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You thought you were done raising children. But now, unexpectedly, your child isn't able to raise their own kids, so you step up to fill in the gap. But what comes next? Do you have the energy to get the job done? Are you equipped in this ever-changing world? And will you be able to help your grandchildren draw close to the God you love? In Raising Your Grandchildren, you'll discover the practical tools as well as the encouragement you need to find hope in Christ and strength for the journey. With wisdom and compassion, this book focuses on common emotional and spiritual challenges, and along the way readers will hear true stories from other grandparents going down this road themselves. No one expects to be a grandparent raising a grandchild, and it can be a daunting task. But take courage--it can also be a blessing. Let this book be your guide to finding hope and joy in the journey.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	04 août 2020
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781493429776
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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Endorsements
“For all the grandparents who find themselves back on the front lines, raising your grandchildren, keep this book by your side. It is packed with essential Scriptures and stories to encourage and guide you through the journey ahead.”
—Dr. Rob Rienow, founder of Visionary Family Ministries
“In Raising Your Grandchildren , Cavin Harper offers a much-needed theological perspective into parenting as a grandparent, offering hope to those who are suddenly thrust into the unexpected role of rearing their children’s children. Recognizing the hardships of older adults caring full-time for the young, he also shows how the eternal benefits for both grandparents and grandchildren far outweigh the temporary difficulties. I highly recommend this honest, hopeful, and insightful guide.”
—Denise George, co-author of Called to Forgive
“As a friend and grandparent who has known and watched Cavin Harper’s passion for equipping grandparents over the past twenty years, I enthusiastically recommend his book, Raising Your Grandchildren , as a biblical and practical guide for leaving a legacy to the next generation.”
—Larry C. Griffith, former director of development for Ravi Zacharias Ministries
“If you are a grandparent raising your grandchildren, Cavin’s words are full of practical guidance, but more than that, they provide grace-filled hope that our Good Shepherd is with you every step of the way. If you are a ministry leader, I pray this book opens your eyes and hearts to these families who are sitting in your pews.”
—Pastor Matt Ferrell, Rockrimmon campus pastor, Woodmen Valley Chapel
“Cavin’s book gives voice and encouragement to a growing group of underserved and misunderstood grandparents who are unexpectedly parenting for the second time around. It is compassionate and truth-filled. In a confusing and often heartbreaking world, Cavin reminds us to go to the only true source of hope—God’s Word.”
—Kristin Orphan, MS, founder and executive director of Finally Home
“Cavin Harper is truly the father of the grandparenting movement in this country. Raising Your Grandchildren is outstanding! It is a no-nonsense read that gets straight to the point. I think this book would help any grandparent raising their own grandchildren.”
—Jere Vincent, president of Family Builders Ministries
Half Title Page
Other Titles in this Series
Titles in the G RANDPARENTING M ATTERS Series
Equipping Grandparents
Biblical Grandparenting
Grandparenting
Grandparenting DVD
Long-Distance Grandparenting
Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers
Discipling Your Grandchildren
Raising Your Grandchildren
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© 2020 by Legacy Coalition, Cavin Harper, and 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 Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-2977-6
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture quotations marked AMP are from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org
Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Scripture quotations marked ESV 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
All dates, place names, titles, and events in this account are factual. The names of certain individuals have been changed in order to protect their privacy.
Cover design by Dan Pitts.
Josh Mulvihill and Legacy Coalition are represented by William Denzel.
Contents
Cover 1
Endorsements 2
Half Title Page 3
Other Titles in this Series 4
Title Page 5
Copyright Page 6
Series Preface 9
Introduction 13
A Word from Rachel Mahnke 17
1. We Didn’t Sign Up for This 19
2. The Guilt-Blame Trap 25
3. When Faith Is Put to the Test 33
4. You Keep Using That Word 45
5. You Can’t Give What You Do Not Have 53
6. Shepherd-Driven Soul Care 63
7. More Than Good Grandparents 73
8. The One Another Factor 87
9. A Plea to Pastors and Church Leaders 97
Appendix 103
Notes 107
Acknowledgments 109
About the Authors 111
Back Cover 112
Series Preface
G RANDPARENTING M ATTERS is a series of short books that address common grandparenting problems with biblical solutions and practical ideas. I have had the joy of talking with grandparents all over the country about their God-designed role in the lives of children and grandchildren. Regularly, questions arise about how to do what the Bible says in the midst of barriers, problems, and challenges.
