Christian Grandparenting Blog

“A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children.” Prov. 13:22 Who doesn’t love giving gifts to their grandchildren, especially at Christmas? I know we certainly do. Yet, kingdom-minded grandparents understand that giving good gifts is not the same as attempting to buy happiness [...]

“We will not hide them from [our children];we will tell the next generation…” --Psalms 78:4a God clearly instructs grandparents to “tell” the next generations “the praiseworthy deeds of God, His power and the wonders He has done” (Psalms 78:4). In other words, we are commanded [...]

It’s true that few things are grander than being a grandparent. It’s also true that at times few things can be more challenging than being a grandparent (unless you're this guy in the kayak!). Too often, it is anything but what we expect it to [...]

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus (John 16:33) The story is told of a shipwreck survivor winding up on a deserted island. Daily he prayed that God would rescue him. A few days into his [...]

GRANDPAUSE: In prayer there is no distance. Grandparenting from a distance does have its challenges. We miss out on so much of the special moments happening in our grandchildren’s lives because they are so far away. And want can adequately replace a real hug or holding [...]

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established. Proverbs 24:3 Not long ago I interviewed Wayne and Marci Rice on our Family Impact Podcast (click here for that interview) about their new reality as long distant grandparents. They understand the loneliness [...]

#5: Habitual Blessing Giver Diane and I had the privilege to speak a special blessing over all but one of our nine grandchildren in the hospital room soon after their birth. We have since written and spoken numerous other blessings over them through the years. [...]

Unwavering Peacemaker Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 In a world of incivility fueled by individual rights and personal agendas, peace seems unrealistic. Rudeness is not new, but it does seem to be intensifying. Families embroiled in [...]