Hannah is not the primary character in the story. Nor is Samuel. Pivotal to the whole story, the central cohesive element, the linchpin, is God himself. Everything else—Hannah’s barrenness, Hannah’s prayer, Samuel’s birth—is the working out of God’s eternal plan.” ¹ Hannah longed to [...]
For Preschoolers, pray they will: Develop a well-balanced personality Learn problem resolutions. Play well with others. Learn to obey quickly; respect authority. Explore and create without fear o failure. Develop a soft heart towards Jesus Develop confidence and independence. Learn to control [...]
As I look into 2024, our national and global climate is in turmoil. Our world is in a moral and spiritual decline; we are in a battle for the minds and hearts of our dear grandchildren. The enemy is trying to steal their hearts and God’s plans. In addition to attempting to [...]
The Christmas tree, the greatest symbol of Christmas is an evergreen tree, representing life. The custom of erecting a Christmas tree can be historically traced to 15th century. “The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts, or other foods. In the 18th century, it [...]
“One generation will commend your works to another;they will tell of your mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4 Have you shared your family history with your children and grandchildren? Next month is Thanksgiving and many families will be gathered for the big feast. This would be a good time to talk [...]
I recently read in Exodus chapter 17 about Moses telling Joshua to go to war with the Amalekites. Moses told Joshua, “I will stand at the top of the hill, with the rod of God in my hand.” So, Joshua and his men went to fight the army of [...]
Happy are those who fear the Lord— who follow his ways! Will enjoy the fruit of your labor! How happy you will be! How rich your life. Psalm 128:1,2 (N LT) This summer, some grandparents will be vacationing with their grandchildren. It’s a great time to spend extra time [...]
Our children are responsible for parenting our grandchildren in these insecure, unstable times we live in today. Young families are busy with their jobs, church, and children’s activities. They have many distractions in their marriage, employment, and parenting. Satan’s purpose [...]
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the whole armor of God so that you may take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:10, 11). As grandparents, we need to pray our grandchildren will grow strong in their walk with the Lord [...]
Grandparents can make a difference. Grandparents can help their grandchildren navigate the rapid cultural shifts we are experiencing. The enemy is undermining God’s design for our grandchildren by filling our headlines and social media feeds with a worldview. However, God has begun a powerful [...]