Lovely in His Sight
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
A grandmother’s love evokes the love of Christ–strong and pure and sweet.
Family
Guideposts Classics: Monty Hall on the Value of Family
By Monty Hall8 min read
In this story from September 1975, popular game show host Monty Hall celebrates his mother’s legacy of love.
Growing Servants
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Watching this boy learning to serve others moves my soul. One day I hope that our boys will be men with a passion for serving their own families, churches, communities, and the world.
The Dream That Answered Her Prayer
By Lou Dean7 min read
In this excerpt from Dreams of Angels, a grieving daughter begs God to help her see her alcoholic mother in a new light.
Compassionate Giving
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Grandpa saw the desire of someone else’s heart, and he gave from his own. I want to be a compassionate giver… I want to give to others without reserve.
Modeling Good Behavior for our Children
By Peola Hicks2 min read
I am encouraging people to pray for the protection of God’s gift, our children.
Trusting God with My Children
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
The red-flag danger alerts were physical. I whispered a prayer: He’s yours, Lord. Thank you for holding him in your hands.
God Has Given Us a Precious Gift
By Michelle Medlock Adams4 min read
Someday you’ll miss tucking your children into bed, kneeling down to pray with them, hearing their footsteps and laughter…
Live the Small Moments
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
I know I have to grab this moment. Reach for it. Drink from the deep well of blessing that exists in the fleeting here-and-now.
God’s Goodness When Things Change
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
I’m grateful that as our children grow, God is compassionate, replacing sweet young-child blessings with other precious things…
4 Tips for Helping Kids Cope with Deployment
By Edie Melson3 min read
Kids are much more involved with combat than in the past. It wasn’t uncommon for our military son to call his younger brothers while he was on deployment…
Sharing Words of Love
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
There is nothing silly about telling others that you love them. That is precious. And powerful. Those words are a blessing.