Christian Grandparenting Blog

As monarch, Queen Elizabeth reigns over the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms with royal responsibilities and duties. In a parallel way, we as Christian grandparents are part of God's royalty, complete with duties and responsibilities, as well as time for the fun stuff.

Easter is the most important season on the church calendar, so utilize it to intentionally teach your grandchildren about the death and resurrection of Christ and the events of Easter week from the Bible. Familiarize yourself with Scripture and the timeline of events surrounding the death of Christ so you are able to easily communicate it to your grandchildren. You will find a list of ideas about important events in the Easter calendar to discuss with your grandchildren, Here are some activities and resources to help you make the most of yourEaster celebrations.

When Jesus heard that Lazarus was ill, he intentionally delayed in visiting until after Lazarus had died. Jesus did this to teach a vital message about life and death that applies to everyone.

I was a frustrated, lonely long-distance grandparent with little involvement in the lives of my grandchildren since they were 1,000 miles away. However, God showed me how I could impact my grandchildren's lives by purposefully praying for them whether they lived nearby or far away. Here are six ideas that help connect with long-distance grandchildren.

Sometimes apathy is misinterpreted as contentment since it appears to provide a sense of calmness and acceptance. Learn three key differences between apathy and contentment as they apply to grandparents.

One of the most important prayers we can pray for our children and grandchildren is that they receive the Holy Spirit. Through him, they will know the love of the Father, and the grace of Jesus.

Spring and summer breaks are right around the corner and provide an opportunity for grandparents to spend concentrated time with grandchildren, to have intentional conversations to strengthen relationships, and to establish lifelong faith in Christ. Why not take advantage of your grandchild’s spring break or time off from school this summer to plan a family vacation that is fun and purposeful at the same time?

God’s love is amazing. We say the words, sing the songs, and quote the Scriptures. But honestly, how many of us ever take the time to stop and think about his amazing love? Our grandchildren are growing up in a culture steeped in godlessness and rebellion. It’s time to be intentional in sharing God’s love with our grandchildren.