
Friday, March 31, 2017
I Heart Origami and I'm Giving One Away on May 28, 2017

The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today - I'm Sorry to Say So . . .

Thursday, March 30, 2017
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today - Step With Care and Great Tact . . .

Consider Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,11, "There’s a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens: a time for giving birth and a time for dying, a time for planting and a time for uprooting what was planted, a time for killing and a time for healing, a time for tearing down and a time for building up, a time for crying and a time for laughing, a time for mourning and a time for dancing, a time for throwing stones and a time for gathering stones, a time for embracing and a time for avoiding embraces, a time for searching and a time for losing, a time for keeping and a time for throwing away, a time for tearing and a time for repairing, a time for keeping silent and a time for speaking, a time for loving and a time for hating, a time for war and a time for peace. God has made everything fitting in its time."
There is a "season" for everything and typically, if we go too far to one "side" or another, we usually end up wishing we had made different decisions. We need to live our lives knowing, "God has made everything fitting in it's time" and then approach our lives with balance! Look at Ephesians 5:15, "So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly." Be careful, live wisely - show balance!
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
The Dr. Seuss Quote For Today - From There to Here . . .
God created the world and everything in it and some of these things are funny! Consider Colossians 1:16, "Because all things were created by him: both in the heavens and on the earth, the things that are visible and the things that are invisible. Whether they are thrones or powers, or rulers or authorities, all things were created through him and for him."
God created all things! He created this earth, the trees, flowers, animals, birds . . . everything. When you look at creation, you are able to see many "funny things" . . . just look at the Kinkajou . . . a small animal found in the Central Americas which kinda looks like a cross between a small bear cub, an otter and a monkey! It can turn it's hind feet backward when walking down a tree! The Komondor dog is funny looking . . . it looks like a walking mop! The Dumbo Octopus is also a pretty funny looking thing . . . it has "ear-like fins protruding from the top of their 'heads' (actually bodies), resembling the ears of Walt Disney's flying elephant. They are benthic creatures, living at extreme depths, and are some of the rarest of the Octopoda species"

The point is, God did create some pretty funny things and I for one am glad! I like knowing God has a "sense of humor"! Plus, God created people and we can be very funny! I know my grandsons are funny! When Josiah was 18 months old he was at my home one day and saw a box of Quaker Oats on the counter. He pointed at the Quaker Oats man on the box and said, "Grandma!!!!" I said, "Hey, wait a minute there! That isn't grandma', it is a man!" He smiled, pointed at it again and said, "Lynda!" Funny little boy!!! :^) There are funny things most everywhere and I for one am glad this is true!
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Things Which Fill My Heart With Joy!

All of these things are wonderful and amazing parts
of being; “grandma” and I love them all! But, there are some things which are
even better!
The day Josiah called me on the phone when he was
four years old to tell me he was, “part
of God’s family” . . . absolutely one of the most wonderful, amazing,
joy-filled and best days of my life!
The day Caleb and I were talking about how to get to
Heaven and he said he wanted to go to Heaven. He told me; “I believe in Jesus!” Then he turned to Shane (three years old) and
said; “Shane, if you want to go to Heaven
you have to believe in Jesus!” To which Shane said; “I want to go to Heaven . . . I believe in Jesus!” Definitely one of
the most wonderful, amazing, joy-filled and best days of my life!
The Dr. Seuss Quote For Today - All Alone . . .

Not only will God be with us always, but He will strengthen us, help us and hold on to us! We most certainly do not have to be afraid . . . even if we are physically alone! This is something we all need to be reminded of!
Monday, March 27, 2017
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today - How Did It Get So Late So Soon?

It matters what we do today because it does, "get so late so soon." Ephesians 5:15-20 tells us, "So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly. Take advantage of every opportunity because these are evil times. Because of this, don’t be ignorant, but understand the Lord’s will. Don’t get drunk on wine, which produces depravity. Instead be filled with the Spirit in the following ways: speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; sing and make music to the Lord in your hearts; always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
We need to live our lives wisely and just a few ways we can do this is by encouraging others, praising God and living a life which is thankful for everything! And, as grandparents, if we are intentional about passing on our faith, we will be taking "advantage of every opportunity". When we live our lives in this way, while time will still "fly", we will have the peace of knowing our lives are being lived wisely!
Sunday, March 26, 2017
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today is - I Meant What I Said . . .
It is pretty simple . . . say and do what you mean and mean what you say and do! It is about being faithful! Jesus is our perfect example of Someone who is completely faithful! He said and did what He meant and meant what He said and did. Many of the difficulties we find ourselves in would be avoided if we said and did what we mean and mean what we said and did. This is also so very true when working with children, we need to say and do what we mean and mean what we say and do!
Friday, March 24, 2017
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today is - A Person's a Person . . .

