This article was submitted to our diocese by the Very Rev. Karl Burns, Church of our Savior, John’s Island, SC. What was the best thing you did this summer?I’ve got my answer locked in: Grand Camp with my nine-year-old grandson, Lewis! Over the years, I’ve spent many summers at camps and retreats,...
This two-part series about the power of prayer is written in preparation for Grandparents’ Day of Prayer, held the Sunday after Labor Day. In last week’s blog, we talked about: the importance of inviting the Holy Spirit to guide our prayers, delighting in the Lord, and developing a daily habit of...
Scripture tells us, “The prayers of the righteous person are powerful and effective,” (James 5:16, NIV). Why, then, do so many Christians describe their prayer life as weak, ineffectual, or nonexistent? Today we will examine ways to improve or strengthen our prayer life. Our discussion is based on...
HISTORY In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Senate proclamation, declaring the Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. More than ten years ago, under the leadership of Cavin Harper and Lillian Penner, the Christian Grandparenting Network challenged grandparents to commit...
Summer is passing quickly. The calendar shifted from June to July in the blink of an eye. We have now reached the midpoint of summer, and August is fast approaching. Before we know it, our grandchildren will be rushing to finish their summer reading assignments and shopping for school supplies,...
My grandson and I stood on the sidewalk, watching and waving, as the horse-drawn carriage pulled away from the curb and into the line of traffic. Our hands were sticky from the ice cream cone we shared moments earlier. We continued waving while the carriage, filled with passengers, none of...
Summer is knocking at the door and students of all ages are marking the days until vacation. Like many grandparents nationwide, you may be searching for something special to do with your grandchildren. Have you considered hosting a GrandCamp in the comfort of your own home? After all, any...
I believe that most people prefer handwritten notes to the messages created by greeting card companies. Therefore, I’ve decided to spend less time this year searching for Mother’s Day cards and more time writing personalized blessings for our three daughters-in-law. (I prefer to think of them as...
How do we celebrate Easter without being swept away by colored jellybeans and chocolate bunnies? How do we intentionally teach our grandchildren about the timeline of events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection, starting with our Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and...
The History of GrandCamp In 1998, God gave Cavin Harper a vision to bring grandparents and grandchildren together for a grand faith adventure in the beautiful Pikes Peak region in Colorado. Faithful to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, Cavin and his wife, Diane, established GrandCamp. In addition,...
Like it or not, we are in a spiritual battle for the hearts, minds, and souls of our children, grandchildren, and all future generations. “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the...
Do you seek God’s face during times of distress, or do overwhelming circumstances cloud your spiritual vision? Do you find yourself turning away from God’s tender mercy and then taking matters into your own hands? The Old Testament is filled with stories about men and women who allowed hardships...
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