As part of a church’s children’s program one young lad was asked who hero was. He answered without hesitation, “My Dad”! Men, you know there are few things that will make a dad’s chest swell with pride like hearing his son call him a hero. On this Father’s Day I wonder how many grandfathers would...
You yourself must be an example to them by doing good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Titus 2:7 (NLT) Paul is writing to Titus that he is to set an example by doing good works of every kind, showing integrity, sincerity, and...
I believe with all my heart that a key role grandparents are given in the family is that of storyteller. The power of story is undisputed when it comes to impressing upon hearts and minds the truths of God’s world and work in our lives. Stories stick in our mind. They flesh out truth so...
Last night in our small group Bible study, we were studying James 1:27 where James is telling the Jewish Christians to: “look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” I thought to myself that is something good to pray for my grandchildren...
If you’ve heard anything I’ve talked about in my blogs and seminars, you know that ‘intentionality’ is at the heart of what we do at CGN. Courageous grandparents are intentional about things that are important because they are things that make up our legacy. Whether we are intentional or...
After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these? “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me? “Yes, Lord,” Peter...
This is the second installment of Tips for Grandparents with Special Needs Grandchildren with guest blogger and expert in special needs families, Bob West. Bob is founder and president of Need Project providing support and resources for special needs families. As Bob says about grandparents in...
We are soon approaching Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day when we honor those. men and women who died while serving in the United States military service. Christian Grandparenting Network would like to take this week to encourage their readers to pray for the grieving military troops and their...
No grandparent, or parent, is really prepared for the birth of a special needs grandchild. As a grandparent how do I engage with this new reality and become a conduit of blessing for that child and family? I’ve asked my good friend, Bob West, to share some important thoughts from a parent’s...
Grandparents who have a personal relationship with the Creator of the universe have an advantage in their grand parenting. They can call on the Creator to bless their grandchildren and gather wisdom from His Word. Intentional grandparenting does not just happen; we have to make an effort to be...
Grandpause: Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. (Prov. 31:30) If you’re a grandmother, you know full well the challenges of being a mother and a grandmother. You also know there is a reason God usually appointed young women to the role of...
Prayer for the Mothers and Grandmothers of our Grandchildren By Lillian Penner Dear Lord, teach the mothers and grandmothers of my grandchildren to live in a way that honors God. I pray they will not insult others or be compulsive in their behaviors. Instead, I pray they will model and...
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