O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. (Psalm 71:17-18) Congratulations! You’ve made it! Praise the...
Dave Howe

A Grandparent of Sexual Integrity
As a Christian grandparent, you have a particular motivation to get your sexual integrity act together, and that motivation is your precious grandchildren. Grandchildren see you living your life based on your beliefs every day. The stability a grandparent represents to a child gives them peace....
The Truth About Pornography
The enormity of the problem is evident The tsunami of destruction caused by pornography is here. According to Barna Research 6 out of 10 of the men walking into a church on Sunday morning have looked at pornography in the last day, week, or month. The men are of all ages including grandfathers. I...
Guys, It’s Not About Hot Sauce
Grandfathering is a lot like fathering sons and daughters. There is vital messaging that we pass along to our children and their children that honors God and promotes healthy relationships. Faithfully fathering sons means teaching boys what it means to be a real Christian man. That takes...
Safe Spaces for Tough Topics
“Worthwhile Warning To Grandparents #18: “Please don’t initiate conversations about death, religion, or sex with your grandchildren.” 1 This quote comes from Jay Payleitner’s new book, Hooray for Grandparents! This is a great book, especially for soon-to-become grandparents. Grandchildren grow...