Christian Grandparenting Blog

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 [...]

But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:23 NLT FaithfulnessFaithfulness is being true, real, loyal, trustworthy, reliable and committed. Pray your grandchildren will see [...]

But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:23 NLT Patience Patience has the capacities to be patient, showing self-control, bearing pain or trials without [...]

“The good soil represents the hearts of those who truly accept God’s message and produce a huge harvest.” Matthew 13:23 NLT During spring time when we see the daffodils and tulips blooming we often think of preparing our own gardens. I grew up on a [...]

“Did tiny green elephants with wings oh-so-blue fly off with the cookies and leave none for you?”  I love that line, from Sandra Boynton’s book What’s Wrong Little Pookie?, because it makes absolutely no sense.  It reminds me of that scene in Miracle on 34th [...]

But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:23 NLTLoveLove is an intense feeling of tender affection and compassion. It is unselfish loyal and benevolent [...]