A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children. Proverbs 13:22 You’ve probably seen the bumper stickers on the back of a large RV truckin’ down the highway. It...
What Kind of Inheritance Will You Leave?
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Cavin Harper
Articles by Cavin Harper
A Prescription for Disappointed Grandchildren
Our grandchildren face many struggles each day that seem small to us but they seem big to them because they feel a sense of helplessness in the scheme of events they face. Disappointments from friends, parents, and teachers, struggling with their homework, being the last to be chosen on a...
Introducing Grandparents@Prayer
“The prayer of a righteous man (grandparent)is powerful and effective.” James 5:16b These are challenging moral and spiritual times in which we live, especially for our grandchildren. A media-driven culture has desensitized our grandchildren and pushed the boundaries of a Christ-like lifestyle....
Fanning the Flame?
Who are some of the people who most influenced and impacted you as you were growing up? I know some of those who most impacted my life were older saints who just loved me and were examples of godliness. I remember Dr. Emerson, a large, white-haired retired physician who always wore the same suit...
Who Has What It Takes?
Three military recruiters were invited to a high school assembly to make fifteen minute presentations each. The first two recruiters each spoke well beyond their designated time, which left the final recruiter, a Marine, with only two minutes. He walked to the podium and stood in front of the...
Are You in the Winter or Spring Season of Your Prayer Life?
By Lillian Penner This time of the year, we become aware of the spring season, especially in the areas where we experience the four seasons. It is exciting to see the buds on the trees that have lied dormant and the bulbs popping out of the ground almost over night. Spring reminds us of new life....
The Ripple Effect Of Praying Grandparents
Happy are those who fear the Lord—All who follow his ways!You will enjoy the fruit of your labor.How happy you will be! How rich your life!Psalm 128:1, 2 (NLT) This summer some of you grandparents will be vacationing with your grandchildren. It’s a great way to spend some extra time with them and...
Cleared Vision
Bill Kelley of the Christian Stewardship Ministry recently shared this story we hope will bless you…My grandfather worked as a carpenter. On one particular day, he was building some crates for the clothes his church had collected to send to orphanages in China. On his way home, he reached into his...
Don’t Let Your Grandchildren Lose Their History
“In a day when children are growing up stunted because of our diet of empty-headed celebrities and contemptible villains, true heroism and manliness need special nourishment.” These words, penned by Os Guinness, describe a reality, not only for manliness, but for godliness in general....
Tebow’s Childhood Faith Supports the 4/14 Window
Will you get involved with the International Day of Prayer and Fasting for the 2.3 billion children on earth between the ages of 4 to 14 years, on the Global 4/14 Day of Prayer, Saturday, April 14? Tim Tebow's moral and spiritual foundations were developed long before he became a celebrated...
Challenges Produce Growth
What a joy it is to have that precious little grandchild come running into your arms with hugs and kisses. The six-year-old calling to tell you she lost her first tooth or your seven-year-old grandchild excited about making his first goal in his soccer game. Isn’t it exciting when your teenage...
Do They Know…?
by Lana RockwellAs soon as my grandchildren made their appearance on this earth, I began to get “Grandparent” books. You know the type – the kind that asks for all kinds of your own personal information. For instance, “how old were you when I was born” or “where were you when I was born” or “what...
