Ask a Pastor Column

Q: I’m having a hard time relating to my grandchildren. I don’t understand their problems and can’t seem to help them. What can I do?

A: It does seem like the generational gaps are widening in our culture. As changes in our culture accelerate, it can be harder and harder to keep up, particularly because we keep slowing down! The reality is that, as we age, more effort is required to keep pace with our children or grandchildren. As one who has spent a significant amount of time with the youth of this generation, I think I can offer some biblical principles that I’ve found to remain true and rel...