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In today’s culture, truth is relative. Compromise is okay if you have a good reason, right? Wrong. How do we help our grandkids navigate these minefields of truth and lies? Discernment. Do you have it? How about your grandkids? No, I’m not talking about the spiritual gift of discerning spirits. I’m talking about distinguishing what…

                                                                                           The creation story. Most of us are familiar with Genesis 1, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth.” Day 1: Light. Day 2: Sky. Day 3: Dry land and plants. Day 4: Sun, moon, and stars. Day 5: Birds and fish. Day 6: Living creatures. Livestock, creepy crawlies, wild animals, and man.  But have you ever considered what…

God loves us lavishly, but how do we explain that to our grandchildren? We don’t. We show them. Today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we’ll explore God’s lavish love.  Show Notes for God’s Lavish Love for the Grandchildren Scripture That Helps Grandparents: Genesis 3 Exodus 3:8 John 2:1-11 Matthew 6:28-29 Ephesians 1:7-8 Ephesians 3:17-19 1…

Lavish. Extravagant. Do these words come to mind when you think of God? Where did we get the idea God is chintzy? Stingy? Withholding?  That lie came from the enemy (Genesis 3). If ever a big spender existed, it’s God: God loves us lavishly, but how do we explain that to our grandchildren? We don’t.  We show…

Mealtime is memory time. An opportunity for fun, fellowship, and connection. I love festive dishes. Sadly, the lack of storage in my kitchen keeps my desire for fun tableware in check. Still, a pretty table adds to the dining experience. How can we spruce up the meals we share with our grandchildren? Make Your Meal…

Mealtime is memory time. Join me at the table today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you're here.  Show Notes for Making Mealtime Special with Your Grandchildren Scripture To Help Grandparents: Luke 22:14-15 Matthew 18:20 Numbers 6:22-27 Etsy: Celebration Plates Next on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast: Putting Visuals to God's Lavish Love for the Grandchildren.…

Are you an angler? Has fishing hooked you? Fishing offers a window into all kinds of spiritual conversations.  Fishing and Bait  Anglers target different fish with customized bait. Stink bait for catfish. Lures for bass. Worms, bugs, or minnows for trout.  Color, location, and season affect bait choice too.  Likewise, the enemy studies us to…

Our grandkids like to build sandcastles, but when we’re at the beach, we build faith too. I love the ocean. We take our grandkids to the beach in Galveston every summer. Most of my children shun Galveston for the white sands of Florida or the California beaches, but it’s a favorite place of mine.  And who…

Our grandkids like to build sandcastles, but when we’re at the beach, we build faith too. Today, on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we’re heading for the beach. Glad you’re here.  Show Notes for Building Your Grandchildren’s Faith at the Beach Scripture That Helps Grandparents: Psalm 139:17-18 NET Genesis 1:20-23, 26 Psalm 8:6-8 Resources: Canva print…

The Fourth of July is coming! Are you ready? To bring Jesus into the conversation, I mean. The Declaration of Independence declares:  We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit…