Christian Grandparenting Blog

By Cavin Harper, CGN Executive DirectorI have heard the stories and descriptions of the struggles the grade school age children of today’s deployed military are facing, but to actually see it for myself at our Military Kids GrandCamp this summer was enlightening and stirred my [...]

Intentional grandparenting isn’t just about serious stuff. You know what I mean — always trying to find a “teachable moment” in every activity. After all, all work and no play can make grandpa (and grandma) people from whom the grandkids will want to get away. [...]

CGN is thrilled to announce national expansion plans for the CGN Legacy Conference developed to call attention to the issues and roles of today’s grandparents and parents. The conference was first held in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2007 in partnership with a local congregation, Woodmen [...]

CGN was privileged and honored to receive an official proclamation by Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera declaring July 2008 as CHRISTIAN GRANDPARENTING MONTH in recognition and appreciation for the contribution CGN is making through the Military GrandCamp program to support the sons and daughters of [...]

Here are some excerpts from letters written by a few of the grandparents who attended the MK GrandCamp this summer: […]

Christian Grandparenting Network is a Christian organization devoted to challenging those in mid-life and beyond to finish the race well as conduits of God’s grace and truth so that future generations will know, love and serve Christ. CGN is committed to helping individuals and churches [...]

Did you know that research has found tea may aid in achieving a long and healthy life? USA Today reported (10/7/2007) that research points to tea’s “5,000-year track record of safety…drinking tea can’t hurt, and most likely, it can help. […]

Tibet, ChinaAs the torch enters China’s borders through Tibet, countries around the world are finalizing their Summer Olympic teams. Athletes are exercising tremendous amounts of self-control as they equip themselves for competition through a strict diet, exercise regimen and mental preparation. […]