Christian Grandparenting Blog

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?” [...]

In Exodus, we read how God fed the Israelites with manna from the heavens and Moses struck the rock for water in the wilderness.  When thousands of people gathered and listened to Jesus speak for three days, he could have had fig trees sprout up [...]

“See to it that no one takes your captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” Col. 2:8 It doesn’t make much sense to walk around in a rainstorm with an [...]

By Jennifer Kennedy Dean, Guest writer (This devotional is longer than usual but if you take the time to read it in its entirety, you will be blessed) “All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children’s peace.” (Isa. [...]