776 archives found for "Grandchildren"

Guest Blog by Sherry Schumann A farmer trudges through the field with his muck boots squishing in puddles left by an early sprinkle of rain. He grips an old hoe in his right hand, and a pouch heavy with seeds is slung over his opposite shoulder. Every movement he makes is intentional. First, he [...]

Pray for Your Grandchildren to Control their Tongue The way our grandchildren respond to others is important. Getting along with others is a big part of having success in school, relationships, and their future work experience. Learning to get along with ones siblings is a good place to learn to [...]

If you are a grandparent who would like to pray more effectively or intentionally for your grandchildren you will want to purchase and read the book, Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for your Grandchildren. The book provides specific examples to help you pray, such as alphabet [...]

Suggestions to Pray for Preschoolers and Elementary aged Grandchildren For Preschooler-age, pray they will: Develop a well-balanced personality. Learn problem resolution skills. Play well with others. Learn to obey quickly, and to respect authority. Explore and create without fear of failure. [...]

Guest Blog by Cavin Harper, Executive Director of Christian Grandparenting Network  Pray for Protection and Victory in the Battlefields of Life “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the whole armor of God so that you may take your stand against the devil’s schemes” [...]

A Prayer for the Parents of your Grandchildren Dear Lord, first, I want to thank you for the parents of my grandchildren. Help my children to value their children in the same way You value them. I pray they will commit to the responsibility You have given them to teach the children to love You and [...]

During the summer, many grandparents vacation with their grandchildren. It is an excellent opportunity to spend extra time with the possibility of quality interaction. Now imagine you are camping with your grandchildren in the mountains. You have cooked your campfire stew for dinner, and you are [...]

  June is known as the month for weddings. Here are some suggestions you can pray for your married grandchildren and/or your married children, too. Pray, they will: Understand how incredibly great God’s power is to help them if they ask Him. Establish spiritual disciplines as part of their [...]

Here are some suggestions to pray for your teenagers and young adults. Teenagers, pray they will: Be motivated, disciplined, and challenged to apply themselves in their studies in order to excel academically. Experience the reality of Jesus Christ in their lives, as they grow strong in their faith. [...]

On May 28 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. If you do not live in the U.S., your country may have another day, which you honor your soldiers who have died in a war. This year as we [...]