I have a confession to make. I am an addict. My addition? The applause and approval of others. Though I am an introvert by nature, I love the praises of men even if it’s uncomfortable. I’ve discovered something else. I’m not alone in this addiction. In his Gospel, John reveals this as a widespread human […]
Four Kinds of Grandparents – Part Two It’s a new year! A time for some new beginnings. I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s Resolutions, but there is one resolution I would get behind as opportunity to impact another generation. It’s the resolution of intentionality. I’m not talking about being intentional about going to […]
Do you remember this children’s Christmas song?… You better watch out, you better not cry,You better not pout, I’m telling you why,Santa Claus is comin’ to town…He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice,Gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.Santa Claus is comin’ to town. As a young boy, I found the tune engaging, but […]
My favorite Christmas carol is Charles Wesley’s Hark! The Herald Angelsl Sing. It’s a carol rich with truth and powerful images of Christ’s glory as the Prince of Peace, and a moving declaration of His divine humility – “Mild He lays His glory by; Born that man no more may die.” First titled Hymn for […]
The first ever national Grandparenting Summit (conference) in Frisco, Texas is history. What an amazing experience being part of a movement of God to call an army of godly grandparents to a life of intentionality that matters for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Larry Fowler, CEO of the Legacy Coalition, and the man behind […]
Traditions for the sake of tradition tend toward irrelevance. However, traditions rooted in meaning and purpose, when observed with intentionality and some measure of creativity, can be transformational. Advent is one of those traditions. It is also one often neglected or ignored. Today is the first Sunday of Advent on the Church calendar. Historically it […]
I will make every effort to see that after my departureyou will always be able to remember these things. 2 Peter 1:15 What do tattoos and intentional grandparents have in common? Valerie Bell, CEO of Awana, addressed 800 grandparents last week at the National Legacy Grandparenting Summit in Frisco, Texas, explains the common thread. […]
Only be careful, and watch yourselves closelyso that you do not forget. (Deut. 4:9) Which is easiest to remember—the positive things that have happened to you, or the negative, painful things? We have a propensity as human being to remember the negative things more easily than the positive ones. In fact, researchers say that we […]
Being a Grandparent of a Child with Special Needs Emily Pearl Kingsley wrote an article in 1987, called Welcome to Holland, about her journey as the mother of a child with disability. Essentially, it was about how being a parent of a child with disability is akin to planning a trip to Italy, only to […]
I’ve asked permission from my friend, Ken Summers, former Colorado State Representative, pastor and Executive Director of Teen Challenge for the Rocky Mountains to share with you his perspective on a legacy of truth that we as grandparents ought to be leaving for another generation. I think you will find his thoughts from 2 Peter […]
