Christian Grandparenting Blog

How do I handle a difficult relationship with my adult children so it doesn’t hinder my relationship with my grandchildren? How do I stay connected with my grandchildren as a long distance grandparent? What are ways I can share my faith more...

  “My two grandsons, who live far away, have no interest in knowing who I am. How do I pray for them and find a way to connect?” The pain behind this grandparent’s question is real and not at all uncommon. There are many of...

If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile… (I Cor. 15:17)   What would you say if one of your grandchildren or adult children were to ask you what you believe is the most important thing you know? The apostle Paul’s...

“Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.”  Luke 6:21 Many years ago, Bob Benson wrote about the house he built for his family. He reminisced about all the years of wonderful memories crowded into every corner, room and...

“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.”  Prov. 14:13 Most of us love being around people who laugh regularly and robustly. I know I find myself laughing more when I am around people who laugh...

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity [fear], but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”  2 Timothy 1:7 It is a presidential election year. Have you noticed how many people are driven by fear in their choices...

One of the important biblical roles of parents and grandparents is the spoken blessing. I thought it might be helpful to have another voice speak into this important topic, so I received permission from Vincent Muli Kituku to reprint portions of an...

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance… I Corinthians 15:3-5 A delightful couple, who are passionate grandparents, recently applied for one of our leadership training events. These events equip grandparents to...

Grandpause: The light of a holy example is the gospel’s main argument. -R. L. Dabney What does intentionality as a grandparent look like? It might surprise you to know that being intentional mean talking to your grandkids about faith and...

The Ruebenites and the Gadites gave the altar this name:A Witness Between Us that the Lord is GodJoshua 22:34 Preparing for Thanksgiving usually involves a lot work. Just ask Mom and/or Grandma. So, is it worth all that effort if it’s nothing...