From a Grandmother's Heart : 50 Reflections on Living Well for My Grandchild

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780785214809
• ISBN10: 0785214801
• Edition: GIFT
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-21
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub

Summary

Grandmothers are afforded the great privilege of speaking wisdom into the lives of their grandchildren without the disadvantage of being a disciplinarian, as a parent would be. From a Grandmother's Heart features the unique blend of advice, lightheartedness, and love that only a grandmother can offer. Meditations on subjects such as truth, character, standing up to a bully, respecting parents, and responsibility fill the pages of this stunning photo essay.The From the Heart Series is handsomely designed with unique four-color design and stunning duotone photography, giving the books a soft, ethereal feel. Each of the fifty emotive meditations communicates universal sentiments and experiences, focusing on a specific relationship, and includes an inspiring quotation or Scripture verse. Other books in this series include From a Friend's Heart and From a Daughter's Heart to Her Mom.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
The arrival of a grandchild is a life-changing event	p. 10
God can help you accomplish anything you can dream, and even more	p. 12
It's okay to be different, because God made you unique	p. 14
Now is the perfect time to think about lifetime habits	p. 16
When you stand up to a bully, you save his future victims as well as yourself	p. 18
The best friends are the ones who aren't afraid to stop you from messing up	p. 20
Everything you need to know to make your life good, you'll find in the Bible	p. 24
It's great to go along with the crowd as long as they're only going out for pizza	p. 26
Your biggest triumphs can grow out of your most miserable experiences	p. 28
It's fun to be popular, but it's important to have good character	p. 30
The best way to improve yourself is from the inside out	p. 32
The secret to making your life easier is to always tell the truth	p. 34
The only way to make chores disappear is to do them	p. 38
It's always smart to think before you speak, especially when you're mad	p. 40
When you maintain your body, you're caring for a precious piece of equipment	p. 42
If you put yourself in other people's shoes, you won't step on their toes	p. 44
The best people to hang out with are the ones who bring out your best	p. 46
You can show your parents you love them by respecting them	p. 48
Getting what you want in life starts with a wish but ends with an action	p. 52
A problem is really a call to adventure	p. 54
A feeling of accomplishment always makes up for the work it required	p. 56
Tomorrow's happiest memories can be the things you do with your family today	p. 58
If you have fun playing the game, it won't matter if you win or lose	p. 60
Life is more exciting when you're open to trying new things	p. 62
Like a muscle, talent gets bigger the more you exercise it	p. 66
You can share everything with God because He will listen to anything you have to say	p. 68
The best way to appreciate your life is to think about all the good in it	p. 70
"I'm sorry" are the two most powerful words in the English language	p. 72
In all aspects of life, the most important person to compete against is yourself	p. 74
The best way to gain trust is to show responsibility	p. 76
The way you win in life is by playing by God's rules	p. 78
It's always wiser to talk to people than about people	p. 82
The way to keep friends is to look at your own faults and ignore theirs	p. 84
A failure is just a stubbed toe on the road to success	p. 86
It's always a good idea to let someone else do your bragging for you	p. 88
Follow the law, and you'll detour around a lot of trouble	p. 90
You can always make a bad day better by doing something nice for someone else	p. 92
Working together is the best way to conquer big jobs	p. 96
God is strong enough to carry you through any mess	p. 98
Leave your hurts in the past so that your present and future can be better	p. 100
What you do with the money you have is what makes you rich	p. 102
The secret to succeeding is to keep trying	p. 104
The best advice always comes from the people who care the most	p. 106
Wise choices make for good living	p. 110
Helping someone in need is like giving a gift to God	p. 112
The biggest thrills are the ones that build character	p. 114
Before you do anything, always remind yourself that God sees everything	p. 116
One of the most important things you can give God is your youth	p. 118
Be a lifelong learner, and your life will always be interesting	p. 120
God is the world's best guidance counselor, so trust Him to guide your life	p. 122
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