Biblical Resources to Help Grandparents Disciple Their Family
Biblical Resources to Help Grandparents Disciple Their Family
The Christian Grandparenting Blog
Grieving Through the Holidays
The thought of facing the holidays with a heart heavy from the burden of grief can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, there isn’t a fast-forward or even a pause button for grief. Surviving the holidays while grieving is much like surviving life while grieving; it is done one day, one step, or even one breath at a time. Author Julie Grant offers tools to help those who are grieving to navigate the holidays.
How Long Do I Have to Wait?
One of my least favorite things to do is to wait. But God has given instruction, and even commands, on the topic of waiting. For example, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him” (Psalm 37:7). During the upcoming time referred to as “Advent” we are doing another kind of waiting: eager anticipation of the celebration of our Savior Jesus Christ’s birth.
Thanksgiving Ideas to Disciple Your Grandchildren
The celebration of Thanksgiving is an excellent time to pour into your grandchildren. Often, extended family gatherings occur and the day passes quickly without taking time to personally connect with grandchildren or intentionally pass on faith in Christ. The Thanksgiving ideas are divided into four categories: teaching, crafts, activities, and mealtime and food. Evaluate your current Thanksgiving traditions and determine how you can better use Thanksgiving to make lasting memories and build the faith of your family.
4 Tips for Helping Grandchildren of Divorced Parents
As grandparents of children who have experienced the divorce of their parents, we can testify to the painful after-effects on the families involved. We have faced challenges for which we felt unprepared both as grandparents and parents of adult children. Although every divorce is unique, there are some basic guidelines to help grandparents avoid common landmines.
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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