Christian Grandparenting Blog

“I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” 2 Tim. 1:5 Mother’s Day is especially big business for card companies, florists and restaurants. Introduced by [...]

“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” Prov. 15:4 While a student at Denver Seminary (many years ago), then president Dr. Vernon Grounds, made an indelible impression at the time upon this young, naïve seminarian. This gracious, [...]

“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom the whole family in Heaven and on earth derives its name.” Eph. 3:14-15 (NIV) I used to love singing an old Gaither song called The Family of God. The chorus went like this: “I’m so [...]

I Cor. 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” There are two ways to use the word magnify. One way is to describe the process of enlarging something not normally visible because it [...]

“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Pr. 11:25 The teenage daughter of a dear friend of mine did something I’ve never seen before at her birthday party. She chose to celebrate her birthday with friends by asking them [...]

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding. Prov. 3:13 Some of you grandparents have grandchildren who are about to graduate from high school and head off to college, the military or another career path as young adults. Would you like [...]

If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile… I Cor. 15:17 If there is one Christian holiday that should occupy a place of prominence in our celebrations and teaching it is Easter—and I don’t mean the Easter Bunny. We tend to make much [...]

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 Popeye was a popular cartoon hero during my childhood. Although he always saved his girl, he also projected a somewhat fatalistic attitude towards life. When faced with frustrating circumstances [...]