Grandparent by Choice
Courageous Grandparenting Blog The Book of Esther powerfully demonstrates the impact of a person who took on the role of a parent. Among the characters in this account is Mordecai, who raised Esther as his own daughter after her parents died. Mordecai did not shirk his responsibility to care for...
Discovering the Power of Prayer: Part Two
Courageous Grandparenting Blog This two-part series about the power of prayer is written in preparation for Grandparents’ Day of Prayer, held the Sunday after Labor Day. In last week’s blog, we talked about: the importance of inviting the Holy Spirit to guide our prayers, delighting in the Lord,...
Discovering the Power of Prayer
Courageous Grandparenting Blog Scripture tells us, “The prayers of the righteous person are powerful and effective,” (James 5:16, NIV). Why, then, do so many Christians describe their prayer life as weak, ineffectual, or nonexistent? Today we will examine ways to improve or strengthen our prayer...
God’s Promise of Purpose
Courageous Grandparenting Blog Why am I here? is a timeless question, tied to purpose and personal worth. The Bible is clear in that God created man and he created him for his glory. Ephesians 2:10 tells us “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God...
