A Reflection on Grandfatherhood

A Reflection on Grandfatherhood

I have always considered myself extremely blessed to be a father. I got married at age 23 and divorced at age 28. I am now age 60 and have never remarried, nor do I plan to. Though the marriage was difficult, it produced a son, Aaron, who is now age 34. From the...
How Can We Rescue the Family?

How Can We Rescue the Family?

Soccer, dance lessons, school activities—involvement options for families today seem to have no end. But how do all those “family” commitments affect local church ministry? Is it possible to put too much emphasis on the family? Next time you visit your Christian...
Grandfather

Grandfather

Grandfather And now your two sons, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, are mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, as Reuben and Simeon are.Genesis 48:5 ESV Jacob adopted his two grandsons from his son Joseph. This is an unusual...
The Mission God has Given to Grandparents

The Mission God has Given to Grandparents

What is the overarching goal we have as grandparents? Maybe we should tweak our question to “What is the overarching goal God has for us in our grandparenting?” Consider the following passages: “Take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that...