Christian Grandparenting Blog
The Saga of the Little Red Bible
In preparation for my retirement in December 2023, I began to reflect on all the people and events that had had a profound influence on me. The Little Red Bible played an important role in those reflections.
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Jesus is Our Anchor
A ship’s anchor allows the vessel to remain fixed and unmoving regardless of the conditions at sea. Without the support of an anchor the ship would be tossed uncontrollably at the will of the winds and the waves. As with ships, we too need a steadfast anchor to keep us from drifting around aimlessly through life; one that is secure and unbending.
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MORE About GrandCamp
One of the quickest ways to get a grandparent’s attention is to start talking about GrandCamp. Fascinated by the concept, everyone wants to know more. Therefore, this blog is dedicated to providing you more information by answering the following questions:
1. What is GrandCamp?
2. How do I register my grandchild and me for GrandCamp?
3. What if I can’t afford it?
A Tribute to Grand-Mothers
It doesn’t require a PhD to realize that were it not for the millions of faithful grandmothers in our lives who have graciously modeled Christlikeness to their grandchildren and guarded the truth, there would be considerably fewer of us who now know and follow Christ. I personally know dozens of men and women who are following Christ because of a grandmother—my grandmother included.
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Grandparent Superpowers
I posed this question to a panel of theologians at a Christian seminar: “How would you counsel Christian grandparents to leave a faith legacy for their grandchildren when the parents don’t demonstrate a strong faith legacy of their own?” A large, collective groan from the attendees confirmed that I am far from alone in having this thought. (Read more)
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The Not-So-Grand Side of Long Distance Grandparenting
“My two grandsons, who live far away, have no interest in knowing who I am. How do I pray for them and find a way to connect?” The pain behind this grandmother’s question is real and not at all uncommon. There are many of us with teenage or young adult grandchildren with whom we find it increasing difficult to stay connected. How should we pray about situations like this? What can we do to build meaningful connections with them?
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Safe Spaces for Tough Topics
Dispel the thought that you can’t talk about sexual things until a child is about 13 years old when it becomes necessary to have “the talk.” You might ask, “Why can’t we wait to talk about sex, or can we not talk about it at all?” We need to talk about it because our society is hard at work, bombarding the kids with unhealthy, unbiblical information every day on TV, movies, and on their phones.
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Jesus Is the Messiah
The word “Messiah” comes from the Hebrew/Aramaic word mashiach, meaning “anointed one” or “chosen one.” Only Jesus, the Son of God, fits the biblical narrative and prophecies for the promised Messiah.
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Praying for Your Teenage Grandchild
Grandparents often find it difficult to know how to pray for their teenage grandchildren. Our grandchildren face many confusing and critical cultural is that we didn’t encounter when growing up or raising our children. We often find it hard to relate. We can never understate the power of one’s mind. Consider what the Bible has to say about our minds.
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Easter Ideas to Help You Make the Most of the Day
Easter is the most important season on the church calendar, so utilize it to intentionally teach your grandchildren about the death and resurrection of Christ and the events of Easter week from the Bible. In this post, you will find a list of ideas about important events in the Easter calendar to discuss with your grandchildren, Easter activities, and resources to help you make the most of Easter Sunday.
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