Loving Grandchildren Near and Far

Becoming a grandparent changes your heart in ways you never expect.

In this episode of Only for a Season, I share the story of becoming a grandparent for the first time and how that love only grew as our family expanded. I talk about the joy of holding a grandchild for the first time, the pain of distance when some grandchildren move far away, and the lessons learned about staying connected across miles.

This episode is especially for grandparents who have grandchildren living out of state. The worries, the missing of everyday moments, and the question of whether the bond will remain strong. I share what we learned through phone calls, Facetime, visits, birthdays, and being intentional with love.

It is a reminder that while distance changes how we connect, it does not change how deeply we love.

The episode closes with encouragement for grandparents to cherish every season, build strong relationships early, and keep their grandchildren covered in prayer.

Because these seasons move quickly, and grandchildren truly are a gift, only for a season.

As 2025 comes to a close, many of us are carrying the weight of different seasons.
Some were filled with joy and answered prayers.
Others were marked by loss, waiting, or quiet struggle.

In this end-of-year episode, I reflect on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and the truth that there is a season for everything. We talk about how God is present in both the good and the difficult moments, how no season is wasted, and how waiting does not mean God is absent.

This episode is also a reminder to look beyond ourselves. If someone you know has walked through a hard season this year, now is the time to stand in the gap for them. Not just by saying you will pray, but by reaching out and praying with them, right then if you are able.

As we prepare our hearts to welcome 2026, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, reflect, pray boldly, and trust God with every season ahead.

If this message resonates with you, consider sharing it with someone who may need encouragement today.

In this episode of Only for a Season, we talk about something many fathers struggle with but rarely discuss. The power of asking for forgiveness. As dads, we carry a responsibility to guide, protect, and speak life into our children. Yet there are moments when frustration gets the best of us, and words slip out that should never have been spoken.

I share a personal story from the season when my daughters were teenagers, a moment when anger took over and the weight of my own words broke the peace in our home. The silence that followed. The regret that settled in. And the steps I had to take to make things right.

This is an episode about humility, healing, and the courage it takes for a father to say I’m sorry.
If you are carrying unresolved tension between you and your child, or if years have passed without restoration, I encourage you to lean into this message. Forgiveness begins with a humble heart. And healing often starts with one honest conversation.

No matter what season you are in as a father, God can use even the painful moments to shape you, strengthen you, and restore what was broken.