22 Dec, 2023

The Goodness of God at Christmas

By |2023-12-22T20:24:35+00:00December 22nd, 2023|Christian, Dad, Faith, Family, Gratitude, Legacy, Mom, Thanksgiving|Comments Off on The Goodness of God at Christmas

Christmas is such a vivid reminder of the goodness of God—the celebration of God fulfilling His promise made hundreds of years earlier that a child would be born who would be both God and man and ultimately deliver His people from their sins and bridge the gap between God and man. The goodness of God [...]

30 Oct, 2023

5 Ways to Steward Gratitude

By |2023-10-30T17:22:29+00:00October 30th, 2023|Christian, Dad, Faith, Family, Gratitude, Legacy, Mom, Thanksgiving|Comments Off on 5 Ways to Steward Gratitude

The crisp fall air stirs and evokes cherished memories of holidays gone by as we anticipate gathering with loved ones. But every year, the holidays might look a little different, and expectations built on past celebrations can rob us of the present. There might be an empty chair at the table this year, or maybe [...]

29 Sep, 2023

3 Ways to Take Care of Loved Ones After You are Gone

By |2023-09-29T18:44:31+00:00September 29th, 2023|Christian, Dad, estate planning, Family, Legacy, LTC insurance, Mom|Comments Off on 3 Ways to Take Care of Loved Ones After You are Gone

October is Long-Term Care Month and a good reminder to consider now the future of your loved ones. Below are 3 ways to take care of loved ones after you are gone. My wife Cathy and I will never regret taking care of our dads. We were blessed to have been able to do so, [...]

29 Aug, 2023

When Failure Looms Over Your Legacy

By |2023-08-29T20:16:20+00:00August 29th, 2023|Christian, Family, Legacy, Mom|Comments Off on When Failure Looms Over Your Legacy

We all have dreams for our children that they would flourish and be healthy and successful. But what happens when they are not? When failure looms over your legacy, there might be victory around the bend. The decisions and mistakes our adult children make have a much bigger impact than the decisions and mistakes they [...]

28 Jul, 2023

Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly Culture

By |2023-07-28T17:59:55+00:00July 28th, 2023|Christian, Family, Legacy, Mom|Comments Off on Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly Culture

As the final days of summer begin to fade and school looms ahead for families, the influences that our children will face have the potential to undo all that we have worked for. Raising godly children in an ungodly culture seems impossible. What's a parent to do? Maybe you've done "all the things" that should [...]

16 Jun, 2023

A Father’s Hope

By |2023-06-16T15:40:37+00:00June 16th, 2023|Family, Legacy, Mom, Time|Comments Off on A Father’s Hope

Every Father's Day is a reminder to everyone to honor their fathers. But it is also a reminder to Christian fathers to examine the hopes they have as a dad and to remind themselves to continue to press on toward those hopes. A father's hope in Christ helps the common hopes of this life to [...]

27 Feb, 2023

The Substance of a Successful Legacy

By |2023-02-27T20:15:06+00:00February 27th, 2023|Christian, Faith, Family, Generations, Legacy, Lifestyle, Values|Comments Off on The Substance of a Successful Legacy

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 [...]

5 Jan, 2023

How to Leave a Family Legacy This Year

By |2023-01-05T21:16:47+00:00January 5th, 2023|Family, Legacy|Comments Off on How to Leave a Family Legacy This Year

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 [...]

22 Nov, 2022

Leave a Legacy of Contagious Gratitude

By |2022-11-22T19:13:26+00:00November 22nd, 2022|Christian, Family, Fear, Generations|Comments Off on Leave a Legacy of Contagious Gratitude

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, [...]

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