It Takes Someone Special to Be a Grandparent

It Takes Someone Special to Be a Grandparent

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 “Grand: Striking in size, scope, extent, or conception, very good, wonderful.” Merriam-Webster As much as I would love for my adult...
Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline

Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline

Jeff and Jessica sat in my office, clearly distraught. “Our four-year-old runs our home,” Jeff said, “and we don’t know what to do. We’ve tried everything: positive reinforcement, ignoring bad behavior, rewards, threats, timeouts, and lots of love. Nothing seems to...
What Does Intentionality Look Like?

What Does Intentionality Look Like?

Grandpause: The light of a holy example is the gospel’s main argument. –R. L. Dabney What does intentionality as a grandparent look like? It might surprise you to know that being intentional does not mean talking to your grandkids about faith and the Bible in every...
Commitment

Commitment

In the 1991 film Hook, Peter tries to console his son, who is disappointed that his father has once again missed a baseball game. Seeking to make amends, Peter promises to attend every game from then on, assuring him, “My word is my bond.” His son, unconvinced,...