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... >Read More
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Easter Story Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites (room temp.)
Pinch of salt
1 cup white sugar
Utensils:
Bible
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Zipper baggie
Electric-beater/mixer
Masking tape
Directions:
PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 300° F. (This is important – do not wait until you are half-done with the recipe to turn...... >Read More
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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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How do you Influence Your Grandchildren?
We are living in challenging times, shaken by the unrest in the... >more
Passing on the Principles
Teaching your children and grandchildren how to handle their finances is one... >more
What Do You Fear?
