Christian Grandparenting Blog

“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 [...]

“To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power for ever and ever!” Rev. 5:13 I recently watched "Australia", a powerful movie dealing with the destructive evils of greed, pride and prejudice in that vast [...]

“The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10 NLB) Young families are very busy with their jobs, church activities, children’s activities, etc. There are many distractions for them in their marriage and [...]

“and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.I will bless those who bless you…and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." Bless, blessing, bless, bless, blessed.I’ve heard from marketing professionals that if you want [...]

Suggestions to pray for your grandchild who is a pre-schooler. Pray they will:1.   Develop a well-balanced personality2.   Develop a sense of humor.3.   Play well with others.4.   Learn to obey quickly and respect authority.5.   Explore and create without fear of failure.6.   Be filled with joy and [...]

“And why one[referring to marriage]?  Because He [God] was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.  ‘I hate divorce’, says the Lord God.” Mal. 2:15-16Seven year old Patrick was enjoying his time [...]