How do we persevere in the role of grandparent in the midst of the inevitable stresses and difficulties that come our way? How can we stay mentally and spiritually strong for the long haul to fulfil our desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of our grandchildren?
Dear heavenly Father, We know that you have loved _________ since before the world began and that her name is engraved on the palms of your hands. Thank you for entrusting her to us. Please hold on to her hands, now little fist balls, as they grow. Please help her to use them to do […]
“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways.” Proverbs 14:8 “A happy heart makes the face cheerful.” Proverbs 15:13 When I think about all the families going through lockdown right now, I think about cabin fever. Doing life, all of life, eating, sleeping, working, schooling all under one roof. I think of that […]
The Institute of Family Studies[1] regularly monitors the health of the family and explores the relationship between the wellbeing of children and the quality of family life in all major regions of the world. The World Family Map Report 2019[2] explored the place of faith in the health of the family. This survey of nearly […]
Fiona is a trained Christian counsellor and has worked with people who experience anxiety and depression. But it was her family’s own experience in confronting the anxiety of her daughter that forms her story here, and the questions she’s asked as a parent and church member. Fiona has learnt to more deeply to depend on God.
