Biblical Resources to Help Grandparents Disciple Their Family
Biblical Resources to Help Grandparents Disciple Their Family
The Christian Grandparenting Blog
Fruit of the Spirit – Gentleness
Often associated with weakness, gentleness can be challenging to understand and practice. Our culture overlooks the importance of gentleness, yet the Bible presents it as a powerful and important quality. Translated as “meekness”, it does not mean weakness. It involves humility and thankfulness toward God, and polite, kind behavior toward others. Anger, resentment, a desire for revenge, and promoting oneself as important are the direct opposite of gentleness. As gentleness comes from a state of humility, those lacking this quality are often prideful, feel superior, and easily angered. Through the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23 ESV), the Holy Spirt works in us to be more Christ-like. Gentleness isn’t something we accomplish or achieve. It is the result of walking with Christ and following his Spirit.
What’s in Your Backpack?
Have you ever considered the significance of a school backpack? Think about it. A few months ago, your grandchildren (some more boisterously than others) removed their backpacks and tossed them either in the back of their closest or an outside trash bin. Only one thing occupied their minds: summer vacation. The summer has now passed, and a new academic year awaits them. When it comes to buying a new backpack, your grandchildren are faced with a vast array of choices: Star Wars or Hello Kitty, floral or leopard prints, stripes or solids. Next, they need to decide upon the school supplies they will carry in their backpacks. Mechanical pencils or erasable pens? Three-ringed binder or composition notebooks? Wide or college-ruled paper? But what about a spiritual backpack? Is there anything special your grandchildren need to carry to school? The answer is YES.
Grandparent’s Day of Prayer
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Christian grandparents everywhere will be asked to stand in the gap together for our grandchildren just as Esther stood in the gap for her people during a desperate time. Together we will link arms with other grandparents in prayer for the sake of the next generations. The purpose of gathering on this day is simple…we come together to pray. There can be no denying we live in a desperate moral and spiritual climate. Our grandchildren must navigate in a world that is increasingly hostile to truth. Satan has launched an aggressive attack on all fronts whether the media, technology, education, social influences, and political pressures to desensitize and cloud the boundaries of truth and righteousness that holds nations and families together. The information in this blog will help you organize and implement a Grandparent’s Day of Prayer (GDOP) event at your church, school or neighborhood. YOU can make GDOP a reality in your church and community.
Fruit of the Spirit – Faithfulness
Faithfulness is the seventh characteristic listed in the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22 NIV) and is described as a [...]
Summer offers a unique opportunity for families to move from the frantic pace of the school year into a season of intentionality. With extracurriculars on pause and longer daylight hours, parents have a strategic window to deepen relationships and build a legacy of faith. This episode provides a roadmap for maximizing the precious months of summer that parents have before their children reach adulthood.
From establishing new family rhythms to incorporating biblical history into your patriotic celebrations, Josh and Jen share practical ideas to help your children grow closer to Christ while making lifelong memories. Whether it is working together on a garden, embarking on outdoor adventures, or prioritizing time with grandparents, this conversation is designed to help you reach the end of August without the regret of wasted time.
Book 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home: https://bit.ly/50thingspc
Renewanation: https://bit.ly/rangsfpc
Gospel Shaped Family Homepage: https://bit.ly/gsfhpc
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