Legacy Coalition Blog Team

Written by Tina Bradford, Director of Prayer One of our senior saints shared that her church, when she was growing up, had revival services for a week each summer. She vividly recalls listening to the sermons and sensing her need for Christ, yet she would not move out of the pew. Each night she would […]

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications Labor Day has come to be known for the parades, picnics, fireworks, and parties that occur alongside this federal holiday. However, it would be interesting to ask our grandchildren if they understand why we celebrate Labor Day. Here are some facts to share with them! A Brief

Written by Judy Douglass, Author, Blogger, and Podcaster Hopefully, you will be with or talk with some of your grandchildren on Grandparent’s Day (September 10th). What a great time to tell them a little about your heritage—it’s theirs as well. If you ask my children about their heritage, they will say, “On my father’s side

Written by John Coulombe, Director of Spiritual Development, Legacy Coalition Recently a friend of my vintage shared that he couldn’t attend an event because his parents wouldn’t let him go out! Realizing he was in his 70s, I questioned whether or not his parents were actually still alive! His response? “No, I’m actually referring to

Written by Sharon Czerwien, Author and Homeschool Mom Are your grandchildren homeschooled? God can use you to creatively influence and benefit their education whether they live nearby or far away. Below you’ll find different ideas for how you can help! Four Ideas for Local Grandchildren 1. Take a purposeful trip to the library. A visit

Written by Bob Russell, Author & Former Pastor (originally posted at bobrussell.org) My wife Judy recently showed me an old photo she took nearly 50 years ago of my grandfather, John Pratt, and our two sons. Our youngest son Phil has only a few faint memories of his “Great-grandpa Pratt,” and Rusty, who was around

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications If you are like me, your family had a reunion each summer. It was a wonderful way to reconnect, strengthen familial bonds, create lasting memories, and learn about our fascinating family heritage. Over the years, as my grandparents and parents have passed away, marriages and funerals have

Written by Roxy Wiley, Author of DIY Camp Grandma “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him.” Ephesians 1:17 NET Bible What a verse for our grandchildren! This is one of many we have prayed through

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications As the summer marches on, many of our churches are planning out their church calendar year starting with Fall. This is a great time for churches to think about incorporating, into their current senior saint ministries, a grandparenting focus. More and more older adults are catching the

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications Is a road trip with your grands in your summer plans? Road trips are a great way to get better acquainted as well as strengthen your bond with your grandchildren. You will not be alone, as multigenerational travel, especially grandparents with grandchildren, is a trend that is