Lydia Harris

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Forever Faithful

When my parents and I arrived at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, we were eager to see Old Faithful erupt. Before long, the geyser lived up to its name and put on a show for us. Now decades later, Old Faithful still symbolizes the importance …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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Who Will Pray for Me Now?

“Never stop praying” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT). “Who will pray for me now?” our teenage son asked when he lost both grandparents within months. His question startled me. He knew my husband and I prayed for him every day. But he also knew that my …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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Modeling Faithfulness

“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2 NIV) When my grandsons came for a sleepover, I asked Alex if he would like me to bake him a blackberry pie to take home. “Yes,” he …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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“I Love You Grandma”

“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged” (Proverbs 17:6 ESV). “I love you, Grandma,” three-year-old Anna said in her sweet little voice. I smiled at her and replied, “I love you Anna,” and hugged her. Then one day Anna decided to change the pattern and …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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The Fragrant Aroma of Goodness

Perhaps you’ve heard someone say, “She’s such a good person.” Often this compliment is based on the person’s humanitarian actions. But that definition of goodness represents a worldly viewpoint. It doesn’t reflect biblical truth. The truth is, apart from Christ, we have no goodness. Isaiah …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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Modeling Self-Control for our Children

Modeling self-control for our kids and grandkids is important. Since young children have little self-control, Grandma Dianna shares how she taught her grandson about this virtue: “My nine-year-old grandson was playing with a neighbor, and I asked them to stop being so rough with each …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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Self-Control: The “After” Picture of Peter (Part 2)

After the death and resurrection of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit, Peter became a very different man. You might say he had an extreme makeover. Jesus forgave Peter for denying Him and gently restored him (John 21:15–17), and God’s Spirit controlled Peter’s …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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Self-Control: The “Before” Picture of Peter

For several months our devotions have covered the fruit of the Spirit. The final aspect of the fruit of the Spirit is self-control. From an early age, our children and grandchildren say, “Me do it.” They want control. But if we have true self-control, we’re …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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Gentleness Through the Generations

Who in your life models gentleness? My mother, Lena, set an example of gentleness and passed it on to generations that followed her. Lena gave birth to her third son in a Russian hospital while her husband was in prison for preaching the gospel. They …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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Peaceful Grandparenting: An Atmosphere of Worship

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9).“What is peace?” I asked my husband. But before he could answer I said jokingly, “Is it when the grandkids go home?””No,” he replied quickly. “It’s too quiet when they’re gone.” I’m …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

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