What is Your Vision for Your Family?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog Rob Rienow, pastor and author of God’s Grand Vision for the Home, asks this question at the beginning of his book: “When your kids leave home what do you want most for them?” Here’s the same questions rephrased for grandparents: “When your grandkids reach...Pray For Your Grandchildren’s Mentors
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog I found this prayer on a website and thought it is very appropriate for us as grandparents to pray for our grandchildren. Our grandchildren have many mentors, such as their teacher, coachs, peers, etc. for whom we can pray. Also, pray for God’s protection physically,...
Repristinator or Reposer?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog My grandparents used to have a white picket fence across the front yard of their house. I loved that picket fence. I remember a few years after Grandpa had passed away that white picket fence began to look a little worse for wear. The paint was peeling and some of the...Strolling Through Ephesians Praying For Your Grandchildren
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog Strolling through Ephesians, we bump into a bunch of “Be’s”.Be holy and blameless. (5:27)Be completely humble and gentle. (4:2)Be patient. (4:2)Be made new in the attitude of your minds. (4:23)Be kind and compassionate to one another. ...
Work That is a Blessing…Not Just a Job
Courageous Grandparenting Blog “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23 Labor Day was originally a holiday to recognize the union workers at the time, but that has since evolved to workers in general. However, if you were to ask...A Grandparents@Prayer (G@P) Testimony
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog A grandmother in Oregon writes: “Praying for my grandchild has been a priority for me. However, last summer I was invited to a G@P prayer meeting. Praying with other grandparents has been an added blessing. We have shared our heart’s desire for our grandchildren,...
Another Delivery Failure Notification?
Courageous Grandparenting Blog “After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what He had done…” Judges 2:10 We’ve all seen those messages in our email inbox that say: “Delivery Status Failure Notification. Delivery...Recognize God’s Presence
Grandparent with a Purpose Blog Last winter my oldest granddaughter, living in Southern California had a car accident while driving in heavy rain on a busy freeway. She was driving on the inside lane when she lost control and the car flew across three lanes of the freeway and back again into the...
