Redeeming The Time As Grandparents
Tom Cammenga reflects on mortality and the brevity of life following a pastoral visit to a dying church member, then considers how grandparents can faithfully pass down their faith and values to the next generation within the context of God's sovereign providence. The article combines practical wisdom about intergenerational discipleship with theological meditation on human finitude and eternity, offering guidance for grandparents seeking to redeem their time in service to their grandchildren's spiritual formation.
Early in my first term as an elder, it was my privilege to visit an elderly widow in the hospital who was very near the end of her earthly pilgrimage. It was a beautiful Saturday morning, and I enjoyed the drive to the hospital, although I was a bit unsure what I would find when I arrived. When I walked into her room, the first thought I had was that it seemed small, but I cannot say now whether that was indeed the case or whether it was simply my impression. She lay in bed with an oxygen mask...
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