Grandparenting is filled with many joys, but it can also be filled with unexpected pain and problems. Relational tensions, grandparenting restrictions, adult prodigals, grandparents as parents, divorce, long-distance relationships, and blended families all can cause the heart to ache. When brokenness touches our families, we naturally ask questions about how to navigate the challenges.
There are a growing number of resources for Christian grandparents that address the purpose of grandparenting, but few deal with the problem-solving side of family life. We created this series because problems are common, hope is needed, and God’s Word provides guidance that can be applied to our unique situations. This series aims simultaneously to comfort and encourage, to equip and edify, and also to point the way ahead. If you are discouraged or hurting, then I trust you will be blessed by this series. If you are looking for biblical solutions and practical how-tos, you will find them in these pages.
We’ve titled the series G RANDPARENTING M ATTERS because we believe the Bible teaches that the grandparent-grandchild relationship is important and worthy of our time and attention. Grandparents have a significant impact on the spiritual lives of grandchildren that is second only to parents. Our prayer is that the gospel is proclaimed, God is honored, your family experiences healing and health, and your children and children’s children know, love, and serve Jesus.
Cavin Harper has been a friend and ministry partner for many years. I’ve had the joy of watching Cavin minister to grandparents nationally as well as faithfully serve his own family. He is a man of strong Christian character and great integrity. He practices what he preaches. He also is the founder and president of the Christian Grandparent Network that he has been leading for over two decades. Until recently, it was the only ministry in North America that was specifically focused on equipping Christian grandparents to reach and disciple their families. Before launching the Christian Grandparent Network, Cavin was a pastor for nearly two decades. Cavin has a lifetime of ministry experience. Cavin doesn’t chase the latest ministry fads but is fully committed to the gospel of Christ, the authority of Scripture, and the power of prayer.
No one expects to be a grandparent raising a grandchild. Individuals who find themselves in this unexpected place of life arrive there not because of joyful circumstances but because of painful ones. Cavin has written a very practical book that is full of compassion and will help individuals find hope in Christ and strength for the journey ahead. If you are a grandparent raising a grandchild, you should read this book.
If you are new to the G RANDPARENTING M ATTERS series, I want to encourage you to check out some of the other books in the series, such as Grandparenting , Biblical Grandparenting , Long-Distance Grandparenting , and Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers . I’m delighted by the high caliber of authors in this series and the impact these books will have on families for their good and for the glory of God. I trust you will be blessed by Cavin’s godly wisdom, gain a renewed hope in God, experience joy in Christ despite trying circumstances, and become better equipped to be a disciple-making grandparent who passes on a heritage of faith to future generations.
—Dr. Josh Mulvihill Founding Member, the Legacy Coalition Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry, Renewanation Connect with me at GospelShapedFamily.com
Introduction
When I began a ministry to grandparents in 1997, it never crossed my mind to address grandparents parenting their own grandchildren. I knew there were a fair number of grandparents in that situation, but I had no idea how significant this issue was until I recently began hearing many of your stories.
Your cries for help have not gone unnoticed, and the depth of your pain, physical exhaustion, and astounding circumstances are beginning to be recognized. I have been blessed by the inexpressible joy that I’ve observed by many grandparents raising grandchildren as you pour yourselves out for these young lives you love so deeply.
I am writing this book to encourage readers who find themselves in this difficult life situation. I’m also compelled to tell your stories because I realize that grandparents raising grandchildren are often ignored and unnoticed.
Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren is a growing demographic. Some studies, mostly from state and federal social service agencies, suggest 2.6 million grandchildren in the United States a