Christian Grandparenting Blog

The last months have been very busy and hectic for me so my life felt weighed down and cluttered. However, I have been focusing on getting my life, home, and grandparenting ministry in order. We are often weighed down with clutter in our lives, focusing [...]

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:10) Tomorrow this nation honors the man who fought without using violent force for righteousness and justice for black Americans–and all Americans who treasure true freedom. His name was Dr. [...]

Recently I received this blog “Five Reasons Grandparents must get on Facebook” written by Megan DeFilippo. I want to share this blog with you since many grandparents have expressed they find it difficult to connect and relate to their teenage grandchildren. This blog may answer [...]

And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. 2 Peter 1:15 The Pettingas gave each grandchild an assignment to write a statement that could be included in the Family Mission Statement. They [...]

Recently I had the privilege of visiting a Grandparents@Prayer (G@P) group in Branson, MO. It was such a blessed time as we prayed together for our grandchildren. I am pleased that there are many G@P groups seeing the urgency of meeting together to pray for [...]

Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted… Luke 12:33 John Chrysostom, an important Early Church Father and influential preacher, wrote, “If you want to make your child rich, teach him this: He is truly [...]

  After the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, they immediately ran to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph and the baby was lying in a manger. Then the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel said about the [...]

The other day I met a friend at the mall, after our lunch together we strolled through several stores admiring the beautiful Christmas decorations. The mall was very festive with the music and sparkling glitter of the season. As we were admiring the beautiful tree [...]