471 archives found for "Grandfathers"

In our culture today, we have become me-centered, even in our prayer lives. It seems like we are encouraged to listen to our feelings, allowing our feelings to dictate our relationship with Jesus Christ. The foundation of our relationship must be our trust and faith in God, not based on our [...]

The only thing I know about him is he was a prayer warrior, and his prayers changed my life forever. He wasn’t my grandfather, not really. We weren’t kin. Truth be told, I can’t describe his appearance, and I don’t know his name. Grab half-a-cup of coffee, and I’ll share my story. I [...]

Are you going to share the real meaning of why we celebrate Easter with your grandkids this year? Let’s make Easter a special celebration of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ for our grandkids. Here are a few suggestions: Send your grandchildren an Easter greeting card with a [...]

  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 [...]

  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, [...]

  In the book The Prayer of Jabez, Bruce Wilkinson gives us an excellent example of a prayer to pray for our grandchildren from I Chronicles 4:9-10 “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” I like to [...]

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 [...]

Our grandchildren are living in the midst of a troubled culture where being a Christian is scorned, and talking about Jesus is unacceptable. In a country where they call wrong right and right wrong, causing confusion. It’s a brutal and vicious battle for their hearts and minds by a friendly and [...]