Children Golfing!
When do we begin teaching young children the great game of golf? The answer is, as soon as you feel they are ready, but to make it easy. I like to divide young golfers into two groups – what I call the Pre-ABCs and the After-ABCs.
Pre ABCs age group
The Pre-ABCs are children who are beginning before they know their... >Read More
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Garden Projects for Kids
Gardener’s tool box
This is a fun project that’s easy enough for the kids to do. The projet is to make a gardener’s toolbox from a standard mailbox. Decorate the mailbox any way you like, and fasten it to a fencepost near the garden.
A mailbox is the perfect size for a spare pair of gloves and a few hand tools.... >Read More
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Comparing Notes: Canada vs. US
Because of AIDS and general social breakdown, the number of grandparents raising grandchildren increased in the United States between 1980 and 1990 by a phenomenal 44 per cent – and continues to rise. Currently, in the US, 1.5 million children are being raised by grandparents.
Fewer teen pregnancies, fewer young mothers incarcerated and fewer...... >Read More
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Celebrate
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).
Mom’s 83rd birthday! I almost forgot. This could very well be her last birthday, so we better celebrate – to show honor to a wonderful mother and grandmother, a faithful servant of God.
Quickly I phoned my sister-in-law and suggested we invite... >Read More
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Gradmothers Who Care
Prayers for schoolkids send ‘ripple effects’ throughout communities
Not too many parents would send their kids to school without a jacket on a wintry day. And most kids are fed before they head off for their daily studies. But how many students can say that someone is praying for them, giving them an extra bit of spiritual protection and guidance...... >Read More
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The Cost and Benefits of Children
I have seen repeatedly the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this is the first time I have seen the rewards listed this way.
It’s nice, really nice!!
The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140 for a middle income family.
Talk about sticker shock! That doesn’t even...... >Read More
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A Living Influence
“What a gorgeous outfit!” Angie, my co-worker said.
“It’s my grandmother’s,” I answered and then watched the look of shock on her face.
I loved that response. In my early adult years, my grandmother, Susan, had become one of my best friends. My evening visits would sometimes result in my staying overnight and she would lend me an...... >Read More
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Forgiveness is What the Lord Wants
This is a story of a changed life, as told to Power... >more
Easter Story Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites (room temp.)
Pinch of... >more
Connecting Through Technology
