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God has given grandparents a sacred trust, an opportunity to imprint another generation with his love and faithfulness. That is why Christian Grandparenting Network has proclaimed the National Grandparents Day in the United States on September 10 to be a Day of Prayer. However, we want this to be a [...]

I have had a passion for praying intentionally for my grandchildren for many years and now for my great-granddaughters. I felt God wanted me to share my passion with other grandparents, which encouraged me to write the book, Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for your [...]

“One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4 Everybody’s ancestry includes two parents, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents, 16 great-great-grandparents, and on and on through the generations. Have you ever wondered who might [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

Grandparents Day of Prayer and National Grandparents Day are similar but not the same. To understand their similarities and differences, we need to examine both, starting with National Grandparents Day. National Grandparents Day After a three-year battle that began in 1970, West Virginia housewife [...]

Teach your children to choose the right path.” Proverbs 22:6  Our children have a great responsibility parenting our grandchildren in these insecure, unstable times we live in today. Young families are busy with their jobs, church activities, children’s activities, etc. There are many [...]