652 archives found for "Grandparents, Grandchildren, Challenges"

Easter Prayer for Grandchildren  Dear Heavenly Father, as we celebrate Easter, I am thankful that YOU died on the cross and rose from the dead so grandchildren and   I can have the gift of a personal relationship with YOU. I thank you that you have given us the Holy Spirit as a down payment for [...]

It is important that we pray individually for each of our grandchildren. Following are suggestions to pray for your grandchildren if they are Preschool-age. You may also want to go to your local library to check out a book to read about the different stages of development. For Preschool-aged [...]

During springtime when we see the daffodils and tulips blooming we often think of preparing our gardens. I grew up on a farm in the Midwest and we always had a garden to grow our own potatoes and vegetables. As I was thinking about sowing seeds in the garden I was reminded of the fruit of the [...]

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 [...]

I have a passion to intentionally praying for my grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their parents. 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 [...]

  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 [...]