Grandchildren

Grandchildren illuminate and enliven the world for their grandparents. Among the many pleasures of having a grandchild is the chance to see the world as new again, discovering the world’s beauty and wonder through fresh eyes. Sharing grandchildren stories with fellow grandparents, friends, and family members is a precious gift.

Unclaimed Blessings

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Don’t stay stuck with worry, ask God for what you need.

The Joys of Being a Grandparent

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Thank You, God, for the gift of being a grandparent—it’s one of Your best inventions ever!

Family Memories, Stitched Across Time

By Sonya Maizell3 min read

Florals and gingham, linens and lace—each scrap of fabric was a piece of family history.

60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl with her two granddaughters

Lesley Stahl: The Blessings of Grandchildren

By Lesley Stahl8 min read

Aging can present its share of challenges but, as award-winning 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl reminds us, for many of us, it also brings the blessings of grandchildren.

Guideposts: 60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl embraces her two young granddaughters

Lesley Stahl on Being a Grandmother

Renowned 60 Minutes correspondent and grandmother of two Lesley Stahl, who shared her story in the May 2016 issue of Guideposts, explains why grandparents matter.

Words of love and gratitude for a dying grandmother

Saying Goodbye to My Beloved Grandmother

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts guest blogger Carol Hatcher searches for the right words of gratitude for a dying grandmother.

A God Who Meets Us at Our Level

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox likes to connect with her small grandchildren at their level, just like God meets us.

A grandmother is celebrated by how she touched the lives of others.

A Grandmother’s Loving Touch

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen remembers her grandmother, a woman who reached into many lives with a loving and intentional touch.

A day of apple picking with Grandmother Michelle Cox and her grandkids.

Making Family Memories at the Apple Orchard

By Michelle Cox1 min read

Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox recently took her young grandkids to visit an apple orchard and invited us to come along for a day of making family memories.