Legacy Coalition Blog Team

Written by Elaine McAllister, Author and Friend of Legacy Coalition When my elderly mother lived in a retirement home, I brought a flowering plant to hang just outside her window. It was bright and colorful. I knew she would enjoy it that Spring, but never imagined a sweet little bird would as well. Sheltered in […]

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist In Part 1 of this blog, Dr. Joannie shared the abusive causes of her strained relationship with her mother. Now she picks up with how she avoided passing on the same experiences to her own daughters and found healing instead. Realization Fast forward to about ten years

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist We live in a broken world, and that brokenness often begins in the family. Patterns of addiction, abuse, sexual immorality, greed, and selfishness can start within family relationships and be passed on from generation to generation and transferred to the greater culture at large. But it doesn’t

Each year provides new opportunities for grandparents like you to pass on your faith to your grandkids. Here are five key areas to consider! 1. Plan for School Breaks or Vacations Make plans for a special day with the grandkids when you know they are available. Check their school calendars online or ask for a

Written by Pastor George Posthumus, Associate Director of Pastors Division From time to time, we hear unbelievers speak of God as a cosmic killjoy, or that He’s unkind and uncaring. However, the very coming of Jesus at Christmas was “when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared” (Titus 3:4). Christmas

Written by Kristin Couch, blogger of The Palest Ink Oh, how Christmas sparkled on Washington Street! The chill of December, the snow piling high on my grandparents’ front porch, the twinkly lights fluttering as they lay draped against the decorated Fraser Fir which brushed up against the living room’s windowpanes. My brother and I pushed

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications In Part 1 of this blog, we looked at what it means to be intentional and shared practical ideas to share with younger grandchildren. In today’s Part 2, we will discuss ways to anticipate and celebrate this Advent season with our older grandchildren. Week 1 – Promise

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications As grandparents, we seek to be intentional and grasp every opportunity the Lord affords to share our faith with our families. Advent season is a prime time to accomplish this critical responsibility with joy! This blog will cover some ways to be more purposeful this Advent, capturing

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications The holiday season is fast upon us! Many of us will be blessed with seeing family we may not see often throughout the rest of the year. Sometimes, the added stress of planning and preparing for a holiday get-together can lead to short tempers and frayed nerves.

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications When you hear the word patriotism, what comes to mind? It can mean a variety of things to different people. Patriotism is generally defined as a love for or devotion to one’s country. It is the feeling of pride that comes when you see the flag unfurled