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Modeling the Bible for Children
The ladies in the church nursery were very impressed. Katelyn was the most polite child they had ever seen. Only 13 months old, and yet she said “please” every time …

Let’s Talk Grandparenting Ministry – The Role of Grandparents
I believe churches need to take seriously their responsibility to engage, equip and encourage grandparents to pass on a heritage of faith to their grandchildren. As you consider ways to do …

Should You Be a Surrogate Grandparent?
“God sets the lonely in families…” (Psalm 68:6) Sometimes God takes a deep longing of our hearts, a lost dream, and remolds it into something far beyond anything we can …

It Happened on Halloween Night
I remember the night my oldest grandchild trusted Christ as Savior. A Sunday evening. Halloween. Mission’s conference at church. One of the components of our mission conferences was the kid …

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!
Courtesy BedBugs.org Most of us can remember our mothers or grandmothers tucking us into bed at night and whispering, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite.” As a child I never …

Be Steadfast About Passing On Your Faith
Psalm 103:17 tells us; “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children.“ This is the message …

What’s In a Name?
“Do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus…” Colossians 3:17 I grew up in a moderately-sized city in Wyoming where my father built a very positive reputation and name …

Facts About Grandparents & How They Impact Your Ministry
Facts are sometimes boring to many people, but here’s some interesting facts about grandparents in the USA that may open a few eyes, especially among church leaders, about the impact grandparents have… …

The Right Advice at the Right Time
Their daughter Katelyn was dating a non-Christian. How could that happen? Before they had children, Nick and Marcy determined to be intentional about raising their children with biblical values. They …

The Father’s Example of Love
Wouldn’t it be great if parenting and grandparenting came with an instruction manual? (Not that we would actually read the instructions …) Your 6-year-old grandson has no interest in sports. …
