Most of us want to make a difference in others' lives. It does not have to be a big difference to a lot of people. What we want is to inspire someone else, to make a positive memory that will last long after we are gone. And if we are parents, we naturally want to be positive influences in our children's lives.

In author Sandra Ehrgott's devotional she shares e-mails written for and sent to her children. The author connects scriptural passages with family members and events, showing their relevance in everyday life. While written for her family, the stories in these e-mails are about...