As grandma, there isn’t anything more important to me than for my grandsons to grow to be men who know and love Jesus. This world can be a scary place; it seems evil is laughed at, discounted and accepted like it has not been before . . . at least in my lifetime. As I …
Showing Real Intentional Love – A Prayer for My Grandsons Read More »
When you think about loving your grandchildren, for most of us, this comes very easily. The hugs, snuggles, “I love yous”, the laughing and the time spent together – all part of the wonderful love between grandparents and grandchildren. Now, don’t get me wrong. There is a wonderful love between parents and children, too, but …
Intentional Love – Showing My Love & Pointing them to God’s Love Read More »
What does it look like to be intentional about passing on faith to our grandchildren? This is an important question for us to think about, and for us to find answers, so we are able to be focused and intentional when it comes to passing on our faith. One way we do this, and the …
A small girl stands at the end of a dock looking down at the surface of a lake. The water is dark, and she cannot see the bottom. She has no idea how deep it is, but she knows it’s over her head. Should she jump? She hesitates, then closes her eyes and propels herself …
A farmer trudges through the field with his muck boots squishing in puddles left by an early spring rain. He grips an old hoe in his right hand, and a pouch heavy with seeds is slung over his opposite shoulder. Every movement he makes is intentional. First, he stoops to dig four troughs, two or …
