Today I'm sharing a devotional close to my heart, "Grandfather's Treasure," today in Christian Devotions. It's about my grandfather — but truthfully, I was blessed with four beautiful, Christlike grandparents. Each one was unique in their gifts, yet all four shared and shone God's love into our lives. That's what building a legacy of faith... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Lee Ann Mancini
There is no greater blessing than teaching our children to love like Jesus. Lee Ann Mancini has this wonderful article that should inspire us to love like Jesus. Hope you enjoy. https://arisedailydevos.wordpress.com/2026/06/20/teaching-children-to-love-like-jesus/?page_id=24649
Guest Blog: Welcoming a Voice for Families, Dr. Mel Tavares
My tagline is Building a Legacy of Faith — and I truly believe that legacy is built one conversation at a time. Think about it. The faith that was passed to us didn't come from a perfectly curated social media feed. It came from kitchens that smelled like supper, from voices that asked "How was... Continue Reading →
Guest blog: Overcoming Dyslexia: Inspired by the Tale of a Brown-Eyed Girl
Today's post was written by middle-schooler Lydia Wyatt to honor her grandmother, Sudie Wyatt. psalm71blog was begun to remind us of the importance of sharing God with the next generation. This writing shows the influence that a loving grandmother can have. This young lady had developed a lot of wisdom in a short time. This... Continue Reading →
Invest
(This is a prompt from the Five-Minute Friday writing group.) This is a picture of my mom and dad on a summer day when we had a yard full of family over for a cookout and fun. It looks like Dad was playing a little baseball. Mother was tickled about something that clearly delighted her.... Continue Reading →
Healing “Stuff”
This post was written for Five Minute Friday. The prompt was Stuff. As I stand in my garage, my heart feels heavy, gazing at the endless array of “stuff” I’ve accumulated over the years. A year and a half ago, when we moved to another city, I took great pride in purging a significant portion... Continue Reading →
I Remember Dad
This post was written 4 years ago. Today was his birthday. The grief always stings on certain days. So I recall things about him. I know he would be glad that I was writing. He loved to write. He wrote with pen and paper or a typewriter. Forever in my heart. I remember you as... Continue Reading →

