Christian Grandparenting Blog
Ready-Made DIY GrandCamp
Like many grandparents nationwide, you may be searching for something special to do with your grandchildren this summer. Christian Grandparenting Network has created two ready-made DIY GrandCamp programs from which you can choose. They provide a framework for you and your grandchildren to study God’s Word, enjoy outdoor activities, and create lasting memories.
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Writing a Mother’s Day Blessing
I believe that most people prefer handwritten notes to the messages created by greeting card companies. Does the idea of writing a Mother’s Day blessing for your daughters or daughters-in-law intrigue you? Are you hesitant because you don’t know where or how to begin? If so, let me explain the purpose, pattern, and key elements of the blessing, plus some basic steps for writing a blessing.
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Why Discipling Grandchildren Matters
Connecting and reconnecting with grandchildren holds immense significance. It allows us to pass on not just family traditions, but also the timeless truths of the Gospel. It is more than a familial duty; it is a sacred responsibility and an opportunity for Christian discipleship.
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God’s Promise of Guidance
The way to recognize God’s guidance is to be grounded in his Word. Pray to him. Ask him to guide you. Ask him to show you his will. Then trust him.
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Responding to Redemption
The most amazing act of redemption in human history occurred over two thousand years ago in Israel. Jesus rescued us from eternal separation because of His great love for us. Accepting this divine “coupon” of redemption results in epic rewards. Our experience of God’s redemption is both a one-time transaction as well as an ongoing reality in our daily life that changes the way we live and respond.
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How Is Your Life Like a Damascus Steel Knife?
Forging Damascus Steel Knives creates unique patterns within each piece that the metal which is unique to each piece and can be stunningly beautiful. A Damascus Knife is a wonderful metaphor of our relationship as believers with our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Celebrating Easter with Intentionality
How do we celebrate Easter without being swept away by colored jellybeans and chocolate bunnies? How do we intentionally teach our grandchildren about the timeline of events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection, starting with our Lord’s...
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GrandCamp: A Wonderful Investment
GrandCamp is an amazing faith adventure designed to transport grandparents and their school-age grandchildren away from the distractions of everyday life to a place where God can do a powerful work, building a legacy of faith generation to generation. Testimony upon testimony attests to the fact that GrandCamp is a wonderful investment.
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God’s Promise of Redemption
God promised a plan of redemption. He would send a Savior who would redeem humanity from the bondage of sin and death. Belief in Christ’s death on the cross as payment for our sins and in his resurrection is evidence that our faith is in him.
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Why Intentional Prayer and Faith Sharing Matters
Grandparents have a unique opportunity to influence the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. One way we can embrace this responsibility is through a ministry similar to one started at my church called Grands & More Grandparenting Ministry. One of our group projects is to present a “Gift of Love” to grandparents or parents on the arrival of new babies in the parish. Everyone who is involved with this ministry benefits.
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