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With children’s book author,
Carrie Setterberg
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The Beautiful Gift of Grandparents: Building a Legacy of Love
Discover the beautiful gift of grandparents and how love, wisdom, family traditions and faith can create a legacy that blesses generations.
Blessed Is She Who Believed: What I Wish I Had Known as a Young Mom
As I sat there, my thoughts traveled back many years to when I was raising my own children.
Oh, how I wish I had understood this truth then as deeply as I am beginning to understand it now!
There were so many circumstances I wanted God to change.
So many prayers I wanted Him to answer.
So many things involving my children that I wanted to fix, control, prevent, or hurry along.
I believed in God, certainly.
But there is a difference between believing in God and believing God.
GRANDPARENT CAMP | Creating Lifelong Memories With Grandkids
As grandparents, we have a remarkable privilege. We aren't responsible for raising our grandchildren—that belongs to their parents. But we have a unique opportunity to reinforce the faith being nurtured at home and church.
What if Grandparent Camp became more than a few fun summer days?
What if it became a place where children experienced the joy of walking with Jesus?
Vacation: The Perfect Time to Grow a Reader
Summer vacations are wonderful for making memories. We plan exciting destinations, visit grandparents, build sandcastles, hike mountain trails, and enjoy treats we don't normally have at home. But there's another gift we can give our children that may last even longer than the vacation itself—a love for reading.
The Secret To Raising Thankful Children Isn’t Saying “What Do You Say?”.
Good manners are important. They help children become kind and considerate people. But gratitude reaches much deeper. A thankful heart doesn’t simply recognize the kindness of people—it learns to recognize the goodness of God.
THE NEUROSCIENCE BEHIND PROVERBS 22:6
Long before neuroscientists had MRI machines or understood synapses, God had already told parents that intentional, faithful training in a child's early years matters. Scripture wasn't waiting for science to validate it—but it's fascinating when scientific discoveries point in the same direction as God's wisdom.
Have You Ever Wondered What Babies Do All Day Before They’re Born?
Just when everyone else thought it was time for him to make his grand entrance... He had other plans. Apparently, his cozy little womb had room service, climate control, surround sound, and the world's most comfortable accommodations.
Saving Our Nation Starts With Families
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, I've found myself thinking about what truly makes a country strong.
It's easy to look to politics, policies, or programs. But I wonder if one of the greatest nation-building projects happens around dining room tables, on back porches, beside swimming pools, and in living rooms where grandparents read one more story before bedtime.
Every hug.
Every shared meal.
Every family tradition.
Every memory we intentionally create.