Linda Gilden
Linda Gilden is an award-winning writer, speaker, editor, certified writing and speaking coach, and personality consultant. Her passion is helping others discover the joy of writing and learn to use their writing to make a difference. Linda recently released Articles, Articles, Articles! and is the author of over a thousand magazine articles and 19 books including the new Quick Guides for Personalities. She loves every opportunity to share her testimony, especially through her writing. Linda’s favorite activity (other than eating folded potato chips) is floating in a pool with a good book surrounded by splashing grandchildren—a great source of writing material!
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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9 Ways Grandparents Can Share Christmas This Year, Even from Far Away
If the grandparents can have a positive attitude, grandchildren will follow along and consider 2020 Christmas a fun adventure. Here are 9 creative ideas to stay close to your grandchildren during...Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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How Do You Process the Grief of Never Becoming a Grandparent?
Many of my friends have grandchildren, but I know others who don’t. When they have a conversation with their children about their decisions not to have children, it makes them sad and creates a...Monday, December 2, 2024
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Does Your Personality Type Really Matter in Marriage?
There are many personality tests to choose from, like Myers-Briggs or the Enneagram. In this article, we’ll talk about the LINKED personality test and how it could transform your marriage.Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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How to Find a Meaningful Routine after Retirement
After retirement, as one who has followed a set routine for many years, you may find that without one you feel aimless and unuseful. Perhaps the best thing for you to do is to create a routine you...Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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5 Ways to Be an Involved Grandparent without Overstepping
“Put it back. It doesn’t work!”I had just put my favorite moisturizer into my buggy with my five-year-old granddaughter. She was just learning to read.“What?”Carson pointed to the card. “See. It...Thursday, May 23, 2024
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12 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Grandparent
No matter where you live, you will get tremendous enjoyment from playing with your grandchild and showing them off to the world. There is never a prouder moment than when your daughter calls again...Friday, May 17, 2024
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10 Powerful Scripture Verses to Read to Your Grandchildren
“Read it again, Grandma! Please.”“But, honey, we have read this same book three times.”“I know, just one more time, please?”Children love to be read to and many have a favorite book they like to...Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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5 Acts of Love Necessary for a Strong and Lasting Marriage
Little girls dream of growing up, meeting their handsome princes, climbing on their white horses behind them, and riding off into the sunset for their happily ever after. It is indeed a dream, a...Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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4 Ways to Make Your Grandkids Feel Special
We all need to feel special. But what great joy you have when you become a grandparent and you have the privilege of making the next generation of your family feel the love and encouragement of...Monday, March 25, 2024
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9 Ways to Make Your Marriage Extraordinary
“It was right for woman to be made from a rib of man. First to signify the social union of man and woman, for the woman should neither use authority over man, and so she was not made from his head;...Monday, January 29, 2024
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15 Tips for New Grandparents
One of the most significant milestones in your life is becoming a grandparent. A new generation has been added to your family, and you have entered a season of life that is so wonderful you could...Friday, January 26, 2024
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10 Things All Grandparents Need to Hear
It is the heartfelt words and actions that touch us in the deepest places. What are some of the things grandparents need to hear on a regular basis?Thursday, December 7, 2023
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5 Ways to Make Your Home a Place Where Grandkids Can See Jesus
Your home can become holy ground as you share your faith with your children and grandchildren. What is the best way to do that?Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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How to Have Better Communication in Your Marriage
If we understand our spouse's personality, we will be aware of their communication style and be able to respond in a way they can understand and not be offended. When asked what the definition...Friday, August 18, 2023
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How to Add Spontaneity to Your Grandparenting
Spontaneity isn't always necessary. But it adds a little frivolity and a lot of fun to your grandparenting time. And when it is unexpected, even better. So next time you are with your...Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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The One Thing Your Estranged Child Needs From You: Unconditional Love
Mom, you did nothing wrong. Your parenting was enough. You raised a strong, independent child who, unfortunately, made bad choices, fell in with the wrong crowd, and was influenced by the world....Monday, April 24, 2023
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Choosing a Career: What Should Guide Your Decision?
God has given everyone the ability to see a need and act on it. He seems to expect us to notice it and get to work rather than waiting for a special call from him. There is no biblical formula for...Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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What Is God's Calling for Us as Women?
Despite all the choices women have, no matter what gender we are or how old, God called us to be one happy family, serving him according to our gifts and talents. When you become a believer, you...Tuesday, April 11, 2023