Christian Grandparenting Blog

Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me…(Mark 9:37a) I had the privilege of chatting with Wess Stafford, president of Compassion International, on my radio program, Not On My Watch. Wess is a passionate advocate for the children of the world. [...]

“The hour has come for you to wake up…” Rom. 13:11 I was at a luncheon recently when someone asked why we celebrate Christ’s birth on December 25th, since it was unlikely He was born at this time of the year. Celebrating Christmas in December [...]

What is man that You are mindful of him? Psalm 8:4 (Heb. 2:6) You have probably received those interesting gifts at Christmas that words cannot describe. If so, in those awkwardly speechless moments someone (most likely your spouse) may have whispered in your ear, “It’s [...]

“On earth peace to men on whom His favor rests…” Luke 2:14 How does one make sense of such senseless acts as the deliberate killing of innocent children in a school classroom? The evil that prowled the halls of Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut [...]

“Give and it will be given to you…” Lk. 6:38 Do you remember this Christmas song…? You better watch out, you better not cry,You better not pout, I’m telling you why,Santa Claus is comin’ to town… He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice,Gonna find [...]

At this time of year everyone is thinking about Christmas gifts. If you haven’t already finished your Christmas shopping, I have a few suggestions for you to consider this year. Even if you have done your shopping, you might find some things on this list [...]

“Three times a year you are to celebrate a festival to me.” Exodus 23:14 Traditions and ceremony are God’s idea—not man’s. He gave Israel certain celebrations to observe for a reason. These holy day traditions provide a concrete, meaningful way to preserve the truth and [...]

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise; be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good, His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations. Psalm 100:4-5 Thanksgiving is already here. Can you believe [...]