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  In Oregon, where we have four seasons the daffodils are blooming, the tulips will be in full bloom soon reminding us of the new life that spring brings, and the cherry trees are starting to be loaded with blossoms. It is a beautiful time of the year with the trees and plants that have lied [...]

Resurrection Story He is not here; he is risen!  Luke 24:6  While Easter bunnies and Easter egg hunts are fun, as grandparents there are other fun activities that teach our grandchildren the true meaning of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I have been reading a book written by Janet [...]

I have a passion to intentionally praying for my grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their parents. I feel God wants 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 Grandchildren. The book [...]

  10 Ways How to Pray for your Teenage Grandchildren For Teenagers, pray they will: Be motivated, disciplined and challenged to apply themselves and excel in their academic studies. Experience the reality of Jesus Christ in their lives, as they grow strong in their faith. Recognize the [...]

Grandparenting looks different to many grandparents. In some cases, grandchildren live with their grandparents, some live near their grandparents and some live many miles away, even across the ocean. Our grandchildren’s parents may be spiritually rebellious or neglectful of their spiritual lives, [...]

Was I dreaming? I floated somewhere between a dream state and the reality of a new dawn, wandering through the living room of an abandoned mansion. A shaft of sunlight sneaking through a broken window was dispersed by particles of dust. It offered little illumination if any. Water-stained boxes [...]

Did you pray for the parents of your grandchildren today? They are often overwhelmed with the many distractions and decisions they need to make living in today’s culture. Pray the parents of your grandchildren will not be distracted in their marriages, employment, and activities from their God [...]

If you have grandchildren attending college at this time will you sign up to pray for their college on Thursday, February 23? I am giving you Scriptures and Suggestions to Pray for your college grandchildren after this writing from the Collegiate Day of Prayer website.The Power & Potential of [...]

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray _________ will: Trust you with all his/her Not depend on his/her own insight. Keep your words in his/her Always have a cheerful happy Listen to the words of the wise. Keep on the right course for life. Reflect your love to the hearts of others. Have a soft, teachable [...]

Lillian Penner,  lpenner@christiangrandparenting.net [...]