652 archives found for "Grandparents, Grandchildren, Challenges"

 While Easter bunnies and Easter egg hunts are fun, as grandparents other fun activities teach our grandchildren the true meaning of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I have been reading a book written by Janet Teitsort, “Long Distance Grandma.” It is an excellent book with ideas for [...]

The privilege of being a grandparent frequently is called “the frosting on the cake” after raising our own children. Grandmothers used to carry “Grandma’s Brag Books” with pictures but now day’s grandparents have their cell phones full of pictures of their grandchildren, ready to share [...]

I find it hard to believe that my husband and I have been grandparents for thirty years this week, but the reality is our oldest grandchild is turning thirty. I remember how excited I was when our son called to tell us they had a baby girl because I had often prayed that my first grandchild would [...]

I would like to share a blog from “Rabbit Trails and Stepping Stones” written by my daughter-in-law, about the various hats we wear. Grandparents have worn many different hats throughout their life. However, if we are godly grandparents, we will wear a hat to imprint another generation with [...]

 This time of the year, we become aware of the spring season, especially in the areas where we experience the four seasons. It is exciting to see the buds on the trees that have lied dormant and the bulbs popping out of the ground almost over night. Spring reminds us of new life.   During the [...]

Written by Beth Scholes , guest blogger from Power to Change.com  This week I want to share a blog with you written by a mother, which I think grandparents will find beneficial in praying for their grandchildren. You may want to share this blog with the parents of your grandchildren because they [...]

Dear Heavenly Father,  I pray _________ will:  trust you with all his/her heart. not depend on his/her own insight. keep your words in his/her heart always have a cheerful happy heart listen to the words of the wisdom  keep on the right course for life reflect your love to the hearts of others [...]

 Isn’t it exciting to have your precious grandchild come running into your arms with hugs and kisses? Your six-year-old granddaughter calling to tell you she lost her first tooth and the tooth fairy is coming to her house or your seven-year-old grandson thrilled to tell you how many goals he [...]

The last few months have been very busy and hectic for me, my life felt weighed down and cluttered. However, I have been focusing on getting my life, home, and grandparenting ministry in order.  We are often weighed down with clutter in our lives, focusing on the many petty tasks before us. [...]

 Recently my husband and I attended a reunion in Branson, MOwhere we saw the awesome performance f The Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theatre. I was impressed by how they displayed the emotions of Mary and Joseph whthey were faced with the announcements of Gabriel. While the Jewish [...]