I have been thinking during this Christmas season about Mary, the mother of Jesus. When the angel gave Mary an assignment with which she was overwhelmed, she told Mary ”For nothing is impossible with God.” Mary answered, “I am your servant, may it be to me as you have said.” God has [...]
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 began [...]
The greatest gift you can give your grandchildren is the legacy of a praying grandparent. Lillian Penner, [...]
The fragrances of holiday scented candles, cookies baking, and the pine Christmas trees are always inviting when walking into the house this time of the year. Recently I was watching the Food channel and they were talking about how different foods bring memories to our minds. The fragrances of [...]
A prayer for your grandchildren using the letters of CHRISTMAS. By Lillian [...]
As I was looking at the forlorn misshapen tree standing in the snow on the cover of a book I was reading last week, I was reminded of the Christmas tree we had at my house when I was a child. When I was six years old, my parents did not have much money to spend at Christmas. In order for my parents [...]
A tradition in my family was that my parents always read the Christmas story from Luke chapter 2 before opening gifts. My husband and I continued the tradition and I have noticed that my sons are following the same tradition. It would be a blessing for my parents if they could see that this [...]
I thank God for You and your overwhelming response to the “Grandparenting with a Purpose” blog and Facebook response for the Prayer Ministry of Christian Grandparenting Network. May God bless you richly as you pray for your grandchildren and their parents. Lillian Penner, Prayer [...]
As the National Prayer Director for Christian Grandparenting Network, I had a dream to form a movement of a Million Praying Grandparents. Grandparents committed to pray intentionally and regularly for their grandchildren and their parents. Our grandchildren are growing up in a wounded, divided, [...]
What are your Thanksgiving Traditions? Thanksgiving is a good time to encourage our grandchildren to be thankful for the many things they experience. Help them make a list of their home, food, clothing, school, friends, church, toys and the opportunities they enjoy for which they can be [...]