Do Manners Matter When It Comes to Teen Rebellion?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog As a grandparent of five teenage grandchildren, I am learning some painful things about teen rebellion with at least one of them. I also notice a correlation between rebelliousness in my teenage grandchildren and the degree to which they were taught manners. Trace...The Soldier’s Children Struggle Too
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog A few weeks ago, I read an article in the “Parade” magazine about the struggles of our deployed soldiers. I read, “When mothers and fathers are deployed overseas, their children are also in danger. A new report from the Rand Corporation suggests that teenagers in...
Is There Rest for the Weary?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog LIFE HAPPENS… and there is no denying that at times life can feel heavy and hard to bear. Yet, Jesus said, Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Can you relate to feeling weary or burdened? I certainly have...Pray For Grandparents With Broken Hearts
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog Let’s pray for the grandparents whose grandchildren are . . . Extremely or terminally ill In drug recovery In rebellion Posted as “missing children” Flirting with the world Not in Sunday School Not walking in truth Do not live in homes that honor Christ as Savior In...
Is Your Time Well Spent?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog If you watch the Olympics, you are undoubtedly keenly aware of the significance of time in certain events like downhill skiing and speed skating. A medal is often determined by a mere 1/100th of a second. It gives new meaning the phrase every second counts....A Valentine’s Prayer From Proverbs
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog Valentines Day is an excellent time to express your love to your grandchildren communicating how special they are to you and the Lord. I hope you will be blessed praying this prayer taken from the Proverbs for the hearts of your grandchildren. Dear...
How Are You Spending Your Inheritance?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog You’ve seen the bumper stickers on the back of a large RV truckin’ down the highway. It reads, “I’m spending my kids’ inheritance.” You may smile when you see it, but it’s really nothing to smile about. Translated, the message being sent is “I’m living for...My Grandmother Is Praying… Proverbs 3:5-6″
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Father, it is tempting for Your children to take detours that lead them astray. But I pray that my grandchild...
