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October 17, 2022

Intentional Grandparents

“Make your life a memorial of God’s faithfulness, so those who follow won’t forget.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 17, 2022 Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us. 1 Samuel 7:12 My wife Rita is brilliant [...]

May 9, 2022

A Tribute to My Momma

“Appreciate a mother’s love while you can.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 9, 2022 A Tribute to My Momma Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 My mother’s memorial service in October 2018 was the saddest day of my life. The reality of my mom’s [...]

April 11, 2022

What Do I Give My Child?

“The best gift you give to your child is a spiritual inheritance: love Jesus, and wisely store up treasure in heaven.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 11, 2022 Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before [...]

December 19, 2021

Teaching Children Christmas Traditions

“Celebrating Christ’s birth helps our children be thankful for the Lord’s generous love and gift of salvation.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 19, 2021 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as [...]

November 1, 2021

Play With Your Child

“Tenderly caring for a child is tenderly caring for Jesus.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 1, 2021 Learn this well: Unless you dramatically change your way of thinking and become teachable like a little child, you will never be able to enter in. Whoever continually humbles himself to become like this little [...]

July 25, 2021

Parenting Together

“Parents who co-labor together with Christ experience the wisdom of God in leading their home.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 25, 2021 For we are co-workers in God’s service. 1 Corinthians 3:9 My wife Rita and I recently enjoyed the company of 8 couples under 40, all with children under 10. The [...]

July 14, 2021

Wise Grandparenting (Part Five of Five)

“The more we can build a culture of understanding and empathy the more trust grows.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 14, 2021 by Guest Writer Bill Ibsen For this cause a man shall LEAVE his father and his mother, and shall CLEAVE to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. Genesis [...]

July 7, 2021

Wise Grandparenting (Part Four of Five)

“Comforting is what a follower of Jesus does freely.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 7, 2021 by Guest Writer Bill Ibsen For this cause a man shall LEAVE his father and his mother, and shall CLEAVE to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 My very good friend Bill [...]

July 2, 2021

Wise Grandparenting (Part Three of Five)

“My grandparenting role is as a servant watching for ways to serve my Master by serving and anticipating my family’s needs.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 2, 2021 by Guest Writer Bill Ibsen For this cause a man shall LEAVE his father and his mother, and shall CLEAVE to his wife; [...]

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