965 archives posted by "grandparenting"

Be Real – Don’t Wear a Mask I have been seeing many homes have pumpkins, autumn-colored mums on their doorsteps and Halloween decorations in their yards. Children have a good time deciding who they are going to be and what they will wear as they go trick or treating and of course eating their [...]

Our grandchildren are growing up in a self-absorbed, “ME” generation, thinking mostly of themselves and what they want or what benefits them. One way we can teach them to do good deeds is to participate with them in Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. Millions of boys [...]

We are going to look in God’s Word to see some examples of people He used to stand in the gap for his purpose to be accomplished. The Bible describes prayer as “Standing in the Gap” or “Bridging the Gap” a channel through which God’s will is brought to earth. God chose and appointed [...]

For your Married grandchildren, pray they will: Understand how incredibly great God’s power is to help if they ask Him. Establish spiritual disciplines as part of their lives. Read God’s Word and pray together regularly as a couple. Seek God’s guidance in the management of their time, money, [...]

Grandparents can be great encouragers or cheerleaders when their grandchildren get discouraged, lack self-confidence and low self-esteem. They often face lots of homework, activities, disappointments, challenges, and fears. Their friends may disappoint them. Encouragement is inspiring another [...]

Prayer is a gift from God that connects us to the heart of the Father. Prayer is not a production; it is an intimate personal conversation with God, the creator of the universe. We have the privilege to communicate with the creator. One reason we need to pray for our grandchildren is that God has [...]

When I was a young woman, I had many opportunities to visit my widowed grandmother while I attended college in her town. As she grieved my grandfather’s death, she reflected her trust in God to care for her and showed how God sustained her each day, by claiming the promise Jesus gave His [...]

For Teenagers, pray they will: Be motivated, disciplined and challenged to apply themselves and excel in their academic studies. Experience the reality of Jesus Christ in their lives, as they grow strong in their faith. Recognize the deception of the world. Be covered with God’s safekeeping [...]

I just read a new book titled Be the Best Grandparent you can Be! Authored by Ken Canfield, Ph.D., and Founder of Grandkids Matter. He encourages and empowers grandparents for living their journey of grandparenting with success. He has done a lot of research and gives Biblical insights and [...]

The apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 4:12 (NIV)  “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” One definition of [...]