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 [...]
Deep in every parent's soul is an ache and a deep desire for their children to know God. To not suffer in this world. To be successful. To be happy. But from the moment we are given our precious children, there is a battle for their souls that will have an impact on their ability [...]
Using a Legacy Letter to Preserve Your Life's Lessons for Future Generations Your legacy isn’t just about your assets. Of course, as part of our Life-Centered Planning process, we will help you coordinate with attorneys and tax experts to create an estate plan that will provide for your heirs in accordance with your last wishes. [...]
We've settled into our routines once again in this new year, perhaps made some changes and recalibrated how we will invest the days that God has given. Before the days slip by too quickly, what is it that we had in our hearts to pursue and apply in our lives this year? That thing [...]
Hebrews 13:16 (NIV) “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Walking up to a doorstep on Halloween, a little boy discovered an empty bowl of candy and instinctively put his hands into his own bag to replenish the empty bowl. Sometimes from the [...]
Living in the rhythm of our daily routines, we can lose sight of the eternal perspective Jesus intended for us to live by. Our Kingdom focus can become blurry while we attend to all the pressing needs surrounding us. And yet living with an eternal perspective in every aspect of our lives would relieve so [...]
I've heard it said that it is not what is taught, but caught. Likewise, it is not what we expect but what we inspect that reveals whether or not the legacy we are seeking to pass on is "sticking". The next generation stands to inherit a lot from those who have gone before them. Families [...]
Schedules and resolutions are made, but why is time so difficult to manage? Time's Up. Seemingly a never-ending cycle of opportunities to invest moments for the here and now or for eternity, in reality, time is an evaporating commodity that we will be accountable for, ultimately having an earthly end. In light of this vacuum called [...]
Forgiveness has always been at the heart of God’s redemptive plan for our relationship with him and each other. Navigating through sin, emotions and consequences can make choosing forgiveness challenging, but once the decision is made to forgive, the peace that follows and the fruit borne confirm the choice. August 7th is International Forgiveness Day [...]
The celebration of Independence Day for our nation has passed, but freedom's bell continues to ring on in many areas of our lives. There are many freedoms we can enjoy, but freedom is not always available depending on political or personal oppression. The freedom to worship, political freedom, individual freedom to live and to prosper [...]
