More often than not, the assumption is made that the primary role of grandparents is to “spoil” their grandchildren. It is true that grandparents are often, perhaps too often, guilty as charged. It’s fun to spoil our grandkids from time to time, but godly grandparents...
I have a confession to make. I am an addict. My addition? The applause and approval of others. Though I am an introvert by nature, I love the praises of men even if it’s uncomfortable. I’ve discovered something else. I’m not alone in this addiction....
Grandparent’s Day of PrayerChristian Grandparenting Network is proclaimingSeptember 9, 2012as Grandparent’s Day of Prayer Christian Grandparenting Network is asking grandparents all over the world to unite in prayer for their grandchildren on Sunday, September 9,...
Christian Grandparenting Network has a passion to encourage and equip grandparents to pray for their grandchildren, and to challenge grandparents around the world to intentionally and regularly come together to pray, interceding for their grandchildren, children and...
by Tim KimmelGrandparents have changed. Today’s grandparents are the graying remnant of a generation who managed to turn our country upside down when they were young. The average age of a first time grandparent is 47. They compute more and crochet less. They buy...
Four Kinds of Grandparents – Part Two It’s a new year! A time for some new beginnings. I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s Resolutions, but there is one resolution I would get behind as opportunity to impact another generation. It’s the...
I recently read this blog on “The America’s Grandmother” website. I thought it to be appropriate for Memorial Day weekend as we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military giving their lives for our freedom. Many families are grieving for the...
STORIES By Kathy March Do your grandchildren love stories? The last time I traveled to Virginia to visit my grandchildren, I was coaxed into reading one of the Bernstein Bear books – The Bernstein Bears Go to School – over and over again. My oldest...
(author unknown)Last week I took my grandchildren to a restaurant. My six-year-old grandson asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, “God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Nana gets...
Do you remember this children’s Christmas song?… You better watch out, you better not cry,You better not pout, I’m telling you why,Santa Claus is comin’ to town…He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice,Gonna find out...