Christian Grandparenting Blog

I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 2 Tim. 1:5 There are defining moments that occur in all of our lives. Some of these...

“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31 If you have ever stood on the rim of the Grand Canyon or gazed out over the incredible views at the top of the Going-To-The-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, you know what it is to...

The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish ones tears hers down. Prov. 14:1 Joyce likes to hover. She hovers over her daughter by examining and critiquing everything she does. When her grandson was born she hovered—“that’s...

“The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in men who are truthful.” Prov. 12:22 Many of you will remember the famous TV game show, Truth or Consequences. Of course, the whole point of the show was to get people to answer incorrectly so they...

“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.” Prov. 14:13 I love being around people who laugh regularly and robustly. When I’m around such people, I can’t help laughing myself. These people seem to be able to laugh in spite of...

“There is... a time to weep, and a time to laugh.” Ecc. 3:4 The actor, Woody Allen once said, “I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.” Everyone loves a good laugh. Right now you’re laughing at the image of being struck...

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus – John 16:33 There is a story of a shipwreck survivor who washed up on a desert island. Daily he prayed that God would rescue him. After a few days, he decided...

“Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2 “It looks like Armageddon, Dad!” That was the description my daughter gave us over the phone as the Waldo Canyon fire roared over the ridge and into the...