965 archives posted by "grandparenting"

Guest blog by Robb Dunham When I first considered this question and its all-encompassing answers, I thought do my answers make a difference. I would spell out the standard (and good) answers, such as being the number 2 influence in grandchildren’s lives, caregivers, an endless source of love, [...]

Pray your grandchildren will learn to control their tongue; it will prevent them from getting into trouble. Learning to get along with one’s siblings is a good place to learn to get along with others. It is often the hardest to control the tongue, within a family setting and the lies come so [...]

Grandfathers – Spiritual Warriors   Guest Blog by Cavin Harper Pray for Protection and Victory in the Battlefields of Life “Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. Put on the whole armor of God so that you may take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:10, [...]

 “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children, (grandchildren, and great-grandchildren) are walking in the truth.” III John 1:4 NIV “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you (your grandchildren).” I Samuel 12:23 Prayer Dear Lord, [...]

Have you thought about standing in the gap for children other than your grandchildren with a prayer? God placed a family into our lives that needed praying parents and grandparents many years ago, and it has been a great blessing. There may be children in your church or acquaintances who do not [...]

“The earnest prayer of a righteous grandparent (person) has great power                                                        and produces wonderful results” James 5:16c. I recently read on the American Grandparenting Association website Surprising Facts about [...]

Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord because he was a righteous and blameless man, among the people of his time, and he walked with God. God saw that the earth was filled with corruption, violence, and depravity. However, Noah did all that the Lord commanded him to do. (Genesis 6:9, 11, 22) [...]

Prayer for a Christ-like Reflection Lord, forgive me when I have not taken the time to be in Your Word or modeled the life of a godly grandparent. Help me to take the time to read and meditate on Your Word every day So I will reflect your face in the heart of my grandchildren. Help me to be a godly [...]

Today I want to share a guest blog written by my friend Alexandria who desperately needed a praying grandparent. Please read it all the way through. You will see the urgency for grandparents to cover their grandchildren with prayer. It is an understatement to say that for some people life can be so [...]

12 Suggestions to Pray for Elementary Grandchildren Discover their God-given gifts and talents. Develop a sense of satisfaction and enjoyment using their skills. Be motivated, disciplined, and challenged in their learning experiences. Treat others with respect. Stand firm for what is right and [...]