Christian Grandparenting Blog

“…with God all things are possible.” (Mt. 19:26) It was December 2011 when security cameras in the bustling town of Wenzou, China recorded the terrifying incident. A small child, resisting her parents, sat down in the middle of the street and...

“I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.” 2 Pet. 1:15 Attending a dear friend’s funeral this week, I was moved as family members, not clergy, handled everything in the service. The...

There is no more significant event in the history of mankind than the Resurrection. Without the Resurrection we are without hope and can offer the world no hope. The Resurrection is the cornerstone of God's mercy and grace. As the apostle Paul...

Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. Mt. 7:26 No one really knows the origins of April Fools’ Day for sure, but one thing is for sure—it is a day celebrated...

“My soul finds rest in God alone.” Ps. 62:1 If you’ve ever attended a symphony concert, you know that the musicians all tune to the concertmaster’s concert ‘A’ pitch before the conductor comes out to begin the concert. Imagine attending a symphony...

I believe that life is sacred—that human beings are created in the image of our Creator, and that He doesn’t make mistakes. I also believe that God has wired us to nourish and protect that life. Sin has short-circuited that wiring leading men to do...

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jer. 29:11) Jesi never imagined in her wildest dreams she and her husband would one day be raising their...

“Husbands, in the same way be considerate…so that nothing will hinder your prayers.” (1 Peter 3:7) Frank regularly points out his wife’s faults in front of others. Even when he tries to make it sound funny, his poor wife certainly isn’t laughing....

Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands…” 2 Peter 3:1 “I don’t want that word in my vows!” At the mention of the word ‘submit’, the young bride-to-be stiffened and her eyes narrowed as she looked over at her fiancé. We were discussing...

Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect…” 2 Peter 2:18 Repugnance is the instinctive response of most Americans to the idea of slavery. In Peter’s day it was engrained in the culture. While we assume we have rid ourselves of such...