping them become people who read God's Word. We are using Generations Quest with them this year and are looking forward to discovering who Daniel was throughout the month of January and learning together about the choices he made; and how they are able to make wise choices as well.
A Prayer for Those Who Grieve
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Have a Purpose & Plan for 2019

While I have plans for fun – trips to our local garden, I may bury “treasure” in the sandbox again this summer for them to discover, science projects for them to enjoy, another candy cane hunt next December and many more opportunities for “fun” – the things I’m most focusing upon, are two ways to build their faith over the coming year.
Be Sure Your Grandchildren Are Absolutely Certain About Two Things
Think today of a way you are able to show love to your grandchildren - be it a hug in person, or an email expressing why you end 2018 so thankful God blessed your life with them as your grandchildren. It is important for our grandchildren to grow up with the absolute certainly we not only love them, but we are so thankful they are our grandchildren.
Saturday Promises - They will Find Their Refuge in God
Friday, December 28, 2018
Be the Grandparent Who Does Not Underestimate God's Power
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Thankful Thursday - God Works it All for Our Good - Romans 8:28
Our lives, and the lives of our children and grandchildren, will be filled with blessings and joy-filled moments. Our lives will also have those times when we do not understand what is happening; times when we are truly filled with grief. But, Romans 8:28 gives us a powerful promise from God; one for which I am extremely thankful. He promises everything - all things both blessings and challenges - work together for good.
Do What You Do On Purpose
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
A Recipe for a Grandma
As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, focus upon living in a way which shows your love for God on purpose, so your grandchildren see Him in all you do and say.
Hand Down the Faith with "Mystery Bags" - God Has a "Recipe" for Our Lives

Throughout their lives, our grandchildren will experience times of joy and times of challenge as well, so it is very important for us to prepare them; especially for the times they do not understand. Difficult, challenging times in life have the potential to leave the ones we love sidetracked, derailed and in a place where they turn away from following Jesus.
But, if we help prepare our grandchildren and equip them to see these times of their lives as something where they are able to trust God's love and goodness for them, they will be able to go through them and come out the other side stronger in their walk with God. Today's "Mystery Bag" is designed to help you do this - in a fun and tasty way!
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
A Prayer to See, Know, Believe & Hold Tightly to the Truth - John 7:17

This Christmas Believe - Jesus is Truly Real

For us believing Jesus was a real person who was born as a baby, lived a perfect life, died on the cross for us then three days later rose from the dead is a "given". We celebrate Christmas because we believe. It truly is our "reason for the season".
But, if we have people we love who do not believe, consider approaching who Jesus is from the record of history - outside the Bible. Yes, Jesus was a real, historical person. Yes, there is recorded history of who He is - outside the Bible. If Jesus was a real person - and He is recorded as such, then we have to make a choice. Do we believe who He said He was, or not?
Monday, December 24, 2018
Not Just a Baby in a Manger
God IS Near
Celebrate, Remember & Serve
The Manger Dares Us to Believe the Best is Yet to Be

But, when the one, true King was born, there was no hospital. There was no waiting media. There was no "big deal".
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Forever & For Always My Grandchild You Will Be
God's Greatest Gift
Prayer for the Ones We Love to Know Jesus
You ask us the same question You asked the disciples. “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15). And we answer:
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Christmas in a "Nutshell" from John 3:16 & Corrie Ten Boom

Corrie Ten Boom knew the joy of life with family and the incredible loss of her loved family in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. Yet, through it all, she held tightly to her faith in God, His love and His goodness. I love this quote from her . . .
Saturday Promises - God Gives Us Wisdom - James 1:5

We talked about how God will help us be wise and make wise choices when we ask Him for help. This is one of the most important conversations we will ever have with our grandchildren. After they make the choice to believe in Jesus, we want them to grow to be wise people. When God gave Solomon the choice to have anything he wanted and he chose wisdom, God was pleased and told him he had made the best choice.
Give the Best Gifts Ever - Show Self Control
Keep the Future in Mind
Friday, December 21, 2018
Give the Best Gifts Ever - Be Gentle

Pray Your Grandchildren Will Be People Who Pray

So, as you go through your Christmas celebrations and look at beginning a new year, consider making the following from Psalms 27:7-14 your prayer for your grandchildren . . .
New Free Card to Connect, Stay in Touch & Hand Down the Faith

This new card has three cards with verses - they are great cards to mail and encourage your grandchildren with the truth of God's love, joy and peace as the new year begins. You will find it at this link.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Give the Best Gifts Ever - Be Faithful

We are absolutely able to always believe and trust God, because He always does what He says He will do. So, when we show the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives, we will be people about whom others are able to say these same things.
Thankful Thursdays - Thankful for God's Good & Perfect Gifts - James 1:17

