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Let me turn now to the people who are most likely to give you the help you need. I'm referring to maternal or paternal grandparents. They have a God-given responsibility to influence their grandkids, and most of them are more than willing to fit the bill.
Grandparents, stay involved with your grandkids! They need that connection with you more than you realize.
Question: My husband's parents are wonderful people, and we love them very much. They have always refrained from interfering in our family; that is, until our daughter was born. Now they're arguing wi
Some grandparents are viewed as merely aloof caregivers who mainly just spoil their grandkids. But on today's Family Talk broadcast, the emphasis will be on the essential spiritual influence of godly grandparents, with Dr. Dobson and Larry Fowler of the Legacy Coalition.
What does it mean to be a godly grandparent in the 21st century? Dr. James Dobson answers this question with the help of Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition. They reflect on their own patriarchal roles within their families, and the moral waywardness of many young people today.
Let me turn now to the people who are most likely to give you the help you need. I'm referring to maternal or paternal grandparents. They have a God-given responsibility to influence their grandkids, and most of them are more than willing to fit the bill.
Whether your grandchildren live close to you or far away, you can be an active participant in their relationship with God. On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with Boone and Peggy Powell to discuss the unique role of grandparents in a child’s life, and how that connection is fostered through prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, “Pray without ceasing.”
According to Dr. James Dobson, “An inheritance is something you leave to someone, while a legacy is something you instill in someone.” On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Ken Canfield continue discussing Dr. Ken’s book, The Heart of Grandparenting. He shares how grandparents can have an “angelic influence” on their grandchildren, pointing them to the Lord and acting as safeguards. In addition, Dr. Canfield explains how grandparents are called to be reconcilers and teachers to help bridge the gap in family dynamics.
Dr. Ken Canfield believes we are on the brink of a grandparenting revolution! On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Canfield unpack lessons from his book, The Heart of Grandparenting, including the opportunity that grandparents have to leave a lasting and impressionable legacy. He advises grandparents to communicate their own Christian heritage to their grandchildren, which helps in forming their developing identities, and building resiliency. Dr. Canfield also emphasizes the importance of being a godly example, because the best lessons are caught rather than taught.
On today's edition of Family Talk, Jay Kesler urges grandparents to be fully invested in their grandchildren by providing quality time and ongoing affirmation. If one of your grandkids gets in trouble with the law or faces an unplanned pregnancy, you could be the first person he or she calls. God demonstrates His patience with us, and you can exemplify His unconditional love to your grandkids.
