471 archives found for "Grandfathers"

For your Married grandchildren, pray they will: Understand how incredibly great God’s power is to help if they ask Him. Establish spiritual disciplines as part of their lives. Read God’s Word and pray together regularly as a couple. Seek God’s guidance in the management of their time, money, [...]

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. Their friends may disappoint them. Encouragement is inspiring another [...]

Prayer is a gift from God that connects us to the heart of the Father. Prayer is not a production; it is an intimate personal conversation with God, the creator of the universe. We have the privilege to communicate with the creator. One reason we need to pray for our grandchildren is that God has [...]

When I was a young woman, I had many opportunities to visit my widowed grandmother while I attended college in her town. As she grieved my grandfather’s death, she reflected her trust in God to care for her and showed how God sustained her each day, by claiming the promise Jesus gave His [...]

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 deception of the world. Be covered with God’s safekeeping [...]

If you have read my blogs and Facebook postings I am sure you have noticed that I am passionate about praying for my grandchildren and in my writings. I recognize the critical moral and spiritual environment my grandchildren must navigate in a world hostile to truth. Recently Franklin Graham wrote, [...]

Our grandchildren often face difficulties in school, such as feeling left out, struggling with acceptance and self-confidence, bullying, or whatever it may be. Try to get them to share with you about their struggles and help them understand that Jesus is their helper and is always with them in [...]

I just finished reading Deborah Haddix’s book, Praying with Purpose. I was encouraged with the challenge and various tools for prayer she shared. Deborah found herself praying very general and vague. Asking God for guidance, she learned prayer is necessary and the most powerful weapon in the [...]

Pray your grandchildren will control their tongues when angry.  Proverbs 14:29  Learning to control their anger will keep them from making saying things they will regret later. Pray they will learn to speak gently with understanding and not stir up anger with a harsh word, especially in [...]

Have you heard about the first grandparent conference to take place in the Northeast?  It will take place in a beautiful setting, on the borders of New Hampshire and Vermont, PLUS October will be an excellent time of the year in the foliage season. October 18-20, 2018 The Moody Center, North 206 [...]