Written by Jane Larsen, Director of Connections, Legacy Coalition When I first accepted the invitation to share my experience being a new grandma, I thought it would be so easy. After all, being a grandma has been a joy and a dream come true! As I pondered what to share, I had a jarring realization […]
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Written by Carol Beaver, Church Advocate, Legacy Coalition As a child, I looked forward to Decoration Day each year. Mom would put together a picnic lunch while my dad gathered flowers from his garden beds. The collected mason jars, set aside through the year, would become vases for multiple bouquets. I was the errand girl and
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Written by Sylvia Schroeder, blogger of When the House is Quiet One of my missionary colleagues gave me an illustration of life in the jungle. It held a punch that I hope I never forget. South American roads at times are little more than frequently trodden paths, unpaved and unmarked. When hard rains come, those
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Written by Barbara Reaoch, author, Director of the Children’s Division of Bible Study Fellowship International Vacation requests were approved and tickets bought. The beds were ready and the refrigerator was stocked. Finally, the day came! Our three grandchildren were on their way for their annual visit. Fully prepared, Ron and I got to the airport
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We at Legacy Coalition thought it would be fun to share some of the things that our mothers taught us as a way to honor them. We have passed down these special lessons, sayings, or thoughts to not only our children but now to our grandchildren as well. As you read through our favorite ones,
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Written by Sylvia Schroeder, blogger of When the House is Quiet My grandsons are going through the picky eating stage. I’ve watched all fourteen grandchildren hit it along the way, and it never fails to bring back memories of my own children’s fussy eating. Whether it was the highchair’s first awful spewing or later when
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Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications In Tennessee where I live, it is time to till up the ground and get ready to plant. In fact, it is a little late for some crops. Throughout the community every year, freshly tilled patches of rich brown dirt show up. The hard soil makes it
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Today, I want to introduce you to my friend, Rachel Mahnke. Rachel has had a major influence in my life in the arena of grandparents raising their grandchildren. I asked Rachel to write this blog both to encourage those of you who may be doing the same, and to challenge those who are not to
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Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications As I sit and ponder this marvelous life-changing truth, my eyes wander just outside my window. There is freshness in the air, beauty all around, and fragrance filling my nostrils – Spring has sprung. Not only has the season and time changed but so it seems has
Written by Carol Beaver, Church Advocate, Legacy Coalition My recent week as a substitute teacher was quite an experience, filled with ups and downs, joy and tears. The first time teaching face-to-face along with digital students tested my limits. Some moments I just wanted to walk away; yet in the end, I accepted a similar
