Biblical Resources to Help Grandparents Disciple Their Family
Biblical Resources to Help Grandparents Disciple Their Family
The Christian Grandparenting Blog
Allies or Adversaries
Grandparenting will never be simply about the grandparents and the grandchildren. Parents are a critical factor in that relationship, and rightly so. When the relationships with our adult children is a strong and positive alliance, grandparenting becomes a joy. Unfortunately, painfully tragic stories about grandparents being shut off from their grandchildren by one or both of the children’s parents is reality. While some of these situations could possibly be prevented, many may be outside our control. In either case, such situations, much like divorce, mean the children pay the heaviest price.
“What Now”
As a grandparent you are the second most influential person in your grandchild’s life – more than teachers, friends, clergy, neighbors, coworkers, and other family members. Only their parents have more sway with your grandkids than you do. Did you know that you had that kind of power? Today, grandparents are called upon to fill many different roles for their grandchildren. Here, at the Christian Grandparenting Network, our mission is clear: to encourage, equip, and empower grandparents to pass a legacy of faith in Christ to future generations.
Why Do We Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Our Gregorian calendar marks February 14th as a special day, similar to Thanksgiving and Christmas. We set Valentine’s Day aside to celebrate and commemorate our love for one another. However, unlike the other holidays, most Americans are not familiar with the origin of Valentine’s Day. This is through no fault of our own. The history and legends surrounding Valentine’s Day date back to Ancient Rome.
Fruit of the Spirit – Love
The Bible’s definition of love is active, based not on human emotions, but rather on what we do. Scripture tells us God’s definition of love is the outward flow from inward growth of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). It transforms us and shapes us into the likeness of Jesus. Instead of a sweet, sentimental, or romantic feeling, it is self-sacrifice, putting others’ needs before our own, following Jesus’ example and humbling ourselves as servants.
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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