Christian Grandparenting Blog

“Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.” Proverbs 16:13 The Army cadet’s code of honor requires that a cadet “will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." This code further explains that “an officer who is [...]

Do you feel your prayers are effective for your grandchildren? Our prayers will be more effective if they are specific and not vague.  Pray individually for each grandchild. The apostle Paul wrote from prison, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and [...]

May 25 is Memorial Day this year in our country.  Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in military service to our country. This year as you celebrate Memorial Day,  pray for the families they left behind. Since the Iraq war began, [...]

“The tongue of the wise brings healing.” Prov. 12:18b “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me!” Yeah, right!  How many times have we spoken those words as children (or even adults) when, in fact, we knew they weren’t true? [...]

A truthful witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.  Proverbs 14:5 Gentle words bring life and health;  A deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.  Proverbs 15:4 NLT   Grandchildren need to learn the importance of being honest. It always pays to tell the truth, [...]

“The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in men who are truthful.” Prov. 12:22 Many of you will remember the famous TV game show, Truth or Consequences.  Of course, the whole point of the show was to get people to answer incorrectly so they [...]

“Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.” Proverbs 11:3 Do you remember “Not Me” in the comic strip Family Circus — the ghost-looking character responsible for broken lamps, spilled food, missing cookies and muddy footprints on the kitchen floor? Even now, isn’t it tempting [...]

“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.” Prov. 27:21 Perhaps you know the story of Abe Lincoln, who as a young man working in a country store, discovered he had collected more payment from [...]