In our desire to leave a legacy to loved ones, we can miss the mark if we don't understand what the focus of our legacy should be. Legacy is not measured by our ability, but by the character that is behind all that we do. The substance of a successful legacy is faithfulness. The substance [...]
As we embark on a new year, reaching our goals or making lasting changes in the new year can feel daunting. Last year's goals might still need some attention or rejuvenation. But some goals were not meant to be accomplished in a year. They are meant to be accomplished over a lifetime. Leaving a legacy in [...]
Choosing our Attitude Helps us to Leave a Legacy of Contagious Gratitude! It starts the moment we first wake up and continues with every word and deed we express to those around us as we go about our days. We create an atmosphere of gratitude or ingratitude each day. This Thanksgiving and all year through, [...]
There are a lot of things that can invoke fear in our lives. Fear of not doing enough for our family. Fear of not leaving the legacy we want to leave for loved ones. But there is a fear we should embrace that dispels all other fears. The Fear of Not Doing Enough The fear [...]
The day has come, or so you thought. Your child has grown up and is now legally an adult. The only problem is they don't want to leave home. Now what? Preparing your adult children to successfully leave the nest is possible but it takes intentionality. We can feel guilty kicking our kids to the [...]
Every parent of adult children has moments of remorse when their children make mistakes and let's be honest, in the not-so-proud moments of parenting. We feel we are somehow to blame and don't know how to handle this phase of life that seems to be "hands off" to parents. The feeling that we did not do [...]
Happy Father's Day! On Father's Day, we set aside time to reflect on all that our fathers have done for us. We usually receive a card and maybe a thoughtful gift. This Father's Day, consider writing legacy letters from Dad. Legacy Letters from Dad—A Gift from Dad In my book, Create a Thriving Family Legacy—How [...]
When we receive a gift we are eager to offer thanks. We recognize the cost that went into such an offering. But some gifts we don't recognize the significance of or we can forget about over time unless we are intentional to reflect and remember. Memorial Day is an opportunity and a reminder to [...]
Parents want to feel like they have done well in the raising of their children, but sometimes the metrics for that determination can get a little wonky. We base our success on their behavior or on whether they are like us, and can feel shame when they don't measure up to . . . [...]
You raised your children to know God and to live their faith out authentically. You modeled this lifestyle and legacy in front of your children, as well. But the day came when your child brought shame to your family name and by their actions did not represent the family legacy well. Finding hope when [...]
