Marriage was never designed merely to make us happy, but to reflect the greatest love story ever told—the sacrificial love of Christ for His bride, the church. When we root our love in the gospel rather than in what we receive, we are freed to love our spouse selflessly because “we love because He first loved us.”

Our prayers for our grandchildren should reach beyond health and happiness to matters of eternity. God invites grandparents to pray boldly—for faith, truth, and hearts set firmly on Him.

You don’t need seminary training to study the Bible with your grandchildren. God calls grandparents to intentionally share His Word—starting simply, meeting regularly, and trusting Him to use those moments to shape young hearts.

Being right with God isn’t about self-improvement—it’s about restoration. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, God has made a way for broken people to be forgiven, renewed, and brought into a real relationship with Him.

The gospel sweetens marriage by reminding us we love because God first loved us. When we draw from His love instead of demanding it from our spouse, marriage is renewed.

Gratitude is more than good manners—it comes from the heart. As grandparents, we help shape thankful hearts by modeling and teaching gratitude rooted in God’s grace.

The best part of being a grandparent isn’t spoiling grandkids—it’s passing on faith. God calls grandparents to intentionally point the next generation to His greatness and grace.

Christlike love is unconditional, a “decided-ahead-of-time” love without any “ifs,” enduring through every season of marriage.

Long-married couples have a unique opportunity to show younger generations that marriage is more than endurance, it’s a lifelong testimony of Christ’s grace, purpose, and steadfast love.

Churches often equip parents but overlook the vital role of grandparents—an untapped force for passing faith and shaping future generations for God’s glory.

As Grandcamp comes to a close, we rejoice in the memories made and thank God for how He’s worked in the hearts of both grandparents and grandchildren, while already looking forward to next year’s time together.

Christian grandfathers have the extraordinary opportunity to leave a lasting spiritual legacy, modeling Christlike character and godly grace so that their grandchildren see the gospel lived out in everyday life.

Apostasy in the church often creeps in gradually, like ice forming on a winter lake, and combating it requires daily, intentional encouragement and faith-building relationships among believers.

The greatest gift grandparents can give isn’t just skills or stories, but the fear of the Lord—a deep awe of God that shapes how we live. Through our words and example, we can guide our grandchildren toward true wisdom and joy.

Pastors are called to feed, lead, and intercede for God’s people—serving as under-shepherds who will one day give an account to the Chief Shepherd for how they cared for His flock.

Grandparenting is more than making memories—it’s a God-given calling to pass on faith, enter our grandchildren’s world, invite them into ours, and guide them toward God.

Marriage changes with the seasons of life, but the gospel offers fresh hope and strength for couples to move from ruts to renewal, even in the later years.

Are our prayers for our grandchildren too small? Let’s lift our prayers beyond health and happiness to ask God for their deep, lifelong faith and salvation.

You don’t have to live in the same house—or even the same state—to open God’s Word with your grandchildren. With a little intention, grandparents can create memory‑making, faith‑shaping Bible studies that point the next generation to hope in Christ.

After two decades of marriage, we discovered that the secret to lasting love isn’t found in each other—it’s found somewhere far deeper.

Grandparenting is about so much more than spoiling the grandkids. God has given grandparents the privilege of passing on a legacy of faith, pointing the next generation to His greatness, goodness, and grace.

As grandparents, we may find ourselves often prompting our young grandchildren to say those two little words— “Thank you.”

What should our paradigm of “The Seniors Ministry” shift to? 

By God’s grace, many Christians can testify of being blessed through the legacy of a godly grandmother. But, how about the spiritual impact of grandfathers?

My wife, Gladine, and I were enjoying our visit with our friends, Ray and Rosemary…Our conversation was enjoyable, but what really caught our attention was how this long-married couple spoke to each other.

Of all the lessons we can pass on to the next generation, what might be most foundational?

Of all the lessons we can pass on to the next generation, what might be most foundational? Where do we start?

What is it that makes Norman Rockwell’s famous illustration Freedom from Want (also known as The Thanksgiving Picture) so engaging? It’s not that we can almost smell the roasted turkey in the picture, although that is true…

What have we learned about having a “Do It Yourself Grandcamp” that may be an encouragement for you to do something similar?

What can be done to guard against apostasy in the church? What should be done?