We live in a time of extraordinary circumstances and events quarantined Covid-19 time, riots, and burning in the streets, with many innocent lives taken away from us. In our society, our nation, our world— we see the urgency of grandparents to intentionally pray and influencing their [...]
I live in Oregon, and this is a picture of beautiful Mt. Hood reflecting on Trillium Lake. As I was pondering this beautiful scene, I asked myself does God’s love reflect from my life like Mt Hood reflects on the lake. Do my grandchildren see my love for God, reflecting from my life to them? [...]
Have you heard about the new “Revised & Expanded “Grandparenting with a Purpose book? It is filled with effective ways to pray intentionally for your precious grandchildren. An excellent grandparenting book to read while sheltered at home. In addition to the senior discounts, God has [...]
Our children have a great responsibility for parenting our grandchildren in these insecure, unstable times we live in today. Young families are busy with their jobs, church activities, children’s activities, etc. There are many distractions for them in their marriage, employment, and [...]
Why should the blessing of a praying grandparent be limited to his or her own grandchildren? We have the opportunity to stand in the gap for many children in our churches, as well as children of acquaintances who do not have praying grandparents. I have found that God has placed people in my [...]
Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right. Proverbs 20:11 (NIV) Pray your grandchildren will learn to follow instructions and conduct themselves with the right behavior. Pray they will understand that being well behaved is pleasing to their parents, [...]
A worldview is a set of beliefs about life that defines how we live. Every human being has a worldview. It is a way of summarizing what we believe is right, which resolves how we live. Our beliefs matter, and that’s why our worldview matters, it’s the lens through which we view the world. The [...]
Grandparents are responsible before God to pray for those God brings into our lives, which includes our children, grandchildren, and future generations. Our prayers can prepare their hearts, receive, and understand the truth of God’s Word. We open the door for God to work in the lives of our [...]
When Nehemiah faced opposition rebuilding the wall in Jerusalem, he told the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” (Nehemiah 4:14) Just as Nehemiah asked the [...]