Biblical Resources to Help Grandparents Disciple Their Family
Biblical Resources to Help Grandparents Disciple Their Family
The Christian Grandparenting Blog
Five Stages of God’s GRAND Vision for GRANDparenting
I cherish the memory of holding my oldest grandchild for the first time. Gazing into his sweet face twenty years ago, I vowed to be the best grandmother I could be. After months of faithfully buying diapers on sale and delightfully babysitting, I wondered if I should do something more for this precious little boy. Most grandparents long to be good. But if you study Scripture, you will see God has a deeper vision than being “good”. Over the twenty years, my grandmother’s role has evolved as nine more grandchildren have filled my life. In His graciousness, the Lord faithfully led me on a progressive journey of incrementally becoming the grandparent He designed.
Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness
Goodness, the sixth characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23, ESV), is defined biblically as naturally doing good actions or a zealous activity to do good for another person’s benefit. As Christians we are called to live in a way that reflects the character of Christ and by actively doing good for others we show his love for them. When we strive to do good for our own benefit, it is not truly goodness that we possess. We are incapable of being or doing good on our own. It is the indwelling of the fruit of the Spirit that manifests itself from within our heart that the characteristic of goodness grows.
A New Way to Look at Interruptions
It was a typically busy day at my house. I had spent the morning playing with my grandchildren so my daughter could take her youngest for an allergy test.1 I’d made lunch for my schoolteacher husband who was home for the summer. I’d done the dishes. I was in my home office working on Sweet Selah Ministries tasks, quite happily focused on my writing. “Finally,’ I thought. ‘Now I can get down to work.” My husband popped his head in the door. “Want to go for a walk?” At that moment I wanted to finish my work. However, I knew that, long-term, going for a walk with my honey would be the greater blessing for both of us.
4 Ways to be Kind to the Grandparent You Know Best
Who is the grandparent with whom you are most familiar? Just look in the mirror and you will see him or her! When we think of being kind, it is seldom to that grandparent. It is so much easier to show kindness to others. We may even think that being kind to ourselves is selfish and unbiblical.
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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