Grandparenting with Grace
Living the Gospel with the Next Generation
by Larry E. McCall
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Pub Date 12 Aug 2019 | Archive Date 28 Aug 2019
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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.
ABOUT THE 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.
Advance Praise
“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
“Grandparents who care about both their grandkids and the gospel will find Larry McCall’s book full of biblical principles and practical advice. Larry gets it: the important role that grandparents can play in the spiritual development of their grandchildren, and the scriptural mandate to do so is a message every Christian grandparent needs to hear and act upon. I strongly recommend that grandparents not only read—but study—Grandparenting with Grace!”
- Larry Fowler, Founder of The Legacy Coalition
“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, Parenting First Aid, and other gospel-rich resources for families and churches
“Being a grandparent is a wonderful privilege. It includes most of the joys of parenthood without some of the difficult challenges. Though multiple resources are available for parents seeking wisdom for godly parenting, advice for grandparents is practically nonexistent. This is a book every grandparent should read. It is refreshingly grounded in the gospel, essential for guidance in our relationships with our grandchildren, and is also filled with practical tips. If you are a grandparent, do not wait to profit from this invaluable resource.”
- Tom Julien, Former Executive Director of Encompass World Partners
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781948130691 |
| PRICE | US$15.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Kay B, Educator
Excellent written view of responsibilities of a grandparent in rearing a grandchild in a Christian environment. Many bible verses that will move into my daily mantra and sharing with child and grandchild.
TheBook D, Reviewer
Excellent book, and read from my perspective as a mom of young kids. I think every grandparent should read this book about the importance of investing in the next generation (their own grandchildren, as well as other children around them). Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to review!
