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My Child - A Reminder of our Heavenly Father's Love

"You may not know me, but I know everything about you" (Psalm 139:1). "I know when you sit down and when you rise up" (Psalm 139:2). "I am familiar with all your ways" (Psalm 139:3). "Even the very hairs on your head are numbered" (Matthew 10:29-30). "For you were made in my image" (Genesis 1:27). "In me you live and move and have...

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JRR Tolkien: The Man Behind the Myth
JRR Tolkien: The Man Behind the Myth

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In the Land of...

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Forgiveness is What the Lord Wants
Forgiveness is What the Lord Wants

This is a story of a changed life, as told to Power to Change Ministries Last month, I was reading Focus on the Family magazine when I noticed they were looking for stories about people in your life whom you considered to be heroes. As I thought about it, I realized many people - such as police officers, firefighters, and soldiers who put their...

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Leading Your Grandchildren to Christ
Leading Your Grandchildren to Christ

Much has been written about how parents can help lead their children to Christ, but have you ever thought about what role you, a grandparent, can play in leading your grandchildren to Christ? One visitor to our site recently shared her own experience in this area: “I must tell you that after reading the Journey of Joy to my five grandsons,...

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Separation
Separation

For those whose grandchildren go to live at a distance, even another country. “Bye-bye Nanna, bye-bye Nanna, bye-bye Nanna....” The clear, childish voice faded as the beloved small figure of my three-year old granddaughter climbed the ship’s gangway and disappeared behind the canvas- filled rails of the large white ferry that would carry...

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Grandpa’s Hands
Grandpa's Hands

You're a "Grandpa" now and will one day be expected to be wise and philosophical, so here's some ammunition....not all of it...but some of it. Grandpa, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and...

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Dad’s Imprint on Your Heart
Dad’s Imprint on Your Heart

He was 80 and old. My friend was 50 and still mad at him. He had made mistakes in raising her. She could recount them well and she did as her fingers curled tightly around the invisible handle of the baggage she had carried for so long. Dads don’t always get it right. If you are a daughter you know that well already. Some Dads even get it terribly...

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Grandma’s Unique Plan
Grandma's Unique Plan

“Grandma Gale” had already been on several international missions projects when she came upon a unique plan. Her grandchildren were starting to enter their teenage years -  what better way to have a profound influence on their lives than to take them, one at a time, on an international missions project. And so it was that she, along with her...

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