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You are a grandparent with a passion to impact your grandkids for Christ, but sometimes you struggle to find fun and meaningful ways to disciple them and leave a lasting legacy of faith. Help is at hand in Discipling Your Grandchildren: Great Ideas to Help Them Know, Love, and Serve God, in which grandparenting expert Dr. Josh Mulvihill has compiled dozens of suggestions and strategies to help you do just that.With an assortment of actionable ideas--from pragmatic tips on how to better connect with your grandchildren to fun, age-appropriate activities--Discipling Your Grandchildren is an invaluable tool chest for grandparents who want to build a biblical foundation, lead by example, and point their grandchildren to Christ. Practical yet powerful, the information, ideas, and best practices shared by Mulvihill can be implemented and adapted in ways that work for your unique grandparenting situation, whether your grandkids are two or twenty, around the corner or across the globe.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	02 juin 2020
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781493428304
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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Endorsements
“There is no more loving or sacred role than that of being a godly grandparent to the children entrusted to your family. To a child, no one is wiser or stronger than Grandpa. No heart is more loving, or lap quite so cozy, as Grandma’s. Nothing is closer to the heart of God or more central to the priorities of His Kingdom than the calling of bringing the little ones to Him. And nobody can do it quite like you, through your unique relationship—this book shows you how!”
—Dr. Wess Stafford, president emeritus, Compassion International, and author of Too Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matter Most and Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment Can Last Forever
“One of the questions I often receive from grandparents is ‘Do you have a good resource with lots of practical ideas for how to be intentional grandparents?’ Well, now we do. In this book, Josh, Jen, and Linda offer you a bounty of rich ideas any grandparent can do. Now that this book is in print, there are no excuses, Grandma and Grandpa. This is a treasure trove of ideas that will revolutionize how you grandparent and the impact you will have on your grandchildren. I can’t wait to see the fruit that comes from grandparents putting these ideas into practice.”
—Cavin Harper, founder, Christian Grandparenting Network
“ Discipling Your Grandchildren is timed perfectly—just as those of us in the baby boomer generation are struggling to learn how best to grandparent, a prophetic voice from Generation X is rising up and calling us to be more than occasionally “there.” Dr. Josh Mulvihill’s strong biblical foundation and groundbreaking research makes this book the thought leader in Christian grandparenting today. Every one of the 30 million Christian grandparents in America should have a copy of this inspiring book in their homes. Every church should have it available in their library. Discipling Your Grandchildren should be preached from our pulpits, read in our small groups, gratefully taken to heart, and then acted upon. I highly recommend this awesome book.”
—Valerie Bell, Awana CEO
“You love your grandkids. Obviously! This book will help turn your love into Gospel-driven action. God has chosen you to be a grandparent for a reason. He has a call on your life to help those precious ones to know, love, and follow Jesus. The book you hold in your hands right now will equip you, encourage you, and give you practical ways to build strong relationships with your grandkids so that they might build strong relationships with God.”
—Dr. Rob Rienow, founder, Visionary Family Ministries, www.VisionaryFam.com
“ Discipling Your Grandchildren provides a valuable and practical blueprint, is easy to follow, full of wisdom, and includes a multitude of activities that will forever impact your relationship with your grandchildren, and together your relationship in Christ. It is a ‘must read’ for intentional Christian grandparents. Your life and the lives of your grandchildren will be truly blessed! The activities, which correspond to carrying out our mission as grandparents, are clearly mapped out and provide a broad approach to engage grandchildren and great-grandchildren of all ages. There is nothing this comprehensive available. The creative and easily understood activities identified throughout the book will impact how grandparents truly become intentional Christian grandparents.”
—Dr. Vicki L. Rueckert, grandparent, educator, and Timberline Grandparent Ministries Director
“I often receive emails from grandparents who are seeking advice on how to be a stronger spiritual influence in the lives of their grandkids. I always point them to Josh Mulvihill’s excellent resources! Discipling Your Grandchildren in particular is a virtual treasure trove of godly and practical ideas for creating a deeper spiritual connection with grandchildren. If you sometimes find yourself wondering what more you can do to help your grandkids know and love the Lord, this is the book you need!”
—Natasha Crain, national speaker, blogger, and author of Keeping Your Kids on God’ s Side and Talking with Your Kids about Jesus
“Are you looking for practical ideas on how to be more intentional in impacting your grandchildren for God’s glory and their good? Discipling Your Grandchildren is an open treasure box, inviting grandparents to reach in for creative ways to nurture their relationships with the next generations for the sake of the Christ. Your children and grandchildren will be thankful that you’ve read this book and applied its God-honoring, Gospel-motivated ideas. Enjoy!”
