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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Deplorables

It is always great to mark another birthday in light of where I found myself three years ago. This morning it was a delight to have Jerry Schemmel, voice of the Colorado Rockies as our guest speaker at our Allies Men’s breakfast at Timberline Church. This afternoon we traveled to Lakewood to watch grandson Riley(…)

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