When Buck and Holly planned to have their six oldest grandkids (ages 8-15) from three different states at their house for almost a week for their own special GrandCamp, they prayed that God would truly use this event to show them His grace and truth, prepare them for the challenges ahead, and equip them to live as wholehearted followers of Christ.  Four days filled with morning to evening activity, all purposefully planned and orchestrated to maximize their time together, were thoroughly enjoyed by all the kids, and left a powerful imprints upon their lives.

Why would grandparents go to such lengths to plan such an involved event?  Because Buck and Holly take seriously their Lord’s command to teach their grandchildren about who God is and what He has done, and they have chosen to do it with the utmost intentionality.  They are truly excellent grandparents.

You don’t have to be perfect to be an excellent grandparent.  Doing week long camps like Buck and Holly is not a requirement.  Excellent grandparents are just ordinary people extraordinarily committed to loving their grandchildren with the same excellent love that Christ shows us.

They understand the urgency of this task in the face of an Enemy determined to steal our children’s hearts and minds.  Excellent grandparents are grandparents of action – who like the apostle Paul are committed to finishing well so that their grandchildren might live well.

FANNING THE FLAME
Click here to read more about Buck and Holly’s adventure with their grandchildren.  You might be surprised how effectively you could produce a similar event with your grandchildren.  If that’s not your thing, find your own way of being an excellent grandparent.  Just remember that this is no time to look for an easy way out.  Excellent grandparents are connected grandparents wholeheartedly committed to leaving a legacy that matters.

GRANDPAUSE: “Our strategic calling as grandparents requires that we stay connected, emotionally engaged, and personally involved in our children’s and grandchildren’s lives.” – Tim & Darcy Kimmell