573 archives found for "Prayer"

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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

Grandparenting looks different to many grandparents. In some cases, grandchildren live with their grandparents, some live near their grandparents and some live many miles away, even across the ocean. Our grandchildren’s parents may be spiritually rebellious or neglectful of their spiritual lives, [...]

Our grandchildren are living in the midst of a troubled culture where being a Christian is scorned, and talking about Jesus is unacceptable. In a country where they call wrong right and right wrong, causing confusion. It’s a brutal and vicious battle for their hearts and minds by a friendly and [...]

Guest blog by Bev Phillips “I’m too old to do much of anything anymore,” mumbled the elderly gentleman as I greeted him in the church foyer one Sunday morning and inquired how he was doing. In my role as Care Ministry Director at our church, I have heard this sentiment from our older [...]

  Agnes Jakosalem, a participant of the Grandparenting ministry from the Philippines won the 2017 Mrs. Grandma Universe pageant. At 51, it didn’t occur to Agnes Jakosalem to compete in a beauty pageant, more so bringing home the first crown for the Philippines in this year’s Mrs. Grandma [...]

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 made [...]

Lillian Penner, Prayer director, Christian Grandparenting Network, [...]