Christian Grandparenting Blog
What Consumes Your Heart?
As water reflects the face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. –Prov. 27:19 Caleb had every reason to be discouraged. He had been snubbed by the majority, even though he believed God and knew His promise was sound. Because the majority...
read moreHow Would Your Grandchildren Describe Your Heart?
Grandpause: Blessedness does not lie in externals. -Thomas Watson Her name was Susan Walker. We were both in the fourth grade and I was gobsmacked by her beauty. She was my first crush and I was obsessed by thoughts of her. At least until...
read moreAre You Committed to Excellent Grandparenting?
Grandpause: "Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them." Dt....
read moreThe Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Grandpause: “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events of this past year like Ferguson...
read moreWhy Should We Strive for Excellence?
Grandpause: “Excellence can be obtained if you care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, and expect more than others think is possible.” --Anonymous When God...
read moreRecapturing the Virtue of Excellence
{jcomments on}GRANDPAUSE: “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men…” Eph. 6:7 “If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing...
read moreStart the Year with a New Discipline: A Blessing Journal
Grandparenting can be a lot of fun and a great reward. It can also be filled with more than our share of pain, sorrow and grief. I’ve known both and am in the midst of dealing with great sorrow right now. Driving to a men’s Bible study the other...
read moreChristmas Isn’t Over… It’s Just Begun!
For most of us Christmas is over. We have unwrapped all the gifts, sung our Christmas carols, attended Christmas Eve services, and enjoyed our family celebrations. There doesn’t seem to be much else left except to clean up the mess and begin the...
read morePeace on Earth…Really?
With so much in the news today about violent protests, cyber terrorism, jihad and wars, it is tempting to wonder whether this peace on earth proclaimed by the angels to the shepherds is really possible. Peace…are you serious? Is it foolish for us...
read moreIs The Bible Relevant for Today?
This may seem like a strange question to ask at this time of year. Yet, it is crucial to not only how we view Christmas, but also how we relate the truth of God’s Word to younger generations throughout the year. The problem is that many of our...
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