Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures

  

Over the past few years I have written several books which guide parents and grandparents in praying through the Scriptures for their own walk with God and for their children/ grandchildren's walk as well. I led the G@P (Generations at Prayer) group at my church and we worked through my books, so a couple years ago I wrote a new book for my group to use with a focus on praying both Old and New Testament passages for the children we love who are walking with God and those who are not. Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures is available in paperback and makes a fantastic gift for the parents and grandparents you love!

Look what Wayne Rice says about my book - 

grandma's cookie jar - Pumpkin Pie Bites!

 

One of my favorite parts of Fall is pumpkin pie! I really love pumpkin pie . . . not only is it sooo tasty, but it is sooo good for you, too, or at least the pumpkin is! So, when I was browsing on   Pinterest and saw Pumpkin Pie Bites, well, I had to share the recipe with you - especially since National Pumpkin Day is just four days away!

Today is National Nut Day 22

"This day is devoted to all things nuts-related including recipes and cooking tips. No matter what you eat today; include a healthy helping of nuts. They have lots of health benefits and they make you happy. This is important to remember on National Nut Day!" So, on this tasty day, let's take a minute to learn some fun nut facts - did you know . . .

Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too!

 

Yesterday I wrote about my book,   Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament for Grandparents & Parents, Too! - and shared endorsements from several people. Today I want to let you know about another book which will help you pray deeper for the ones you love - Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! This book will guide you through 52 weeks of praying through the Psalms for your own walk with God and for the ones you love as well. It is an excellent tool for you to use to help you in your walk and makes a great gift for the parents and grandparents you know.

crafting with grandma - Let's Make Apples

  

Fall is upon us and since today is National Apple Day and October is National Apple Month . . . it is a great time to gather the children you love, the necessary supplies and have fun making these little apples!

Today is National Apple Day

October is National Apple Month, and today is National Apple Day. Since  I live in West Michigan - otherwise known as "Apple Country", we can not have enough "apple times" for sure, so I thought I'd share again a favorite apple recipe, an apple "hint", and some apple fun facts. First, the fun facts - did you know . . . 

Look at What People are Saying About Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament

Over the years, from time-to-time, I've shared Scripture prayers with you which you can pray for yourself and for your grandchildren from my book which provides you with a year of Scripture prayers - Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament.

You will find it on Amazon at this link, but I thought today I'd share with you some of the fun things people are saying about this book . . . 

Celebrate National Apple Day with Mini Apple Pies!

Tomorrow, October 21st is National Apple Day, so it is the perfect day to make Mini Apple Pies! I found a recipe on-line for making little apple pies - you'll find it at this link.

Tomorrow is National Honey Day!

October 21st is National Honey Day - but before we look at some ideas for celebrating National Honey Day, let's learn some fun honey facts, did you know . . . 

A Fun Resource for the Ones You Love

 

In this day and age it is especially important for grandparents (and parents) to be focused upon passing confident faith to the children they love, but it can be a challenge to find resources to help us do this. Generations Quest ~ Cultivate the Faith was written for this reason and provides 52 weeks of lessons grandparents/ parents will be able to use to engage our grandchildren/children in learning how to love, know, and walk with God!

Each week there is a science activity which will engage children and connect them to the point of the Bible event. They will learn about Bible people and how to pray the Psalms back to God along with fun activities which are just for fun!

The Language of Science and Faith - a MUST Have Book for us All

  

I have been writing for some time about the need for us as grandmas (grandpas/parents, as well) to equip ourselves so we know the "whys" - why we are able to believe God is real and trust Him with confidence, so we are able to teach the "whys" to the children we love. When we are losing more of our grandchildren than ever before to atheism, we must step up and take action. We must equip ourselves, find and use resources with them to help them know the "whys", and ask our churches to do the same. 

Grandparenting is about far more than baking cookies, having sleepovers, staying in touch with our grandchildren, and hugs . . . although I am strongly in favor of all those things, it is about handing down confident faith. It is about stepping up and focusing on learning what we need to know so we are able to help the ones we love know what they need to know. We must not fail to do this.

Fun Facts & a Recipe for National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

 

Tuesday, the 21st is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, so I thought I'd post this today so you have time to get what you need to celebrate! A few years ago my son and family gave me an instant pot for Christmas. Since it didn't explode the first time I used it (I was afraid it would) I have since found I love cooking with it and have even used it to make cheesecake! Now, I personally do not enjoy cheesecake, but most of my family loves it, so from time to time I make one - since it is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, it seems like it may be the day to do so!

Before I share a recipe for Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake, I thought it would be fun to share some fun pumpkin facts. Did you know - 

Adventures with Candy!

I have been writing about my new Candy the Kitten . . . And Me! series of books and wanted you to know of an extra option for getting all three stories - a three in one book - Adventures with Candy! In this book you will find A Family of Her Own for Candy, Candy's Favorite Place, and What Makes Candy Purr? - all three stories about Candy the kitten, which are sure to be loved stories if you have a child in your family who loves cats!

grandma's cookbook . . . Soft, Brown Sugar Cookies!

Have you been baking cookies for National Cookie Month? It is a great time to gather your grandchildren and get them elbow-deep in flour, butter, sugar, and busy making cookies . . . and of course "snatching" cookie dough and finished cookies, too! As you consider which cookies you want to make this month, consider adding this one to your list -