Christian Grandparenting Blog

  Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:10) Monday this nation honors the man who fought without using violent force for righteousness and justice for black Americans—and all those who love freedom. His name was Dr. [...]

I have a confession to make. I am an addict. My addition? The applause and approval of others. Though I am an introvert by nature, I love the praises of men even if it’s uncomfortable. I’ve discovered something else. I’m not alone in this addiction. [...]

Four Kinds of Grandparents – Part Two It’s a new year! A time for some new beginnings. I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s Resolutions, but there is one resolution I would get behind as opportunity to impact another generation. It’s the resolution of [...]

Do you remember this children’s Christmas song?… You better watch out, you better not cry,You better not pout, I’m telling you why,Santa Claus is comin’ to town…He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice,Gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.Santa Claus is comin’ to town. [...]

My favorite Christmas carol is Charles Wesley’s Hark! The Herald Angelsl Sing. It’s a carol rich with truth and powerful images of Christ’s glory as the Prince of Peace, and a moving declaration of His divine humility – “Mild He lays His glory by; Born [...]

  The first ever national Grandparenting Summit (conference) in Frisco, Texas is history. What an amazing experience being part of a movement of God to call an army of godly grandparents to a life of intentionality that matters for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Larry [...]

Traditions for the sake of tradition tend toward irrelevance. However, traditions rooted in meaning and purpose, when observed with intentionality and some measure of creativity, can be transformational. Advent is one of those traditions. It is also one often neglected or ignored. Today is the [...]

  I will make every effort to see that after my departureyou will always be able to remember these things.  2 Peter 1:15 What do tattoos and intentional grandparents have in common? Valerie Bell, CEO of Awana, addressed 800 grandparents last week at the National [...]