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I have been sending my grandchildren back to school notes, telling them that grandpa, and I will be praying for them as they start a new school year for several years. I would like to encourage you to do the same if you haven’t before. It’s a good time to communicate to them of your love and [...]

Are you a new Baby Boomer grandparent or a grandparent looking for resources and/or suggestions to grandparent with a purpose? I am excited to share some resources and suggestions with you that will help you grandparent with a purpose.  For the last five years, I have had the privilege to be the [...]

 The “Back to School” sales have started and the school bells will be soon ringing for our grandchildren. In some areas, school starts in mid-August while others not starting until after Labor Day. The beginning of the school year can be an anxious time for the grandchildren with new teachers, [...]

 There are only 59 days until Grandparents Day of Prayer . Here are some suggestions of things to do on September 9 – Grandparents Day of Prayer.  “The power of focused prayer can change a generation.” Author unknown Grandparents worldwide are invited to stand in the gap together for [...]

 Recently a friend asked me, “What is the most important lesson you hope to teach your grandchildren?” After thinking about this question, I thought I would like to share one of the lessons I hope my grandchildren will learn from my husband and me.  As my grandchildren walk through their [...]

By Lillian Penner, July issue of the Significant Living magazine.  <http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/85bc9d6f#/85bc9d6f/30 I received the special gift of grandparenting as I approached my midlife season. It was exciting to become a grandparent! However, I learned that along with this gift [...]

         Christian Grandparenting Network is proclaiming September 9, 2012 as Grandparent’s Day of Prayer.   Christian Grandparenting Network is asking grandparents all over the world to unite in prayer for their grandchildren on Sunday, September 9, 2012. This date is the official [...]

 On May 28 is Memorial Day we will celebrate Memorial Day in the United States. Memorial Day honors U.S. men and women who died while in military service to their country. This year as we celebrate Memorial Day, let’s pray for the many families they have left behind who miss their loved ones. As [...]

The other night as my husband and I were driving home from our small group meeting we were listening on the radio to Chuck Swindoll speaking about John Mark. We read in Acts chapter 13 that John Mark assisted Paul and Barnabas on a mission trip. After they had ministered in a couple of towns, John [...]

Grandparents can be great encouragers or cheerleaders when their grandchildren get  discouraged, lack self-confidence and low self-esteem. They often face lots of homework, activities, disappointments, challenges, and fears. Encouragement is inspiring another person with hope, courage, or [...]