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Grandparents are excited to become grandparents. I have heard it said that it’s like the frosting on the cake. However, with the joy of grandchildren comes a responsibility. We read in Psalms 145:3-5,  “. . .one generation to another is to speak of God’s greatness.” Grandparents are [...]

The Bible describes prayer as “Standing in the Gap” or “Bridging the Gap,” the channel through which God’s will is brought to earth. We will look in God’s Word to see examples of people he used to stand in the gap so his purpose could be accomplished. God chose or appointed Moses to [...]

We become very aware of the spring season if we live in the areas where we experience the four seasons. Spring reminds us of new life, seeing new buds on the dormant winter trees, and seeing the bulbs popping out of the ground almost overnight.  During the winter, many areas experience very [...]

Do you get tired of praying the same prayers for your grandchildren and their parents? Do you feel like your prayers have become humdrum, repetitive, or pointless in 2020? Let’s set a goal of praying intentionally for our grandchildren and their parents in 2021. A number of years ago, I felt [...]

Christian Grandparenting Network is Calling all Grandparents to make 2021 a year of intentional Prayer for their Grandchildren. Let’s urgently pray for our Nation and our families to have a fresh vision of God as he is pushed to the perimeter in these perilous uncertain times. For Free [...]

Do you believe God treasures the hearts of your grandchildren? In John 3:16, NLT, we read, “God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” A treasure is something of great value. God thought our [...]

We had our family Christmas gathering last night, in which we included a birthday cake for Jesus and sang “Happy birthday”. My four-year-old great-granddaughter was thrilled to blow out the candles. Later that evening when her parents were putting her in bed, she prayed that Jesus would [...]

The Christmas tree, the most significant symbol of Christmas, is an evergreen tree, representing life. The custom of erecting a Christmas tree is historically traced to the 15th century. “The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts, or other foods. In the 18th century, [...]

 Does the song, “I’ll be home for Christmas” ¹ Frank Sinatra made famous in the ’50s, make you blue and gloomy because you are not going to see all of your children and grandchildren during this Christmas season make you sad? Grandparents love to be with their loved [...]

During the Christmas season, we love to see the Christmas lights illuminating our homes with candles lit on the mantle or the dining room table, providing a beautiful festive atmosphere. Many of us hang outdoor lights on our houses. We enjoy driving around our neighborhoods to see the beautiful [...]