At this time of the year many of our grandchildren are graduating from high school and college. I have two graduating from college and one from graduate school. Many have already made decisions for future education or employment. However, it is a very challenging transition for them and [...]
“I have been reminded of your sincere faith,which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice, now lives in you also” II Timothy 1:5. If Timothy’s grandmother Lois had not been faithful in passing on her faith to her daughter Eunice and grandson Timothy we would not have the [...]
These are a few of my favorite verses about prayer from Scripture Jeremiah 33:3 (NLT)3Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come. James 4;2b (NIV) You do not have because you do not ask of God. Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) Commit to the Lord, [...]
Pray for Grandchildren will be Known by their Actions “Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right” (Proverbs 20:11). 1. Pray your grandchildren will learn to follow instructions and conduct themselves with right behavior. [...]
Written by Sherry Schumann Grandparents Day of Prayer and National Grandparents Day are similar but not the same. To understand their similarities and differences, we need to examine both, starting with National Grandparents Day. National Grandparents Day Five years later, the United States [...]
E 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 eternal life. I pray my [...]
Free Resources for Grandparents You will find a list of free downloads with many helpful suggestions of how to intentionally pray for your grandchildren. Click on the 3 bars on the upper left side of this page FREE RESOURCES. By Lillian Penner, [...]
Grandparenting looks different for many grandparents. Some grandparents take their grandchildren to museums, take them on trips, volunteer together, do crafts, wood projects or etc. Here you see the finished bird house made under grandpa’s supervision. In some cases, grandchildren live with [...]
Prayer Dear Father, I want to thank you for my grandchildren. I pray_____________will be motivated and challenged to apply themselves academically. He/She will experience the reality of experiencing the adventure of walking with Jesus. Recognize the deception of the world and covered for your [...]
Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers Even under the best circumstances, grandparenting isn’t always what we thought that it would be like. It’s even harder when there is divorce, illness, estrangement, and prodigals. Author, Larry Fowler, Founder of the Legacy Coalition recently wrote a book [...]