652 archives found for "Grandparents, Grandchildren, Challenges"

God has given grandparents a sacred trust, an opportunity to imprint another generation with his love and faithfulness. That is why Christian Grandparenting Network has proclaimed the National Grandparents Day in the United States on September 10 to be a Day of Prayer. However, we want this to be a [...]

I have had a passion for praying intentionally for my grandchildren for many years and now for my great-granddaughters. I felt God wanted 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 [...]

“One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4 Everybody’s ancestry includes two parents, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents, 16 great-great-grandparents, and on and on through the generations. Have you ever wondered who might [...]

  How well do you know your grandchildren? When you spend time with them this summer, it will be an excellent opportunity to learn about their favorite things. Are you aware of their favorite ice cream flavor? Do you know their favorite food? Take your grandchild out for ice cream or another [...]

Pray your grandchildren will learn to control their tongue; it will prevent them from getting into trouble. Learning to get along with one’s siblings is a good place to learn to get along with others. It is often the hardest to control the tongue, within a family setting and the lies come so [...]

Grandfathers – Spiritual Warriors   Guest Blog by Cavin Harper Pray for Protection and Victory in the Battlefields of Life “Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. Put on the whole armor of God so that you may take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:10, [...]

Have you thought about standing in the gap for children other than your grandchildren with a prayer? God placed a family into our lives that needed praying parents and grandparents many years ago, and it has been a great blessing. There may be children in your church or acquaintances who do not [...]

“The earnest prayer of a righteous grandparent (person) has great power                                                        and produces wonderful results” James 5:16c. I recently read on the American Grandparenting Association website Surprising Facts about [...]

Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord because he was a righteous and blameless man, among the people of his time, and he walked with God. God saw that the earth was filled with corruption, violence, and depravity. However, Noah did all that the Lord commanded him to do. (Genesis 6:9, 11, 22) [...]

Prayer for a Christ-like Reflection Lord, forgive me when I have not taken the time to be in Your Word or modeled the life of a godly grandparent. Help me to take the time to read and meditate on Your Word every day So I will reflect your face in the heart of my grandchildren. Help me to be a godly [...]