Legacy Coalition Blog Team

Written by David Wheeler, Legacy Coalition Pastor’s Division The holidays are usually marked by noise and chaos: little ones running around with screams of delight…lots of music…conversations around dinner tables…football games blaring on the TV…etc. “Silence” isn’t a word we resonate with during the holiday season, unless we hear the song “Silent Night” playing at […]

The greatest gift we can give to our grandkids is the gift of time⎯device-free, wholly engaged, eye-to-eye time. Games are a perfect platform for spending that kind of time together. And even if there is an ocean between you, there are ways to get eye-to-eye with a game.

We all learn in different ways. As grandparents, effectively sharing the gospel with our grandkids means thinking about how each one learns best. Dr. Joannie DeBrito shares a variety of ways to help you reach each one of your precious grandkids with the good news of Jesus Christ.

What can you do to be present with loved ones even if you are not able to celebrate physically with them? Deb del Villar shares practical ideas to help you stay connected to your children and grandchildren this Christmas, even if from a distance.

Advent is a season of pausing, pondering, and preparing for celebrating the arrival of the Christ Child. It is a time of wonder and expectation. The eyes of a small child, enamored and mesmerized by lights and shining packages, quickly remind us of this fact.

One of the most important virtues we can pass down to our grandchildren is generosity—an outward expression of love rooted in the heart of God. Teaching our grandchildren generosity is more than showing them how to share; it is showing them how to reflect Christ in the way they live.

Most of us will gather later this month to enjoy what I believe is the best mixture of flavors, textures, and colors on the dining room table all year. At some point, the conversation is likely to turn toward what we are grateful for. I love this part of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, mostly because I wait with anticipation to hear the things my grandchildren thank God for.

Psalm 78 isn’t just historical—it’s also instructive. This post walks through the psalm, highlighting lessons we can learn from Israel’s history and sharing ways to remember God’s faithfulness and pass His truth to future generations.

Several years ago, Larry Fowler and the Legacy Coalition Board responded to God’s direction, embarking on a prayer-filled journey to find Larry’s successor as CEO. And God answered. Abundantly. More than they could have imagined!

Have you noticed judgmental attitudes are in abundance these days and grace is harder to find? Now, more than ever, we as Christians have the opportunity to follow the example of Jesus Christ and give grace to everyone. Responding with grace often leads to a path of forgiveness and healing.