Christian Grandparenting Blog

During this autumn season, we have enjoyed the beautiful yellow and red color of the leaves in most areas of our country. My husband and I traveled this fall in Colorado and Utah; the autumn leaves were radiant and gorgeous. Seeing the transition of the [...]

“A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children.” Prov. 13:22 The first thing that most people think of when they hear or use the word “inheritance” is money or material wealth of some kind. However, a good man’s inheritance involves more than material [...]

I live in the Northwest. When we see the golden and red leaves, falling from the trees we know the Thanksgiving holiday is near. Thanksgiving is a special time for families to get together, enjoy each other and the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It is a [...]

Our grandchildren have been back in school for a while. They have had to adjust to new teachers, classmates, friends etc. They may be facing lots of homework, activities, disappointments, challenges, and fears. Grandparents can be great encouragers or cheerleaders for them during these times. [...]

“A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children.” Prov. 13:22 In Jim Stovall’s novel,The Ultimate Gift, Red Stevens realizes at the end of his life that he made some poor decisions about how he used his wealth with his family. “One of the [...]

“An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” Proverbs 24:26   Lord, Your Word often paints a down-to-earth picture— Like this proverb. Not only is an honest answer the right response, it feels good. Help my grandchild to give and receive “honest answers.” [...]

“I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” (II Timothy 2:5) The only time Timothy’s grandmother Lois is mentioned in the Bible is that [...]

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph. 2:10 You’ve heard the saying, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” How about “where there’s a will, there’s a purposeful life?” [...]