Cavin Harper - Raising Your Grandchildren

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 Gods 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.

Weve 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 childrens children know, love, and serve Jesus.

Cavin Harper has been a friend and ministry partner for many years. Ive 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 doesnt chase the latest ministry fads but is fully committed to the gospel of Christ, the authority of Scripture, and the power of prayer.