by Charles Cameron | Dec 18, 2021 | Spiritual Growth
“I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God” (2 Kings 4:9). What a wonderful reputation Elisha had. He was known as “a holy man of God” – What a reputation to be lived up to! How can any sinner become a holy man of God? This is the work of God’s...
by Mo Hodge | Dec 17, 2021 | Kids & Grandkids, Marriage & Family
As parents, it is or responsibility to prepare our children for, and monitor closely, their dating relationships. Our children didn’t date much in high school. And that was just fine with Nancy and me. But many of their friends were dating, and the hookup culture...
by Russell Gehrlein | Dec 11, 2021 | Grandparenting, Kids & Grandkids
In late June of 2021, I had the opportunity to read a bedtime story to three of my grandchildren. The eldest grandson sat on my lap. He had asked me to read a Dr. Seuss classic, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! I started to read the book, and without any warning, I got...
by Lillian Penner | Dec 11, 2021 | Grandparenting
Several years ago, I found a precious letter in my family’s archives. My great-grandfather in Poland wrote to my grandfather, who had immigrated to America. One line in the letter struck me with both comfort and conviction: “I faithfully pray for you, for your...
by Peter Caligiuri | Dec 9, 2021 | Grandparenting
Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged parents are the pride of their children. (Proverbs 17:6 ESV) When we visited the Pirate Museum in Saint Augustine Florida, my wife spotted some gold doubloons in the gift shop which she snapped up immediately. Combined...