Grandparenting with Grace: Living the Gospel with the Next Generation
ISBN: 9781948130691Book Description:
In this practical and biblical resource for grandparents, Larry McCall helps readers confidently carry out their mission of gospel-focused grandparenting. Grandparenting with Grace explores how to build a legacy of a life worth following and how to faithfully pray for grandchildren.
What does God say about grandparents and grandchildren? Rather than relying on personal stories and ideas alone, Grandparenting with Grace seeks to explain from Scripture the "what," "why," "who," and "how" of grandparenting.
Readers hungry to know more about God's calling for this role will find inspiration, encouragement, and gospel hope. As a parent to three and grandparent to six, the author shares his personal experiences coming alongside his children in supportive ways as they seek to raise their kids-his grandkids-in the ways of Christ.
Many people in our culture look at grandparenting primarily as an opportunity to make occasional fun memories with their grandkids. There's often little thought given to the idea of intentionally and spiritually pouring into grandchildren.
McCall urges readers to look at grandparenting from an eternal perspective, considering how to be involved in their families in God-honoring ways. By applying biblical wisdom, grandparents can also strengthen the local church as they continue to see and pursue God's calling to present the gospel to the coming generations.
Author:
Larry E. McCall has served as a pastor at Christ's Covenant Church of Winona Lake, Indiana, since 1981. He has written a number of articles and is the author of Walking Like Jesus Did, Loving Your Wife as Christ Loves the Church, and Grandparenting with Grace. He is a graduate of Grace College, Grace Theological Seminary and has a doctor of ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Larry has been married to Gladine since 1975. They have three married children and seven grandchildren.
Endorsements:
"As of this writing, I've been on this journey as a grandparent for only a couple of years, but what a wonderful pilgrimage it is! Truly 'Grandchildren are the crown of the aged' (Prov. 17:6). I am grateful to have read Grandparenting with Grace so early in this journey. But by the time most Christians become grandparents, they have also started to give thought to finishing well as followers of Jesus. Larry McCall's book has given me greater biblical clarity to the role godly grandparenting plays in that pursuit, and has provided many practical tools for the process."
--Donald S. Whitney, Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY; author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Praying the Bible, and Family Worship
"If you think being a 'good' grandparent is all there is to grandparenting, Larry McCall will challenge that thinking in a convincing way. Well-written and engaging, Grandparenting with Grace will forever change how you view your role as a biblical grandparent. Larry's no-nonsense, biblical approach to grandparenting-centered in the gospel, not culture or traditions-will transform you and your impact as a parent and grandparent. Filled with practical action steps, Grandparenting with Grace ought to be in every grandparent's toolbox for building a legacy worth outliving you generation to generation."
--Cavin T. Harper, Founder and President, The Christian Grandparenting Network
"I found out my daughter was pregnant with our first grandchild a week before reading Grandparenting with Grace. I thought I was excited before, but after reading Larry McCall's book, my vision for grandparenting and excitement for my new role went off the charts. Larry has hit the sweet spot; he both inspires you in your role as a grandparent and gives you the practical steps you need to succeed. If you are a grandparent or soon will be, you should read this book."
--Marty Machowski, Pastor; author of The Gospel Story Bible, The Ology (a theology book for children), Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God, Parenting First Aid, and other gospel-rich resources for families and churches
Additional Information:
| Cover: | Softcover |
| Number of Pages: | 109 |
| Author: | McCall, Larry E. |
| Publisher: | New Growth Press |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |