Christian Grandparenting Blog

  • Cavin Harper

    July 13, 2013

    “In everything set them an example by doing what is good.” Titus 2:7 Chick-fil-A is a favorite fast food place for me. Not only do they have good food, but I get the feeling that every one of their employees are glad to see me. [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    July 6, 2013

    “…You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 Having just celebrated Independence Day this week, I thought it appropriate to pull up from the archive a few years ago some reminders of what our Founders thought concerning the freedoms [...]

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    Cavin Harper

    June 30, 2013

    GrandPause:As we search the Scriptures, we must allow them to search us, to sit in judgment upon our character and conduct. (Jerry Bridges) According to an American Bible Society survey, average household in the U.S. has 4.4 Bibles. More Bibles of every style and flavor [...]

  • Ted Robertson Fire Recovery

    Cavin Harper

    June 21, 2013

    GRANDPAUSE: Hem your blessings with praise lest they unravel. –Unknown For two summers in a row, wild fire spread through another residential community in Colorado Springs. The Black Forest fire destroyed another five hundred homes, adding to the 347 homes destroyed by the Waldo Canyon [...]

  • father-knows-best

    Cavin Harper

    June 15, 2013

    GRANDPAUSE:When you pray, think of God both ways: as Father and as Daddy.Honor and emotion are a child’s responsibility and privilege. –David Jeremiah I remember growing up watching the popular TV series called Father Knows Best on our black and white TV. As a child [...]

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    Cavin Harper

    June 6, 2013

    “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” —Ps. 23:1 Quoting this verse to her parents, one young child expressed a perspective many of us miss. She said the verse this way: “The Lord is my Shepherd, what else could I want?” What else [...]

  • GDoP Testimonials

    Cavin Harper

    June 5, 2013

    Grandparents Day of Prayer – September 9, 2012   South Hills Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK By Barbara Prichard We had a wonderful time in our time of prayer and much was gained by the reception for our grandparents. David Gibson, our pastor to seniors [...]

  • Cavin Harper

    June 5, 2013

    Suggestions for Getting Involved with Grandparents Day of Prayer: Ask your pastor and/or Senior Adult Ministry pastor to make an announcement challenging grandparents to pray for their grandchildren on Sept. 7. Order “Grandparents Day of Prayer” promotional bookmarks to distribute at your church and to [...]