Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
Even under the best circumstances, it takes time and intention to disciple grandchildren and pass on a legacy of faith. So how much harder is the assignment in a family experiencing fractures such as divorce, estrangement, or prodigals? How are grandparents to reach grandchildren for Christ when there are such barriers? In Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers, Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, offers a helpful guide to influencing grandchildren's spiritual lives even in the most discouraging and hurtful situations, such as when· an adult child is not following the Lord· grandchildren are not being raised by the adult child and access to them is limited· grandparents are prohibited from addressing spiritual matters when they visit their grandchildrenOvercoming Grandparenting Barriers provides guidance and strategies along with encouragement for grandparents to persevere--to understand that they are not alone and that their role is too crucial to give up on reaching the next generation for Christ.
Endorsements (8)
“In his new book, Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers, Larry Fowler offers hope, strategies, and new ideas to those who feel ‘stuck’ in navigating the challenging realities of family dynamics. Drawing on keen insights from the Scriptures, Larry will equip you to trust God’s heart, timing, and life-changing power to transform your broken past into His promised future. Larry not only asks the hard questions mined from his personal experience and years of counseling, he offers inspiring perspectives and practical steps that will unleash the gospel of grace in your family! Grandparents, you are a critical tool for spiritual influence and healing, and this book is an answer to your prayers to prepare you for that role.”
“This book gives hope and much-needed biblical wisdom as well as practical tools for grandparents in less than ideal relationships with their children. The insights and applications for rebuilding relationships with grace are so helpful. Larry and Josh have teamed up to provide biblical wisdom and practical applications that will be used of God to rebuild broken bridges. No doubt this will provide many grandparents with the tools they need to make an eternal impact on their grandchildren and generations to follow.”
“As I read this book, it felt like Larry Fowler and Josh Mulvilhill were inside my mind, heart, and soul. Every grandparent must read this book; believe me, the insights and practical ideas have the power to change the trajectory of your life as a grandparent. I loved it.”
“Grandparenting is a special blessing in life . . . but can also be a blessed pain! If God created the first family, and they experienced problems, then I guess we are no exception. Larry Fowler addresses biblically, vulnerably, and with clarity some of the issues, principles, and strategies for extended families like ours. I encourage you to read, weep, pray, persevere, and grow in your wisdom as you lead the way!”
“Being close to your grandchild is much more than living down the street from them. At the core, it’s being relationally close no matter where you live. As Larry Fowler has written in Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers, we take a step of faith and extend grace, hope, and forgiveness in our grandparenting role. And where might we access those heavenly virtues? As Larry notes, through the grace, hope, and forgiveness of our Lord. Larry’s new book will be an encouragement as you seek to live out one of your most important roles as a spiritually attuned, proactive grandparent.”
“This book is a godsend for any grandparent who is struggling connecting with their grandchildren due to relationship issues. If your adult child has walked away from the Lord, perhaps you’ve been denied the opportunity to give testimony to your grandkids. This book gives you hope.”
“I’ve seen it so often—messy family relationships that leave grandparents discouraged, distressed, hurting, and often hopeless. There has been very little written to address this huge need, so I was very excited to read Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers. My friend Larry Fowler’s personal stories, his use of Scripture, and his many practical helps create one ‘aha’ moment after another. I’ll be telling every grandparent I know that there is hope!”
“Deeply rooted in God’s Word and offering practical insights and suggestions, Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers is a must-read for every grandparent, pastor, and Christian counselor!”
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