Christian Grandparenting Blog

“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 [...]

Is God’s timetable too slow for you sometimes? In John 11, we read about Lazarus’ death. Mary and Martha sent word to their dear beloved friend, Jesus, to let him know their brother Lazarus had become very ill.  They expected Jesus to come heal their [...]

Respect your father and mother . . . Exodus 20:12 (The Message) Honor your father and mother > . .  Exodus 20:12 (N.V.)   As Mother’s Day is approaching, we can remind our grandchildren to thank God for their mothers. Talk with them about all [...]

“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” Prov. 15:4 While student at Denver Seminary (many years ago), then president Dr. Vernon Grounds, made an indelible impression upon this young, naïve seminarian.  Dr. Grounds went out of his [...]