Four truths about childhood for grandparents to embrace
Vacation requests were approved and tickets bought. Beds were ready and the refrigerator was stocked. Finally, the day came! Our three grandchildren…
Four ways God equips us to love our in-laws
Sometimes it’s easy to consider our in-laws as exceptions to the rules of biblical wisdom. We’ll apply certain passages to every other relationship…
Three powerful strategies for helping our grands understand God’s truth
I (Shellie) imagine we’ve all heard teachings on how important it is to “think about what you’re thinking about.” If we’ve spent any time at all in…
Three ways to strengthen the bond with your grandkids
It’s been a few years, but I (Shellie) well remember my first bout of SAG. And no, I’m not referring to body parts, although I’ve seen my fair share…
Role reversal: The beauty of serving a parent
I’ve observed my mom almost eat glass. She’s been lost around the neighborhood a few times, she’s told me she doesn’t love me anymore, and she drank…
Unexpected and blessed: Surprises in Scripture and life
Nine years ago, my husband and I welcomed into our lives an unexpected blessing that has forever changed our lives. Our daughter found her…
How a conscientious thief reminded me of the godly legacy I long to leave
A car thief in Oregon evidently has a soft spot for children. After he stole an unlocked car, he noticed a small child in the backseat. He promptly…
God understands and cares
I don’t think this can be proven scientifically, but I believe the odds of winning the lottery are better than the odds of keeping grandkids for a…
Growing Up Grateful
It’s only a couple of weeks until Thanksgiving, the holiday that is hidden now amongst the Christmas ads. How many “Black Friday” sales have there…
