This may seem like a strange question to ask at this time of year. Yet, it is crucial to not only how we view Christmas, but also how we relate the truth of God’s Word to younger generations throughout the year. The problem is that many of our grandchildren’s generation believe the Bible is...
Our grandchildren have been back in school for a while. They have had to adjust to new teachers, classmates, friends etc. They may be facing lots of homework, activities, disappointments, challenges, and fears. Grandparents can be great encouragers or cheerleaders for them during these times. Norm...
“For unto a child is born, to us a child is given…” Isaiah 9:6 (Reprinted and revised from Dec. 2010) It’s true, Scrooge is as alive and well in the 21st century as he was in Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. A brief visit to the internet will reveal an abundance of Scrooge attitudes (“Christmas is for...
“An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” Proverbs 24:26 Lord, Your Word often paints a down-to-earth picture— Like this proverb. Not only is an honest answer the right response, it feels good. Help my grandchild to give and receive “honest answers.” Help him to be amenable to...
After observing another year of Black Friday madness (now Thanksgiving Thursday madness) I find myself wondering if there is anything really left of what Christmas used to be. Was there ever a time when Christmas was about Christ, and nothing else? Where did this strange holiday really originate?...
“I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” (II Timothy 2:5) The only time Timothy’s grandmother Lois is mentioned in the Bible is that she passed on her faith to her daughter and...
Several of you shared comments about my previous posts on Preparing Your Teenage Grandchildren for Success. Thank you for the comments, and for reminding me that what I am sharing for teens ought to be intentional practices for younger grandchildren too. Without question, if we start early, it...
In Exodus, we read how God fed the Israelites with manna from the heavens and Moses struck the rock for water in the wilderness. When thousands of people gathered and listened to Jesus speak for three days, he could have had fig trees sprout up produce fruit or call down manna from heaven....
Building a strong work ethic by raising expectations is one way to help prepare your teenage grandchildren for success. Hopefully, in Part 1 you found some helpful ideas for doing that, or at least, you were stimulated to come up with your own ideas. Now, let’s turn our attention to other ways we...
“Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10 To respect is to have regard for the existence, ideas and opinions of other people, to treat them with dignity and honor, being thoughtful and treating others with courtesy. Our relationship with the Lord is the most important relationship...
Grandparents want to see their grandchildren grow up and become successful. For Christian grandparents, we understand that success is not measured by career or financial accomplishments as much as integrity of character and contentment in Christ and His purposes. The Apostle John said it well when...
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, And your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3) Lord, this proverb tells us we need to place our plans in Your hands in order to be successful. I pray that my grandchild would be deliberate in seeking You to direct his/her paths. Help him/her to be a good...
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