Psalm 139:13-16 tells us, "You are the one who put me together inside my mother's body, and I praise you because of the wonderful way you created me. Everything you do is marvelous! Of this I have no doubt. Nothing about me is hidden from you! I was secretly woven together deep in the earth below, but with your own eyes you saw my body being formed. Even before I was born, you had written in your book everything I would do." God's Word tells us God put us together inside our mother's bodies! He saw each part of our bodies as they were being formed! Even more amazing than this, God already knew everything we would do in our lives before we were even born! We may have been small, but God saw us as people who had lives to live and things to do! As David said, "Everything God does is marvelous!"
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Intentionally Pass on a Heritage of Faith with Generations Quest!

I admit, there are times I wonder these things for my three sweet grandsons. They are influenced by nearly everything in their lives to choose everything other than following God. But, then I'm reminded of the truth. The truth is as much as I love these boys, God loves them more. As much as I want them to know, love and follow God, He wants them to do these things even more. While I can not make them choose to know, love and follow God, the One Who loves them most is able to do what I can not.
However; knowing this truth - and it is the truth - does not relieve me of my responsibility to be faithful to pass on a heritage of faith to my grandsons.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today is - The More That You Read . . .

But while there are libraries full of excellent books to read, the best thing you can read for yourself and for the children in your life is the Bible! Look at Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk." God's Word is unlike any other book, because not only is it filled with amazing stories of real people and how our real God worked in their lives, but it is the actual word of God! It has power to touch our hearts and change our lives! It is the means by which we are able to know and walk with God! Look at Hebrews 4:12, "What God has said isn't only alive and active! It is sharper than any double-edged sword. His word can cut through our spirits and souls and through our joints and marrow, until it discovers the desires and thoughts of our hearts."
God's Word is alive and the more we read it, the more we will know God! The more we know God, the more we will be filled with joy! So, read! Read lots of books, but most importantly, read God's Word!
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Birthday Month Giveaway on May 15, 2017 - How to Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Computer Coding
The next morning, the first thing he wanted to do was
to use my computer to put into practice what he had been reading. He set about writing
two, yes two web pages for himself!
The book – sent to me for review from Sterling
Children’s Books was; “How to Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Computer Coding" and it absolutely has all-star reviews from my grandsons – and from me as well! I’m very happy to
let you know about it today, recommend it enthusiastically and announce a
giveaway as well!
Monday, March 20, 2017
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today is - Sometimes the Questions are Complicated . . .

One things we might "complicate" is our relationship to God. Sometimes we think we have to be good, do good things and think good thoughts if we are going to have a relationship with God, yet God Himself tells us in Romans 3:23, "All of us have sinned and fallen short of God's glory." None of us are good. We are all sinners. On our own, we fall short of God's glory. This is horrible news because on our own we can not do anything to have a relationship with God. We might try to earn it by being "good", but we can never be good enough.
Thank God, He chose to make a relationship with Him possible for us! Romans 6:23 tells us, "Sin pays off with death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord." Just look at Romans 10:9.10; "So you will be saved, if you honestly say, 'Jesus is Lord,' and if you believe with all your heart that God raised him from death." We just have to honesty say, "Jesus is Lord" and believe with all our heart God raised Jesus from the dead! This is it! It isn't complicated! It is amazingly simple! It is a gift from God, one we can not earn! So, if you have never received this gift and have been trying to "complicate" things by earning what can never be earned, just accept the gift God so freely offers because, "the answer is simple!"
I Have Two Winners!
I’m happy to say Leona Rusco and Norma Bristol are the winners of the Family Pack Tickets to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Butterflies Are Blooming tickets! (You’ll find my full review at this link.) Thank you Leona and Norma for reading grandma’s cookie jar and thank you Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park for making tickets available for me to review the Butterflies are Blooming Exhibit and for making two Family Pack Ticket packages available for me to give away!
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Special Giveaway Tomorrow!

This is truly a wonderful prize - if you live in, near, will be visiting West Michigan or know someone who does, be sure to enter!
Friday, March 17, 2017
Intentionally Passing on Faith to Our Grandchildren

I believe
it begins with equipping them to be people who are able to grow in their walk
with Jesus – for themselves. Yes, there is much we can – and should – do to
help them, but they need to learn to grow in their own walk with Jesus; they
can not just depend upon us to give them what they need to grow. A great place
to being is with helping them develop a love for God’s Word! How do you do
this? Consider the following . . .
Please Share Your Prayer History

Thank you!
Thursday, March 16, 2017
The Dr. Seuss Quote for Today is; "You Are You . . ."
pleasant you are "you", but let's stop for a moment and see who God says we are . . .
John 1:12, "But to all who did accept him and believe in him he gave the right to become children of God." John 15:15, "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know what his master is doing. But I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I heard from my Father." 2 Corinthians 5:17, "So then, if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived!" Ephesians 1:4, "God chose us in Christ to be holy and blameless in God’s presence before the creation of the world." Colossians 3:12, "God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So you should always clothe yourselves with mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." Wow! I'm God's child! I'm God's friend! I'm God's creation! I'm chosen by God! I'm loved by God! Yes, being all these things is pleasant! It is more than pleasant! It is awesomely amazing!
The Circus Came to Town!

