The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Luke 16:4, “I am resolved what to do, that,

when I am put out of the stewardship, they

may receive me into their houses.”

A steward is one responsible for the things of another.

The steward above had not been faithful and his master

had dismissed him from his employment. The steward

knew that once he was out of a job, he would have no

place to go. So he determined (resolved) to do what

was necessary to gain a place to stay. ~ New Year’s

Resolutions are something like that. The page has

turned, and we resolve to do more or better than we’ve

done in the past. That is a demonstration of wisdom,

BUT it is worthless unless actions follow the determination!

What have you resolved for 2017 that is different from

2016? Is it a plan or just an idea? How about starting

every day with reading the Bible and praying? How

about behaving like Jesus would have you to behave?

How about some practical things, like cleaning your

room, helping around the house, listening more closely

to your parents’ instructions? Humm… Make no mistake.

You can fulfill all of your resolutions with the LORD’s help.

God bless you throughout this year –starting today!!

Love and prayers always,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas