Christian Grandparenting Blog

An advocate is someone who comes to our aid or pleads our case to a judge. Advocates offer support and intercede for us when necessary. Christ, our heavenly advocate, knows our hearts and pleads our case to the Father.

How is your prayer life? Do you find yourself tossing up requests for favors without acknowledging who God is? I urge you to conscientiously consider the quality of your prayer life. At its basic level, prayer is simply talking to God. There is no formula to how we pray. And prepare your heart for the Lord's perfect timing while you play the waiting game.

Many grandparents today are quietly carrying a burden they never expected: a grandchild who once seemed strong in their faith but now wants nothing to do with it. The language has changed, the values have shifted, and the relationship feels delicate. In the middle of that moment, grandparents matter more than ever.

February warms our hearts with love and romance. Children decorate shoe boxes with tissue paper and candied hearts in hopes of receiving a message from their secret admirer. Women dream about suitors presenting them with diamond rings, while married couples, smiling to one another, reminisce about their early days of courtship. What is it about February that makes it different from the rest? Valentine’s Day, of course!

We’ve all heard the saying, “Actions speak louder than words,” and in many ways, that’s true. However, our words have power—they speak loudly and can have a far-reaching impact. Though we try to speak with care, even the best of intentions can sometimes lead to unintended consequences.

Do you find yourself struggling to remember to write the date of the new year after the first of January? Does each year seem to pass faster the older you get? When grandparents feel the years fleeting, they may feel as though their future is very limited. But in God’s economy and timeline, we need to live with the goal of making the most of each day we’re given.

If your son or daughter isn’t walking with Jesus right now, I want you to know something up front: you are not alone, and God has not abandoned your child or your family. There are always good reasons to be hopeful. Here are five of the most important things you can do when your child is wandering.

Everything we think, say, or do is a reflection of our sonship to the Father. That is one reason why we pray for one another as well as for our children and grandchildren. Our participation as partners in prayer benefits the giver and receiver in multiple ways.