Parting Words

I returned home late last night from my week in Dallas. I was greeted by snow in Denver, our first of the season. Today I made a trip to the fitness center before my IV infusion at McKee Medical Center. I am pleased the with my busy schedule, I have not experienced some of the(…)

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Self-Discipline

Today we wrapped up the Legacy Summit with messages from Josh McDowell and Tim and Annie Kimmel. The breakout session I attended was with Jay Kessler, the former Director of Youth for Christ. He reflected on his life story, ministry and our present challenges. With the aging of “boomers” we are reminded that we will(…)

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Life and Faith Stages

The Legacy Summit that I am attending features some well known counselors, teachers and preachers from years past. All those I remember from my youth ministry days are now fellow grandparents. Last night we heard from Chuck Swindoll. Tonight we will hear from Gary Chapman and John Trent. Tomorrow Josh McDowell and Tim Kimmel are(…)

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The Church – God’s Temple

This is day one of our Legacy Grandparenting Conference. The first general session begins this afternoon and concludes on Thursday afternoon. I’m not sure why they didn’t build in “nap time” into the schedule!? BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…  “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If(…)

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Our Bodies, The Holy Spirit’s Temple

Today I flew to Dallas, Texas for the “Legacy Conference.” This is the first national conference on Christian grandparenting. There are a host of great speakers and topics and the schedule for the next three days will be full and challenging. BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…. “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the(…)

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Man’s Wisdom, God’s Wisdom

After Riley’s football game yesterday afternoon, we gathered at Christian and Bridget’s home for my birthday dinner. They surprised me with an ice cream cake. The family joined for a picture after yesterday’s game with “Coach Christian” and “star” Riley. BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words,(…)

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