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Written by Beth Scholes , guest blogger from Power to Change.com  This week I want to share a blog with you written by a mother, which I think grandparents will find beneficial in praying for their grandchildren. You may want to share this blog with the parents of your grandchildren because they [...]

Dear Heavenly Father,  I pray _________ will:  trust you with all his/her heart. not depend on his/her own insight. keep your words in his/her heart always have a cheerful happy heart listen to the words of the wisdom  keep on the right course for life reflect your love to the hearts of others [...]

 Isn’t it exciting to have your precious grandchild come running into your arms with hugs and kisses? Your six-year-old granddaughter calling to tell you she lost her first tooth and the tooth fairy is coming to her house or your seven-year-old grandson thrilled to tell you how many goals he [...]

The last few months have been very busy and hectic for me, my life felt weighed down and cluttered. However, I have been focusing on getting my life, home, and grandparenting ministry in order.  We are often weighed down with clutter in our lives, focusing on the many petty tasks before us. [...]

“A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.” Proverbs 13:17  Lord, I pray that You would allow my grandchild to faithfully deliver Your words of encouragement to those around him/her. Help him/her to see how speaking truth can heal a heavy heart and mind. It [...]

After the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, they immediately ran to Bethlehemand found Mary and Joseph and the baby was lying in a manger. Then the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel said about the baby. The people who heard their story were astonished. [...]

 Recently my husband and I attended a reunion in Branson, MOwhere we saw the awesome performance f The Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theatre. I was impressed by how they displayed the emotions of Mary and Joseph whthey were faced with the announcements of Gabriel. While the Jewish [...]

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 [...]

Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for your grandchildren would be an excellent Christmas gift for your friends who are grandparents. Even grandparents who already pray regularly for their grandchildren have been encouraged and discovered creative suggestions, from praying [...]

Guest blog by Lydia Harris Author of Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting: For Grandparents at Any Stage of the Journey, AMG Publishers, www.PreparingMyHeart.net. “I had so much fun,” my grandson said as he wearily climbed the stairs in our split-level home. We had invited [...]