Wednesday, December 19, 2018
A Prayer for Those You Love to Hope in & Seek God

If your sons, daughters, their spouses and/or your grandchildren are people who do not yet know God or who are no longer walking with Him, do not lose heart. God's love is unending and immeasurable; He loves them. Put your hope in Him and do not give up praying for the ones you love.
So, today for your family who is walking with God and for the ones you love who are not, make Lamentations 3:24-26 your prayer . . .
Give the Best Gifts Ever - Give Goodness - Your "Best Part"

I really love this last way of defining, "goodness" and want to encourage you to make it the way your grandchildren grow up being able to describe you, because you gave them your, "best part". Yes, we want to give and do what is good, right and excellent when it comes to our grandchildren and when we do, we are giving them the gift of "goodness".
Hand Down the Faith with "Mystery Bags" - God Knew What He Was Doing When He Made Our Grandchildren

But, the absolute truth is God made everything, He knew what He was doing when He created our grandchildren and He did not make any mistakes. Today's Mystery Bag will help you share these important truths with your grandchildren in a very hands-on way.
You will need . . .
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Give the Best Gifts Ever - Model Kindness
Of course we all want the children we love to be kind, as children and when they are grown. While they are able to learn to be kind from others in their lives, if we as their grandmas (grandpas and parents, too) treat them with kindness throughout their lives, they will learn to treat others in the same way.
When we speak softly with love, we are showing what it sounds like to be kind. When we give an encouraging hug or pat on the back, we are showing what it feels like to be kind. When we share with them - and take them with us to share with others - we are showing them what it looks like to be kind.
When we speak softly with love, we are showing what it sounds like to be kind. When we give an encouraging hug or pat on the back, we are showing what it feels like to be kind. When we share with them - and take them with us to share with others - we are showing them what it looks like to be kind.
A Prayer for True, Real Strength

If you are like me, you have been thinking about and looking forward to Christmas - it is just a week away. But, 2019 is nearly upon us - it is just two weeks away. As your grandchildren face the start of 2019, make it a point to pray for them to be people who have meek hearts; people who do not brag or show off, but who instead are quick to do what needs to be done for others. People who show true strength.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Lamentations 3:21-23 - A Prayer & A Blessing

Hope, yes we are able to have hope, because God's love, mercy and faithfulness never end and I want us to remember this! Take time today to notice how God shows these three things to you and tell your grandchildren all about it! Help them learn to watch for how God shows His love, mercy and faithfulness to them as well - so they are able to live with hope.
Consider accepting my challenge and post this verse in your home as well as make it a part of what you pray daily for your children and grandchildren -
Grandmas are Able to Make a Difference
Give the Best Gifts Ever - Give a Patient Response

- the quality of being patient as the bearing of annoyance, misfortune or pain without complaint, loss of temper, irritation or the like.
- an ability or willingness to suppress annoyance when confronted with delay.
- quiet, steady perseverance, even-tempered care.
I love how they describe being patient as bearing annoyances without complaint and a quiet, steady, even-tempered care.
The Bible gives us a clearer view of patience. Look at 2 Corinthians 13:4 . . .
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Give the Best Gifts Ever - Give a Home Filled with Peace
Prayer to Bring Lost Loved Ones Back to the Fold
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Give the Best Gifts - Give a Home Characterized by Joy

- the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation.
- a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something someone greatly valued or appreciated
- the expression or display of glad feelings.
These may be the things we think of when we think about joy. It is different than being happy - which depends on circumstances. Joy is more. Joy is "exceptionally good/satisfying" and "greatly valued/appreciated", but the Bible gives us an even clearer view of joy.
Trust - Pray - Tell & Love
Saturday Promises - God Gives Us His Peace - John 14:27

- the normal, non-warring condition of a nation, group of nations or the world
- an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc. to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting
- a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations
- freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction anxiety, an obsession, etc. tranquility, serenity
- a state of tranquility or serenity
- silence; stillness
Peace is all of these things, but as wonderful as these descriptions of peace are, God's peace is even better! In John 14 Jesus said His peace is more than the peace of the world and it is a gift from Him. In Isaiah 26:3 we read -
Friday, December 14, 2018
Hold to the Truth - God Hears & Answers Our Prayers

However; there are also times when we pray and pray and pray and do not see any answers. These times are challenging, to say the least. It is easy to wonder if God really does hear us when we pray and pray with no answer we are able to see.
But, it is essential for us to hold tightly to the truth. Look at what 1 John 5:14, 15 has to say about this -
Give the Best Gifts Ever - Give a Love Which is Shown by How You Talk to & Treat the Children You Love

But of all the "perfect" gifts we may give our grandchildren there are nine gifts which are absolutely the best gifts we grandmas (and grandpas and parents, too) will ever give to the children we love. They are listed in Galatians 5:22, 23 -
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Thankful Thursdays - God Gives Strength - Isaiah 40:31
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Have Fun - Make Memories So They Will Remember What Mattered the Most

Make memories they will cherish AND at the same time be sure they know what matters the most.
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