Today I've been writing about reading to and with the children we love and I often write about handing down confident faith to our grandchildren. As I have said before; "We so easily become distracted by the things in this world. We lose focus of what is truly most important and think things like earning more money, taking bigger and better vacations, owning a bigger and new home, driving new cars, etc. are important, when in truth, none of these things matter. Not really. If we end up with all these things, but fail to hand confident faith to our grandchildren will we say, "Oh well. I had a great car, house and big bank account!"? No. Nothing, please allow me to repeat, NOTHING is more important than handing down confident faith to our grandchildren.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today - Be Awesome . . .
The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "Be awesome! Be a book nut!" I'm all for reading so I like this quote! Begin reading to your grandchildren when they are young and continue to read to them, and encourage them to read, as they get older. Find books which introduce your grandchildren to something new and which connect with interests they already have. For example, Josiah loves cars, tools and building, so any books I can find which connect with these things are books which he is sure to enjoy! As he grows older I will continue to look for books which capture his attention because I want him to be a person who wants to read - I want him to be a "book nut"! If you find your grandchildren struggle with reading, finding books which tie in with an interest they have is a good way to get them interested in reading. Thankfully these days there are many resources available for us to utilize to help our grandchildren learn, from books and computer programs to tutoring services, such as StudyPoint. Discover what your grandchildren's interests are and then find books which encourage them to become a "book nut"!
Today is International Read to Me Day
Today is International Read to Me Day - a day well worth celebrating for sure! Daysoftheyear (dot) com says, "Research shows children who regularly read have advanced literacy skills and a greater love for reading. The day promotes literacy and also encourages families and communities to engage in reading activities. It supports the idea of how everyone can play a role in nurturing a child’s love for reading."
Monday, March 18, 2024
Make 2024 the Year Where You Pray Deeper!
Praying for our grandchildren (and children) is something we all know we need to do, but it is also something many of us struggle with. We may feel like our prayers do not even make it through the ceiling above us and do not know what to say or how to pray. Our lives are busy, so finding the time to pray can be a challenge which we may not overcome and then days go by without us spending time in prayer.
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today - "Only You Can Control Your Future!"
A Tasty "Sloppy Joe" Recipe to Enjoy on National Sloppy Joe Day!
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Make the Most of Being a Grandparent with The DNA of Grandparents & Parents Who Hand Down Confident Faith
If you are looking for a book to help a parent or grandparent you love make the most of handing down confident faith, consider this book - The DNA of Grandparents & Parents Who Hand Down Confident Faith.
In this book I look at how our physical DNA is a truly amazing and essential part of who we are, as it holds the "code" or instructions for the things which make us unique as well as for the things we share. It connects us with the generations who came before us; as well as with those who come behind. It is the core of who we are physically.
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today is - I Meant What I Said . . .
crafting with grandma - Handprint Shamrocks, Spring Flowers & Some Green Fun!
Saturday, March 16, 2024
The Relief for Grief is Now Available on Kindle ebook!
In the past I have shared with you about my book, The Relief for Grief - you will find a post at this link. Today I want to let you know this book is available as a Kindle ebook - you will find it at this link. It continues to be available in print form as well, at this link.
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today is - A Person's a Person . . .
Saint Patricks Day . . . Get the Story from VeggieTales!
Friday, March 15, 2024
Resources to Help You Pass on Your Faith - It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren
Have you been reading grandma's cookie jar and agree with me when I write about passing on a heritage of faith to your grandchildren, but are not sure where and how to begin? Do you have friends who are grandparents who also want to pass on their faith, but are also not sure where to begin? If so, would you and they like to work through a book together to learn how to pass on your faith? Or, even if you know how to pass on your faith, does the idea of a study/book you could work through on your own or with friends sound like a good idea to you?
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today is - The More That You Read . . .
The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!" Since I love books and reading, this is a quote I can most certainly agree with! There are so many wonderful books available for us to read to and with our children - check my book reviews on grandma's cookie jar for some wonderful books!