Can you believe it? Another year, 2016, is in the history books. As 2017 begins, it can be so easy to be so focused on the things we are planning for 2017 we forget to take time to thank God for His many blessings – big and small – from 2016. So, let’s take some time to remember […]
Yesterday I posted my Top Five Reasons for Focusing our Grandchildren on Giving at Christmas, but today I want to stop to think about the Top Five reasons for Focusing our Grandchildren on Receiving at Christmas . . . yes, I said “receiving”! At Christmas children – and adults, too – think quite a bit about
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“Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer. Fun for all that children call their favorite time of the year!” Ah, yes… Christmas time is here. While our grandchildren are likely to be focused on the gifts they hope to receive (for many children it is their favorite time of year), I believe it is the
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Written by author David Nicholson John 15:22 The words spoken by our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Have you ever pondered the question, What if Jesus had never been born? To be honest, the question never entered my head until I was well into my 30s . . . while sitting in my adult Sunday
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with Tim and Darcy Kimmel Previously I shared with you how Tim and Darcy Kimmel challenged the grandparents at the Legacy Grandparenting Summit to be gracious grandparents and today I’m happy to share the rest of what they had to say about the four wonderful roles outlined in the Bible of how to be grandparents . .
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With Tim and Darcy Kimmel The last general session on the last day of the first-ever Legacy Grandparenting Summit was leg by Tim and Darcy Kimmel . . . yes, the Kimmels. As I have said, the Legacy Coalition did not “skimp” when it came to lining up top quality speakers who had much to share
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As the church, and Children’s Ministries in particular, come to understand the significant impact and difference engaged and intentional grandparents can and will make in the lives of their grandchildren, certainly they will want to focus upon developing strong and effective Grandparenting Ministries. Intentional Christian Grandparenting needs to be a part of every church’s ministry
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There is so much that could be shared from the first-ever Legacy Grandparenting Summit, but one essential thing I must share is Larry Fowler’s Christian Grandparenting Declaration. Larry challenged us with this the first general session of the Summit (November 15, 2016). Pastors, is this not how you want the grandparents in your church to see their roles? Click here
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As I was thinking about what to write today, God brought to mind 1 Corinthians 13:4 . . . Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. These verses give us a very clear view of what love is, and shows us how to love
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Do you know why 43% matters? It truly matters because, according to the Barna Group, 43% of people make the decision to receive God’s gift of grace and forgiveness by placing their trust in Jesus before the age of 13. Yes, before the age of 13. This statistic should get our attention and remind us how
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