Grandparents

Written by John Coulombe, Director of Development, Legacy Coalition Editor’s Note: As we get older, with doctor’s appointments dotting our calendars, and maybe even hospital visits and stays, contemplate these soul-searching and heart-rendering thoughts from John. Above all, are you ready to meet your God? Have you passed on your story – your faith journey […]

Written by Carol Beaver, Church Advocate, Legacy Coalition The aroma of grilling burgers mingles with the fragrance of summer flowers. Flags fly from every lamppost, and red, white, and blue bunting adorns podiums around the town. Parades down Main Street feature marching soldiers, both young and old, as well as local politicians and civic leaders.

Fathers have a tremendous influence in our lives. Charles F. Kettering says, “Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice.” Terri Guillemets echoes that same sentiment, “Every son quotes his father, in words and in deeds.” As you think back to your fathers and grandfathers, what

The celebration of Father’s Day began in the church. The first observance followed the 1907 mining disaster in Monongah, West Virginia. On that day, 361 men lost their lives, 250 of them being fathers. These fathers left behind over 1,000 children who no longer had a dad. In response to a personal request by one

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

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

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

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

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,

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