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3 Ways Our Grandchildren Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Not many things testify to God’s craftsmanship better than the human body. Truly, we are fearfully and wonderfully made. As our grandchildren mature, we mark their growth. Inches gained in height. Teeth gained and lost and gained again. We hand out Band-aids for the inevitable scrapes and commiserate over a broken bone and the new…
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Can something as familiar as the human body offer a segue into a conversation about God? Today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we’ll explore how we are fearfully and wonderfully made—and why it matters. Show Notes for Our Grandchildren: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Don't forget to check out The Kingswell Kid Detective series. Book 1,…
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How to Help Your Grandchildren Manage Stress
What does popcorn have to teach us about science and stress? Plenty. How does popcorn pop? Popcorn pops when heat builds internal pressure to the point of bursting. Each kernel of corn contains water. When the kernel heats, that water turns to steam. This steam creates pressure. Lots of it. The pressure eventually causes the…
Read More Stress, Popcorn, and Your Grandchildren
What does popcorn have to teach us about science and stress? Plenty. Today, on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we’ll explore how we can help our grandchildren manage stress. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for Stress, Popcorn, and Your Grandchildren Don't forget to check out The Kingswell Kid Detective series. Book 1, The Mystery of the…
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Castles and Strongholds: Guarding Your Grandchild’s Heart
When it comes to home security, my husband takes a very different view than I do. When Russell is home, the doors are unlocked and, if the weather is nice, open. And because he’s home, I’m okay with it, because I trust his ability to protect me. Although last year during a bear sighting in…
Read More Skeptical Grandkids and God’s Free Samples
Do you have a grandchild who is unsure about this whole Jesus thing? Today, we’ll explore ways to connect the God-dots for them on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for God’s Free Samples Don't forget to check out The Kingswell Kid Detective series. Book 1, The Mystery of the Missing Falls,…
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Skeptical Grandkids and God’s Free Samples
Anytime you want to try a new product before you commit to buying in, you sample it first. Free samples. Test drives. Product testing. What if we applied this process—to Jesus? Do you have a grandchild who is unsure about this whole Jesus thing? Whether a friend, co-worker, or a grandchild, we all have people…
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How to Talk to Our Grandchildren About Work
Today, we’ll talk about a four-letter word. Labor Day weekend offers a great opportunity to talk to your grandchildren, especially the older ones, about work. So often the word carries a negative connotation. Let’s change that. I can’t picture God dreading the creation process or looking forward to the weekend just so He could have…
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How to Build Character in Your Grandchildren—Through Children’s Literature
I’ll let you in on a secret. If you want to build character in your grandchildren, try story. Story? But shouldn’t they read the Bible? Of course. But the brain is wired for story. And, honestly, would you rather read about the levirate vow and the role of the kinsman-redeemer in Numbers and Deuteronomy or follow the…
Read More How to Build Character in Your Grandchildren Through Children’s Literature
I'll let you in on a secret. If you want to build character in your grandchildren, try story. Story? But shouldn't they read the Bible? Of course. But the brain is wired for story. Today we’ll explore why on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Show Notes for How to Build Character in Your Grandchildren—Through Children’s Literature…
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