—Larry E. McCall, author of Grandparenting with Grace: Living the Gospel with the Next Generation
Titles in the G RANDPARENTING M ATTERS Series
Equipping Grandparents
Biblical Grandparenting
Grandparenting
Grandparenting DVD
Long-Distance Grandparenting
Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers
Discipling Your Grandchildren
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2020 by Josh Mulvihill
Published by Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
www.bethanyhouse.com
Bethany House Publishers is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
www.bakerpublishinggroup.com
Ebook edition created 2020
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2019953220
ISBN 978-1-4934-2830-4
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2016
Scripture quotations identified A M P C are from the Amplified® Bible (AMPC), copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org
Scripture quotations identified K J V are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Scripture quotations identified N I V are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
Cover design by Dan Pitts
Josh Mulvihill is represented by William Denzel.
Contents
Cover 1
Endorsements 2
Titles in the Grandparenting Matters Series 4
Title Page 5
Copyright Page 6
Foreword by Wess Stafford 11
Introduction 15
1. What Does the Bible Say about Grandparenting? 25
Five Characteristics of a Disciple-Making Grandparent
2. Gifts, Encouragement, and Prayer 37
Gift Giving • Ten Graduation Gift Ideas • The Gift of a Bible • Connect through Texts • Build Your Grandchild’s Library of Good Books • Books to Give and Enjoy Together • Giving Gifts of Experiences • Journaling Together • Praying for Each Other • Thirty Scriptures to Pray for Your Children and Grandchildren
3. Intentional Meals 57
Long-Distance Dinners • Bake a Simple Recipe Two Different Ways • Checklist for Successful Mealtimes with Small Children • Practice Mealtime Manners with a Tea Party • Learn about Missions by Enjoying an Ethnic Dinner • Preparing Dinner with Bible Ingredients • Thanking Parents with a Dinner
4. Teaching God’s Word and Telling God’s Work 69
Disciple Grandchildren Using a Good Book • Wonderful Things in God’s Word • Utilize Your Skills by Teaching What You Know • Participate in Education • Being a Good Friend • Teaching Biblical Manhood to Boys • Go on a Virtual Tour of Israel • Take Notes in Church • Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count • Biblical Worldview Detector • Tell about Past Generations • Share Your Faith Story
5. Reading and Memorizing the Bible 83
Check Out Unusual Verses • Make Magnets to Memorize a Verse • Use Objects to Memorize • Bible Character Biographies • Memorize the Books of the Bible • Summarize the Books of the Bible, Discuss the Sermon • Study the Bible Together • Take Photos to Illustrate a Verse
6. Sharing the Gospel 95
EvangeCube • The Wordless Book • Romans Road • Share the Gospel Using Five Fingers and Five Verses • Dirty Water Experiment • Challenge Children to Think about Their Faith • Answer Hard Questions • Share Your Faith Story • Teach Children to Make Right Choices • Write a Psalm
7. Serving Together 105
Get Involved in Their Activities • Practical Service Opportunities • Develop a Talent or Skill Together • Take a Mission Trip Together
8. Relationship Building 113
Build Traditions Together • Make an Unfinished Photo Album • Send Unusual Mail • Celebrate the Start of a New School Year • Rubber Band Fight • Backyard Camping • Nerf Gun War • Family Fantasy Football League • Connect with Grandchildren via Social Media • Celebrate Major Milestones • Listening to Your Grandchildren • Visiting Great-Grandparents • Relating to Teens • Respect the Wishes of Non-Christian Parents
9. For Your Home 133
Checklist for Successful Overnight Visits • Host Grandparent Camp • Welcoming Grandchildren into Your Home • Make and Use Prayer Cards • Honor Grandchildren in Your Home • Explore Your City • Stay Home Together • Write Notes While Visiting • Share Bedtime Stories from a Distance • Twenty-One Activities with Grandchildren
10. For Your Church 149
Launch a Grandparent Ministry • Participate in National Grandparents Day • Include Grandparents in Child Dedications • Participate in GrandCamp • Start a G@P Group • Organize a Photo Scavenger Hunt
11. Holidays 157
New Year’s • Valentine’s Day • St. Patrick’s Day • Easter • Ideas for Spring • Memorial Day • Mother’s and Father’s Day • Ideas for Summer Vacation • Fourth of July • Ideas for Fall • Halloween • Thanks