Looking for wisdom, help, inspiration and support in your grandparenting? Open the Bible and drink in its amazing grandparenting input. Ian takes us to a variety of biblical passages, eager to show us how familiar parables and people provide particular sustenance and direction to grandparents.

Key Takeaways:

• The Bible offers powerful passages to guide and inspirate grandparents, such as 2 Timothy 1:5-6, Deuteronomy 6, and the Psalms.

• Remembering and sharing God's promises with future generations is a recurring theme in Scripture that grandparents can embrace.

• The Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 is essential for cultivating virtues such as patience, love, and kindness in grandparenting.

• The Parable of the Prodigal Son and the story of Daniel serve as reminders of the enduring influence and faith which grandparents can have.

• Engaging with biblical teachings helps grandparents draw strength, nurture faith, and contribute meaningfully to the spiritual journey of their families.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Make sure you speak what God has done in your life to the generations that are following."

2. "The ripple effects of a grandmother's faith might be known far and wide." 

3. "There's no stage in life where you think, OK, God, I've checked out." 

4. "The Psalms remind us to think through the children yet to be born." 

Passages:

• 2 Timothy 1:5-6
• Deuteronomy 6
• Luke 15:11-33
• Psalms 71, 78, 102 and 145
• Daniel 6
• Galatians 5
• Matthew 5-7
• 1 Peter 1-5

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