by Bill Herried | Nov 26, 2022 | Kids & Grandkids, Marriage & Family
The Secret Power of Dad By Bill Herried Fathers, do you ever feel like your contribution to the family is neutral—at best? Never underestimate the Secret Power of Dad. I remember when our first child, Josiah, arrived. My wife, Erin, had some health complications and...
by Tom Vander Well | Nov 3, 2022 | Grandparenting, Kids & Grandkids
“God is Grape” By Tom Vander Well Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord…Psalm 102:18 (NIV) One of the silver linings of our family’s COVID plague has been the extended amount of time we’ve had with our...
by Guest Writer | Oct 4, 2022 | Grandparenting, Kids & Grandkids
5 Things That Hurt Relationships with Grandkids By Stacey Monaco The wise and loving grandparent has the opportunity to treasure and value their grandchildren, seeking at all times to nourish both the child and their relationship with their grandchild. As is common...
by Bruce Cooper | Aug 5, 2022 | Grandparenting, Kids & Grandkids
The Gift of Grandchildren By Bruce Cooper This is Joe (Josephine), our newest grand daughter. I’d like you to look into her eyes. She’s just starting to put words together into sentences and there’s no stopping her. She melts my heart. She calls me Papa and that is a...
by Russell Gehrlein | Jul 29, 2022 | Kids & Grandkids
I Have Known You Since Day One By Russell Gehrlein A friend recently challenged me to strongly consider writing more about my experiences as a Christian and father in order to help others. I have to admit, it was hard to hear that for two reasons. First, I...
by Tom Vander Well | Jul 21, 2022 | Kids & Grandkids
Simple Songs of a Child By Tom Vander Well The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;all who follow his precepts have good understanding.To him belongs eternal praise.Psalm 111:10 (NIV) It was a fairly warm day in early December this past year when Wendy...