Christian Grandparenting Blog

  • Cavin Harper

    May 2, 2011

    #4: Live As a Refiree, Not A Retiree “[The righteous] will still bear fruit in old age; they will stay fresh and green.” Psalm 92:14 Elderitis: a state of unfruitfulness in old age creating a disconnection with other generations through a desensitized spirit, a hardened [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    April 16, 2011

    “An anxious heart weighs a man down, But a kind word cheers him up.” ? Proverbs 12:25   Lord, I pray that my grandchild will have the opportunity to minister to friends who are hurting, anxious, or distraught. Please teach them how to speak words [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    April 16, 2011

    When we personalize God’s Word in our prayers, we will experience His phenomenal power and presence not only in our lives, but also in the lives of our grandchildren. We will experience more boldness and confidence in our praying as we verbalize God’s Word. Don’t [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    April 16, 2011

    #3: Be A Repristinator, Not A Resister “A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.” Prov. 17:27 Elderitis: a state of unfruitfulness in old age creating a disconnection with other generations through a desensitized spirit, a hardened heart, [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    April 8, 2011

    After the crucifixion, late in the afternoon Joseph of Arimathea, asked Pilate for permission to take Jesus’ body. Pilate granted him permission. Joseph a wealthy man, highly respected member of the Jewish Council, had not gone along with the plans and actions of the other [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    April 8, 2011

    #2: Live Well With A Capital “L” “This is how it is with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.” Luke 12:21 Elderitis: a state of unfruitfulness in old age creating a disconnection with other generations through a desensitized [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    April 3, 2011

    FOUR PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ELDERITIS #1: Compelled—Not Driven For Christ’s love compels us… (2 Cor. 5:14) Elderitis: a state of unfruitfulness in old age creating a disconnection with other generations through a desensitized spirit, a hardened heart, a foolishness of mind, an absence of purpose, a [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    April 3, 2011

    As we celebrate Easter this month, we are reminded that God demonstrated His love for us in that while we were still sinners Jesus Christ came to die for our sins.¹ After three days He rose from the dead and gave us an inheritance of [...]