Mom’s continued faithfulness, which she learned from her mother’s example, in spite of pain and suffering inspired (and continues to inspire) me to hold fast to my faith. My paternal grandmother Lillian, who died of cancer when my dad was still a young boy, wrote in a letter to her sister, “Although pain sometimes consumes me, I look to Jesus for strength.” Dad learned to do so through his mother’s example. Even though I never met either of my grandmothers because they went on to Glory long before I was born, my life has been impacted by their faithfulness. My parents passed those lessons forward. Oh, may my faithfulness inspire my children and grandchildren to hold fast to faith. May JESUS be my family’s treasure through every generation.
You May Also Like
Wise friendships
A few years ago, my Sunday school class discussed how we can stand for right in a world that celebrates wrong. One of the younger members said, “Find friends who believe like you do.” Sound advice. It’s so much easier to be pulled down than it is to pull someone…
Proclaim His truth
Oh, if only people hurried to do what He asks of us. No hesitation, no wondering if it’ll lead to ridicule or persecution, but simple obedience based on trust and respect. We live in a culture that creates hesitation when it comes to standing up for God and His commands.…
Hymn day: “Shepherd of Love”
HYMN DAY! John W. Peterson was a very prolific song-writer, and “Shepherd of Love” is one of my favorites. The words are so encouraging! Our Shepherd is always waiting and willing to welcome us into the fold. (The second verse might be new to you.) Verse 1 Shepherd of love…

