May 26, 2024 Dear Grandchildren: First of all, Grandma and I really appreciate the respect you give us for allowing us to meet with you about your marriage and family. You are blessing us more than you will ever know. Based on your suggestion, we have set April 26th for next year’s weekend retreat. During […]
March 26, 2022 Dear Grandchildren, I’ve been meeting with Devin and Ryley for their July 9th wedding, so I’m inspired to write about powerful families. All families have weaknesses and strengths. We often focus on our problems and not enough on our strengths. In fact, most people are unaware of their family’s strengths. Think about […]
May 26, 2021 Dear Grandchildren: Getting to the “heart” of behavior! The scriptures teach that the “heart” is the control center of life. A person’s life is a reflection of his heart. Proverb 4:23 states it like this, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” As new parents, don’t […]
December 26, 2019 Dear Grandchildren: Years ago, I was a Little League coach to all of my kids when they played baseball or softball during the summers. One season, one of the kids (not mine) around ten years old couldn’t hit the ball. After every strikeout, he’d cry and everyone on our team would encourage him to keep on trying. On […]