Christian Grandparenting Blog

  • Cavin Harper

    August 9, 2009

    “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed…” I Samuel 24:6 Dignity is defined as “the quality or state of being worthy, honored or esteemed”.  Such a man was David, anointed to become king of Israel, yet [...]

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    Cavin Harper

    August 9, 2009

    According to GRAND magazine1, there were over 70 million grandparents in the United States (more than the entire population of the UK) in 2007.   Imagine the impact the Christian grandparents from this population could have on their grandchildren if they had a concern and [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    August 2, 2009

    "God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created them..." Genesis 1:27 The late Frank McCourt's prize winning novel, Angela's Ashes, is the story of his own childhood in both New York and Ireland. Young Frankie's life is riddled with [...]

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    Cavin Harper

    August 2, 2009

    “The prayer of a righteous man (grandparent)is powerful and effective.” James 5:16b These are challenging moral and spiritual times in which we live, especially for our grandchildren. A media-driven culture has desensitized our grandchildren and pushed the boundaries of a Christ-like lifestyle. “The role of [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    August 2, 2009

    “One generation will commend your works to another;They will tell of your mighty acts.” Psalm 145:4 Abraham Lincoln said, “A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started. He is going to sit where you are sitting, and when [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    July 26, 2009

    “It is for freedom Christ has set you free. Stand firm, then…” Gal. 5:1 I know soldiers willing to put their lives on the line for their comrades on the battlefield because of a commitment to a code of honor, but who, upon returning home, [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    July 26, 2009

    Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his, mighty power.Put on the whole armor of God,so that you may take your stand against the devils schemes. Ephesians 6:10, 111 (NIV) The devil is deceptive, seeking whom he may distract from walking with the Lord. [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    July 19, 2009

    “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Prov. 4:7 Today is the 40th anniversary of the historic moon landing by Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Who can forget that momentus event and as [...]