Why should the blessing of a praying grandparent be limited to their own grandchildren? We have opportunities to stand in the gap for many children in our churches, as well as children of acquaintances who do not have praying grandparents. I have found that God has placed people in my life [...]
Being a grandparent is frequently called “the frosting on the cake” after raising our children. Grandmothers used to carry “Grandma’s Brag Books” with pictures, but now, grandparents have their cell phones full of pictures of their grandchildren, ready to share. Along with the gift [...]
Do you enjoy waiting? We often wait in line at the grocery store, the bank, traffic lights, the Doctor’s office, and the like. Last week I had to wait two hours to see the Doctor, and I wasn’t happy about it. Waiting is not on my agenda. This scenario reminded me of my prayer [...]
During the summer, many grandparents will vacation with their grandchildren. Some will go camping. It is an excellent opportunity to spend extra time with the possibility of quality interaction. Now imagine you are camping with your grandchildren in the mountains. You have cooked your campfire stew [...]
We are going through a worldwide crisis of the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, riots, earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, and chaos. It has been a time of uncertainty, frustrations, disappointments, and instability. The coronavirus has attacked every country in the world, with no end in [...]
When we reach the midlife years of our lives, we look forward to becoming grandparents. We’re very excited when our first grandchild and each one is born. However, today, many grandparents have broken hearts because they have been estranged from their grandchildren for various reasons. I [...]
The new year is always a good time to set a focused effort for the coming year. I plan to spend more time intentionally praying for my grandchildren and great-granddaughters. Do you have a plan to intentionally pray for your grandchildren in 2020 with purpose? Prayer is one of the greatest [...]
Today I’ve been thinking about being a great-grandparent since my husband went to see our new three-day-old great-granddaughter. I woke up with a sore throat, so I had to stay home very disappointed. I did not get to know my great-grandparents except what I was told about them. My husband [...]
110 Suggestions to Pray for your Pre-school aged grandchildren Develop a well-balanced personality. Learn problem resolution skills. Play well with others. Learn to obey quickly, and to respect authority. Explore and create without fear of failure. Develop a soft heart towards Jesus. Develop [...]