My two oldest grandsons had been to the circus a few
years ago, but it was a new experience for the youngest . . . from their
reports they were not disappointed! The boys LOVED seeing the tigers (There were two white tigers and two orange tigers - it was
so exciting when a man went in the cage with the tigers, but don't worry
grandma - the tigers did not eat him!) and the elephants, they
were greatly surprised when a man was shot out of a cannon and thought the aerial
acts were exciting! They enjoyed seeing the motorcycle act and thought the
clowns were funny, but their favorite thing was seeing “Spiderman” with his “webs”
– all in all, they truly enjoyed going to the circus.
I was given tickets for my son, daughter-in-law and
grandsons to attend, but if you go to the circus, you will be able to receive one
free child’s ticket for each adult ticket you purchase – check this link to get
your free children’s tickets!
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
I Have a Winner & Another Giveaway in Five Days!

Please Share & Consider Helping . . .

When my children were teens, it was very important to my husband and I for them to serve on short-term mission trips. Our daughter went to serve with Native Americans in South Dakota, to Mexico, Costa Rica and the Bahamas. Our son went to serve with Native Americans in South Dakota, to Nepal, Thailand, England, France, Spain, Italy and the Island of Rhodes. Whether they go on to serve full-time in missions or not, giving young adults the opportunity to serve others, especially in a cross-cultural setting - is extremely valuable. It is my prayer my grandsons will go on mission trips when they are older.
My niece Leah is going on a mission trip this summer, and I will let her tell you all about it . . .
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
The Dr. Seuss Quote for today - You're never too old . . .

This quote is 100% true! When it comes to reading to, teaching and nurturing our grandchildren, we are NEVER too old! Plus, Deuteronomy 6:4-9 tells us to make teaching our children a very high priority, "The LORD our God is the only true God! So love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Memorize his laws and tell them to your children over and over again. Talk about them all the time, whether you're at home or walking along the road or going to bed at night, or getting up in the morning. Write down copies and tie them to your wrists and foreheads to help you obey them. Write these laws on the door frames of your homes and on your town gates."
Monday, March 13, 2017
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibit & Giveaway!

Today I’m very happy to once again be writing about
Meijer Gardens (as those of us who live in this area fondly call them) and
their amazing Butterflies are Blooming Exhibit (and I’m giving away two of
their family pack tickets!)
If you have never had the opportunity to experience,
explore, discover and learn in a butterfly exhibit, you are absolutely in for a
real treat at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park as their
Butterflies are Blooming exhibit is a most delightful opportunity,
and certainly all you would hope and more than you can imagine!
This may sound like big “build up”, but it is the
truth! It has been several years since I personally visited the Butterflies are
Blooming exhibit at Meijer Gardens, but I was left in awe of it! So many
amazing, beautiful butterflies flying all around in and among the beautiful
tropical plants! It was unforgettable!
Saturday, March 11, 2017
30 Dr. Seuss Quotes . . . Today You are You!

I love this quote and it is truer than true! As you go through this day remember, God created you to be the amazing, incredible person you are. He knew what He was doing when He created you and He did not make a mistake!
This truth is so important for us to teach and remind our grandchildren. Look at what Psalm 139:16 has to say about this; "But with your own eyes you saw my body being formed. Even before I was born, you had written in your book everything I would do."
Friday, March 10, 2017
If I Could Climb Trees - Get a Free Kindle Copy!

Thursday, March 9, 2017
The Legacy Grandparenting Summit - Year Two!



Wednesday, March 8, 2017
crafting with grandma - Dr. Seuss & the Foot Book
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
What I'd Teach My Granddaughters & What I Will Teach My Grandsons

I’d teach them if any of those gifts were in the area of leadership, they should embrace them. They should be happy. They should work hard to do the best job they could as leaders wherever God placed them . . . including in whatever church they should become part of when they grew up.
I would teach them if God gave them leadership gifts then He intends for them to use them; and when they did use them, it absolutely did NOT make them pushy, bossy or someone to be rebuked for using the gifts God gave them. (Of course, they need to use their gifts in a gracious way . . . no matter what gifts God gave them, and having leadership gifts does not mean they have to be pushy, bossy, etc.) I'd teach them it is not a bad thing to be a strong and gracious leader when you are a girl.
I would tell them they very well may run into people – even in the church; or should I say, sadly most likely in the church, who do not believe women should serve in leadership positions. People who will try to discount them. People who will rebuke them for using the gift God gave them. People who will try to make them feel like they have done something wrong for speaking up and using the gift God gave them.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Praying Through Psalms for my Family

This week I’m praying through Psalms 107 – with the
focus upon praying the following . . .
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