One Man’s Attempt to Change the World
Courageous Grandparenting Blog It’s not uncommon to hear people talk about wanting to change the world—whatever that may mean. The truth is that change happens when hearts are changed, one heart at a time. That’s the lesson of A Call to Grandparenting: Lessons Learned on Papa’s Pond by Mark Adcock....Praying Proverbs 14:16
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog “A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, But a fool is hotheaded and reckless.” Proverbs 14:16 Lord, we can certainly act foolishly at any age by behaving carelessly and without thought. However, we demonstrate wisdom when we exhibit restraint. I pray...
What Causes Outrage in You?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog “Your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.” Matt. 18:14 Three years ago Anders Breivik at a summer camp in Oslo, Norway senselessly and savagely murdered sixty-nine people, mostly children. He did it to make a political...A Grandmother’s Testimony
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog Today, our grandchildren are living in a world where absolutes are not recognized and the truth questioned. As grandparents, we have a great responsibility to stand in the gap for their generation. Carolyn Hanson, a grandmother in Beaverton, Oregon shares the...
Building a Wall of Protection
Courageous Grandparenting Blog The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 There was a saying among Jews that “he who prays surrounds his house with a wall stronger than iron.” James says much the same thing. There is power and great effect because of the prayers of a...Dare To Be A Daniel
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog When King Belshazzar and his wise men could not read the writing that appeared on the wall during his banquet, the queen suggested that the king call on Daniel to read the writing, since he had interpreted dreams for his father, Nebuchadnezzar. King Belshazzar had...
What Would Your Risk for a Child’s Soul?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog “The Father is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.” Matt. 18:14 I’ve often said that one of my heroes of the faith is a man named Caleb–a man willing to risk it all because he believed God. I love how he responds to Joshua concerning...Lay Down Your Burdens
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog A friend and I were discussing how we get discouraged, when praying for the salvation of a loved one and God does not seem to answer. She said, “I think God allows things to go on and on, so our roots will grow deeper in our relationship with Him. It requires us...
