Cavin Harper

Articles by Cavin Harper

Legacy Conference Expands Nationally

CGN is thrilled to announce national expansion plans for the CGN Legacy Conference developed to call attention to the issues and roles of today’s grandparents and parents. The conference was first held in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2007 in partnership with a local congregation, Woodmen Valley...

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The Gift of Self-Control

Tibet, ChinaAs the torch enters China’s borders through Tibet, countries around the world are finalizing their Summer Olympic teams. Athletes are exercising tremendous amounts of self-control as they equip themselves for competition through a strict diet, exercise regimen and mental preparation....

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The Best Part of Being a Grandparent

[It's my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Larry McCall, a new friend I met this year who has been such a blessing to me. I know he will be to you too. Larry is Founder and Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries and author of Loving Your Wife as Christ Loves the Church. He is currently...

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Do You Have Resentment in Your Heart?

I had a situation a number of years ago where I was very frustrated and held resentment in my heart about a situation. I kept asking God why? After struggling for about a year with this resentment, the Lord directed me to the story of Lazarus in John 11, where Jesus told his disciples, "This...

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Join the Cause

If there were ever a time when grandparents need to be called to rise above the conventional view of grandparenting to embrace a radically courageous life that stands apart from the crowd--for the sake of our grandchildren--now is that time. I invite you to join the growing movement of intentional...

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Free Downloads

Free Downloads The following resources are free for you to download and use to promote and spread the word about Grandparent's Day of Prayer. Press Release Your help in sending out this press release to media outlets in yoru area would be greatly appreciated. TV stations, radio stations, local...

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TOO MUCH TO LOSE APPEAL

It’s time for grandparents everywhere to wake up, get up and live up to our role as Christian grandparents and do something for the sake of our children and grandchildren! God is looking for grandparents who will authentically and compassionately represent Christ to the next generations. Will you...

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ESPECIALLY FOR GRANDMOTHERS

“I have been reminded of your sincere faith,which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice,I am persuaded, now lives in you also” (II Timothy 1:5 NIV) If Timothy’s grandmother Lois had not been faithful in passing on her faith to her daughter Eunice and grandson Timothy we...

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Wayfinder

12.99 by Cavin Harper Jake Hughes lost his son in a tragic swing accident at Aspen Creek Ranch, and he's blamed himself ever since. Now, 22 years later, his life is catapulted into yet another overwhelming tragedy in his family – the second deep sorrow. Struggling to stay afloat in a sea of grief...

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Summertime Reading List

SUMMERTIME READING LIST In the realm of parenting and grandparenting, we can find ourselves overwhelmed by the number of books being written that are supposed help us be better parents and grandparents. Many of these books differ very little from all the others, and only a few offer any fresh,...

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The Legacy of Blessing

“and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.I will bless those who bless you…and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." Bless, blessing, bless, bless, blessed.I’ve heard from marketing professionals that if you want to make a point, you need to say...

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Grandparents Speak Out About MK Camp Program

Here are some excerpts from letters written by a few of the grandparents who attended the MK GrandCamp this summer: My grandson, Garrett is 7 years old and his dad is on his third deployment to Iraq. Being able to share with other military families and to hear that the challenges we are facing are...

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