Matthew 6:25-32 Hello, my name is Page and I am a worrier. I have never heard of a Worriers Anonymous group, but if there were one, I would be a candidate. It is hard for me to admit to that worry because I know it is …
Motherhood
Faith’s Dynasty
by Vicki Huffman In the U.S., September 11, 2011 is National Grandparents’ Day. It’s a good time to stop and pay tribute to our grandparents—or their memories. As children we may have heard it said of ourselves, “You look just like your mother” or “you’re …
Nana Nanny
I thought when I retired I would enjoy traveling, relaxing and doing things I couldn’t do while I was working. Instead, my days and nights are filled with unexpected interruptions. Four years ago I elected to retire early and move in with my daughter and …
Teaching Contentment in a Discontented World
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” I Timothy 6:6-7 This summer spend some time examining gratefulness and contentment in the hearts of your children. A few goals to work …
Instilling a Love for Missions
Whenever someone from your family goes on a mission trip, that’s the perfect time to study that country. If your husband is in the military and gets deployed to different countries, that’s another good time to study a country. You can support someone from your …
Storing Up in Heaven
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. …
Passing the Baton of Faith
The house of the righteous contains great treasure (Proverbs 15:6 NIV). What if your home burned down? Or all your possessions were stolen? What would you have to pass on? Through Jesus—plenty. In contrast to earthly treasure, an eternal inheritance impacts generation after generation. …
Mentoring Kids in Missions
It is never too early to start building a vision for missions in our kids’ hearts. I pray that my kids will grow up with a heart for the peoples of the world and a zeal to see God’s Word proclaimed among the nations. What …
Genuine Love Is Serving Others
“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” I Peter 4:9-10 This summer have your children or grandchildren use money they have saved or do some chores to earn money specifically designated for blessing others. Explain ahead of time what the money will be used for …
Speaking the Same Love Language
People express and receive love in different ways, Dr. Gary Chapman identifies these as the five languages of love. The five love languages are: quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. If you express love in a way your family …