Christian Grandparenting Blog

“God sets the lonely in families…”  Psalm 68:6 (NIV) The police found Misha on the streets of St. Petersburg, Russia, at the age of seven. He was placed in an orphanage because he had no other family. The orphanage did its best to be a [...]

A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children. Proverbs 13:22                  You’ve probably seen the bumper stickers on the back of a large RV truckin’ down the highway. It reads, “I’m spending my kids’ inheritance.” The first time I saw that I thought it [...]

Three military recruiters were invited to a high school assembly to make fifteen minute presentations each. The first two recruiters each spoke well beyond their designated time, which left the final recruiter, a Marine, with only two minutes. He walked to the podium and stood [...]

“…You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”  John 8:32 Tomorrow is Independence Day. In preparation for this day of celebration, I thought it might be good to be reminded of the foundational truths that shaped the liberty we proclaim as [...]

   It is possible to be intentional about many good things. Some grandparents, for example, are very intentional about loving their grandchildren and helping them be successful. Many are intentional about making sure their grandkids always have a good time at their house. Some grandparents [...]

“My dad was never there.” “My dad was abusive, angry and critical.” “My dad was an alcoholic and addicted to porn.” “My dad loved his work more than his family.” Perhaps you’ve heard statements like these. Some may describe your father… or perhaps one or [...]

We’re all familiar with it. You probably have a plague or door knocker that proclaims it. It’s Joshua 24:15 – As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord forever. Could your grandchildren and adult children affirm that this declaration is definitely practiced [...]

Have you ever questioned your ability to make a difference in someone else’s life, especially if that life is one of your children or grandchildren? Are you watching a teenage grandchild or adult child making poor choices and wandering from the faith, and wondering whether [...]