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In 1981, social worker Dorothy Miller originated the term “sandwich generation” to describe those who are working full time while simultaneously caring for their children and aging parents. But a new term has emerged for those of us who are older adults wedged between advanced elderly parents, adult children, grandchildren, or even great-grandchildren: “triple-decker club sandwich”!

When you dreamed of becoming a grandparent, I doubt that sharing your grandchild with another set of grandparents was on your radar. We’re not even sure exactly what terms to use to describe that “other” set of grandparents. Are they in-laws or outlaws? Are they...

Praise God for godly grandmothers. How many Christians have given testimony of the influence their godly grandmother had on their lives?  But, hey, what about us grandfathers? How can we Christian grandfathers also impact the coming generations with the Gospel of...

Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.  Eph 3:20, 21 Life is full of surprises, isn’t...

 "Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.  Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your...

An ancient biblical proverb says: “A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children.” What kind of inheritance is worth leaving to my grandchildren that will make their lives more rich and full? Undoubtedly, such an inheritance involves more than money,...

You have helped train your grandchildren in the Christian faith. They are familiar with key Bible characters and stories, even memorized Scripture passages. You’ve explained the Gospel. They know that Jesus died on the cross for their sins and rose again. They have...

“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the foe.” Psalm 107:2 The other day my daughter, a single mom of three boys, was discouraged about something she was trying to trust God for during this pandemic. So, I reminded her...

Five of our nine adult children have children of their own, ranging in age from 1-21. We have now spent decades in prayer for these grandchildren, beginning even before they were born. This is both a privilege and a challenge. It is a privilege to bring them before...