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About

Your prayers are the most important gift you can give to your grandchild. Use this yearlong guide to pray for your grandchild’s spiritual development in twelve key areas: from faithfulness and humility to integrity and wisdom. Each day features a verse from Proverbs, a related prayer, and an activity that you can use to teach your grandchild important truths from God’s Word.

This is a new paperback edition of My Grandmother Is . . . Praying for Me: Daily Prayers and Proverbs for Character Development in Grandchildren (9781596384002), released in 2011.

Endorsements 

“This beautiful book provides what every loving grandmother needs—a daily prompt and guide to pray the Scriptures for grandchildren, asking God to do his work in the ones they love.”

—Nancy Guthrie, Author, Praying through the Bible for Your Kid

“In the pages of this timeless book, find the support you need to anchor your prayers in scriptural truth. With the authors’ winsome style, you’ll find yourself drawn back day after day to engage in the greatest privilege of a grandmother—prayer.”

—Barbara Reaoch, Author, Making Room for Her; Children’s Division Director, Bible Study Fellowship International 

“If you have grandchildren and you like to pray for them, you will love this book.”

—Barbara Miller Juliani, Vice President and Editorial Director, New Growth Press

“The authors not only provide rich, biblical prayers structured around specific topics from the Proverbs but also offer creative ideas to help grandmothers to connect these truths to the hearts and minds of their children’s children.”

—Jane Ross, Bible Teacher

“Whether a grandmother sees her grands every day or has to work hard at a long-distance relationship, this book is a welcome friend.”

—Sharon W. Betters, Director of Resource Development, MARKINC Ministries

The Authors

Susan Kelton

Susan, a Louisiana native, graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in psychology. She did further study at L'Abri in Switzerland. Susan and her husband, Mac, had three adult sons and five grandchildren. Susan had an exuberant, entrepreneurial, and pioneering spirit and was an active realtor for more than thirty years. She loved reading, gardening, and exercising her gift of hospitality. 

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Pamela Ferriss

A child of the Mississippi Delta, Pam received a degree in political science from Mississippi State University and a juris doctor degree from the University of Mississippi. Pam has been married to David for 39 years and has two married children. She is a grandmother to three young granddaughters and lives in Brentwood, Tennessee. Pam’s interests include studying the Scriptures, ministering to mothers of young children, and connecting people with each other. Anyone interested in learning more about Pam can visit www.mygrandmotheris.com.

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Kathryn March

Kathryn March is originally from Minnesota and now lives in Brentwood, Tennessee. She graduated from Wells Colleges and has a master’s degree in counseling from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Kathryn has been married to Sal for 40 years and has two married children and five granddaughters. She has a special love for women’s ministry and has spoken at both national and international conferences. Presently, she works as an educational consultant for students. She is also an avid runner and enjoys sharing a good cup of coffee with friends. Anyone interested in learning more about Kathryn can visit www.mygrandmotheris.com.

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