A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children. Proverbs 13:22 You’ve probably seen the bumper stickers on the back of a large RV truckin’ down the highway. It reads, “I’m spending my kids’ inheritance.” The first time I saw that I thought it was humorous, but then it dawned on me. That is […]
Three military recruiters were invited to a high school assembly to make fifteen minute presentations each. The first two recruiters each spoke well beyond their designated time, which left the final recruiter, a Marine, with only two minutes. He walked to the podium and stood in front of the microphone in silence for a full […]
“…You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 Tomorrow is Independence Day. In preparation for this day of celebration, I thought it might be good to be reminded of the foundational truths that shaped the liberty we proclaim as a nation, and often take for granted. These are framed […]
It is possible to be intentional about many good things. Some grandparents, for example, are very intentional about loving their grandchildren and helping them be successful. Many are intentional about making sure their grandkids always have a good time at their house. Some grandparents are very intentional about trying to win their grandkids’ approval […]
“My dad was never there.” “My dad was abusive, angry and critical.” “My dad was an alcoholic and addicted to porn.” “My dad loved his work more than his family.” Perhaps you’ve heard statements like these. Some may describe your father… or perhaps one or more describe you. Why would I bring up such dark […]
We’re all familiar with it. You probably have a plague or door knocker that proclaims it. It’s Joshua 24:15 – As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord forever. Could your grandchildren and adult children affirm that this declaration is definitely practiced in your home, or would they see hypocrisy? Would they […]
Have you ever questioned your ability to make a difference in someone else’s life, especially if that life is one of your children or grandchildren? Are you watching a teenage grandchild or adult child making poor choices and wandering from the faith, and wondering whether your prayers really matter? If you do, you’re not alone. […]
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you… Do you ever struggle with questions of faith—questions like, “Is Christianity really true?” or, “What difference does it make in my life to believe the resurrection really happened?” My guess is your grandchildren most certainly wrestle with questions like these. If you’re […]
7 POWERFUL WAYS TO BE A GRANDPARENT WHO MATTERS If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Matthew 18:6 I hear comments like these about […]
Do you believe grandparents matters—or should matter? Grandparents stand in a unique position of being the second most powerful potential spiritual influencers in a child’s life. Only parents possess a higher potential influence. Since 1998 the Christian Grandparenting Network has worked to convince grandparents that they matter in the lives of their grandchildren. We call […]
