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 [...]
I have had a passion to pray intentionally for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 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 encourages [...]
If you believe in the power of prayer join grandparents throughout the world in making National Grandparents Day on September 11, 2016 a Day of Prayer for our grandchildren. Today our nations as well as other nations are under attack like never before educationally, socially, financially and [...]
He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalms 91:4 NLT Isn’t it wonderful that God has promised to cover us, shelter us with His faithful promises, just as the bird is covering his little ones with his [...]
Valentine’s Day is an excellent time to communicate to your grandchildren that you love them and pray for them regularly. Send a Valentine card to your grandchildren. Write this prayer or your own prayer in a card. Dear God, give ________ a good heart: ♥ a heart that is gentle, tender, and [...]
When you get discouraged after listening to the daily events on the newscast, what is your response? Do you get discouraged, complain, or worry how it might affect your family? We are living in challenging times, shaken by the unrest in the world. As we listen to the news it seems like our world is [...]
As I look ahead into 2016, it looks like our national and global situation will not be getting better. A good friend focused my attention on Isaiah 60:1-2 as a word from the Lord for the New Year: Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness [...]
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 [...]
Pray your grandchildren will learn to obey their parents. Ephesians 6:1. If you like this prayer share it with your friends. L. [...]