Christian Grandparenting Blog

Do your grandchildren know what it is to be afraid?Children are often shy and afraid in situations that are unfamiliar or uncomfortable.  As grandparents, we can help them gain confidence by trying new things, even though they don’t feel comfortable. In Psalms 56:3 it says, [...]

What a joy it is to have that precious little grandchild come running into your arms with hugs and kisses. The six-year-old calling to tell you she lost her first tooth or your seven-year-old grandchild excited about making his first goal in his soccer game. [...]

“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men…” Eph. 6:7 A local automotive mechanic from our church commented recently his industry’s reputation for poor quality work and dishonesty.  Unfortunately, he believes much of it is not with just cause, which is why [...]

This week I encourage you to pray these practical requests from Romans 12:9-21 for your grandchildren. Father in heaven, I pray ____________ will: 1. Love others sincerely. 2. Run away from evil. 3. Stand on the side of good. 4. Be a good friend. 5. [...]

“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? [...]