Merle Kyles, age 93, has been teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to children for 48 years at New Salem Baptist Church outside of Reform on County Road 3. Her church and her family have spoken of her impact on their lives.
“Influence. It’s a strong tool. It’s why getting involved in a Christian church fellowship is so vitally important. Why your children and grandchildren should as well,” writes Ken Lass.
“How much of Jesus shows in my life?,” asks Barbara Eubanks. “Do I realize the power inside of me because He lives there?”
Children get it right. Their beliefs are unadulterated. They accept biblical truths at face value without putting them through the many intellectual filters adults do. Such was the case with Emma.
When our son, Clay, was about eight years old, we were driving down the parkway and passed a sign for a local fortune teller named Madam Day. From the back seat, I heard a heated conversation between Clay and his sister. …
Nationally, there are more than 2.5 million grandparents who carry the primary responsibility of caring for their grandchildren, with about a third of grandchildren living with their grandparents being under six years old.
Commemorated the Sunday after Labor Day each year, this year Grandparents Day is Sept. 8. Many churches and families will make a special effort to recognize the blessing of grandparents on this day.
“It’s easy to fall into the trap of being spiritually nearsighted. You just see your own needs and desires. The Bible can be a kind of sharp pair of glasses that brings the real meaning of life into focus,” writes Ken Lass.
