Christian Grandparenting Blog

Written by Steve Washechek Last year we attended a Christian Legacy Conference in Minneapolis, MN sponsored by the Christian Grandparenting Network. Our goal was to come away with a couple practical ways we could share our lives more effectively with our grandchildren.  Instead we came [...]

“And He took the children in His arms, put His hands on them and blessed them.” Mark 10:16 In the school classroom, the teacher asked Susie to name one important thing we have today that we didn’t have ten years ago.  Susie’s enthusiastic reply was, [...]

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home [...]

Today, our grandchildren are growing up in unstable, tumultuous times in our world and culture.  Naturally, a father would want to rescue his child from danger if that child was running into the street.  Spiritually, Jesus rescued us and paid the price for our sins [...]

“He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, But whoever heeds correction is honored.” Proverbs 13:18   Lord, I ask on behalf of my grandchild for a humble, teachable spirit. Please open his heart and mind to those around him who are older and [...]

“I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.” 2 Pet. 1:15 We talk a lot at CGN about living and leaving a legacy of faith for the next generations.   I’ve discovered over the [...]

Today, frequently grandparents do not live near their grandchildren to feel a part of their lives. Technology provides affordable ways for grandparents to communicate with their loved ones but they have to be deliberate to maintain meaningful relationships. However, when we pray regularly and intentionally [...]

“For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Pet. 1:8 I recently visited the Western Museum of Mining and Industry with my 9-year-old grandson, Corban.  We [...]