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Thanksgiving is a good time to encourage our grandchildren to be thankful for the many things they experience. Help them make a list of their home, food, clothing, school, friends, church, toys and the opportunities they enjoy for which they can be thankful. Gratitude always improves ones attitude. [...]

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

God has given us a gift of intercessory prayer. An intercessor is one who intercedes in prayer on behalf of others. “Pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:15b Next week we will be celebrating Veteran’s Day so I would like to give you some suggestions of how to pray for [...]

When Veteran’s Day is approaching share with your grandchildren about the many people, who have sacrificed for the freedoms our country enjoys. Talk about the members of your family that have served in the military. If your grandchildren know someone who is deployed in the military now, encourage [...]

As I was thinking about Halloween at the end of this week, I started thinking of jack-o-lanterns, costumes, masks, etc. Children always 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 treats. It reminded me of how [...]

During this autumn season, I would like to share a guest blog by Cathy Jacobs from “Passing the Legacy” ministry. Cathy shares with us that God has called grandparents for Such A Time As This. God wants grandparents to leave a godly legacy for their grand children with their prayers and pass on [...]

10 Suggestions for Grandparents to Pray for their Pre-teen and Teeenage Grandchildren. As Pre-teen & Teenagers, pray they will: 1. Be motivated, disciplined, and challenged to apply themselves in their studies in order to excel academically. 2. Experience the reality of Jesus Christ in their [...]

I have an answer for you. I was a frustrated long distance grandparent with little involvement in the lives of my grandchildren. However, God showed me how I could impact the lives of my grandchildren by purposefully praying for them, if they lived nearby or faraway. God gave me a passion to [...]

Suggestions to Pray For Elementary-AGE School Children Pray they will: Discover their God-given gifts and talents. Develop a sense of satisfaction and enjoy using their skills. Be motivated, disciplined and challenged in their learning experiences. Treat others with respect. Stand firm for what is [...]

When you find you’re competing for the minds and hearts of your grandchildren with the draws of the world, how do you grandparents get into the competition? In a recent survey I found that one of the most difficult challenges grandparents face today is having a strong desire to influence your [...]