STANDING TOGETHER IN P∙R∙A∙Y∙E∙R We're fighting a spiritual war with an enemy whose primary tactic is deception, and our grandchildren are his targets. Standing in the gap and praying in unity is powerful and ensures his defeat. With this in mind, Christian Grandparenting Network has developed a...
Shepherds in the first century would keep their sheep in pens at night to rest securely. The sheep pen was a rough circle of piled rocks with a small open space to enter. Since there was just an opening, with no gate to close, the shepherd would keep the sheep in and wild animals out by lying...
There are three types of light in our world: natural light; artificial light; and spiritual light. Natural light is found in the sun, moon, and stars. It is necessary for physical life, such as in the growth of plants. Artificial light is used to physically see in the dark. Spiritual light is...
In John 11:1-44, Jesus receives word from two sisters, Mary and Martha, that their brother, Lazarus, is ill. When Jesus hears the news, he says “This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it” (John 11:4). Lazarus has been dead...
In the Old Testament, bread is a symbol of God’s provision. As the Israelites traveled through the wilderness, God gave them bread, called manna, to physically eat. Through the birth, death, and resurrection of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, bread is given a new meaning. When Jesus tells us, “I am the...
Understanding and capturing the holiness of God is often beyond our grasp, making it challenging to describe. Knowing God is eternal and has dominion over everything is essential to our understanding of his holiness. God is holy. He was never created, but is the Creator and Sustainer of all...
Mercy is defined as compassion towards someone when it’s within one’s power to punish. When we sin, instead of issuing the punishment we deserve God graces us with his mercy. He shows his mercy when we are suffering through his compassion for our distress. It doesn’t always involve grand moments...
What can we know about God’s absolute truth? Truth is something that is always true, in all places, and all circumstances. It cannot be altered. Since truth is a characteristic of God, the nature of His truth is fixed and has been revealed to us so that we might know Him personally through His Son...
Do you ever feel alone and abandoned? These are the times when we struggle on our own, forgetting that there is Someone with us, ready to care, guide, and strengthen us. God assures us we are never without Him as He is everywhere at once and is ever-present. Because His Spirit fills the heavens...
Christmas is such a special and magical time of year, filled with family traditions and warm memories. It is a time of singing carols, lighting the Christmas tree, putting out decorations, lighting the Advent candles, exchanging gifts, and rejoicing in the birth of our Lord and Savior. During a...
Christian Grandparenting Network is releasing a new bi-monthly resource to use with your grandchildren called the 5-Minute Devotional. We envision this resource being used in-person and by long distance grandparents. Each devotional contains a short summary that provides you with talking points, a...
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