Make a GRAND Plan for Your Legacy

A collage celebrating joyful grandparenting moments: children exploring, a baby lifted, a child with grandparents. Text reads "Faithful Grandparenting on Grand Monday Nights. Embrace Your Role: Legacy of Love." Logo included.

Grandparents, make a grand plan for your legacy with your family. There’s a terrific ministry dedicated to helping you have a greater spiritual impact on your family. The Legacy Coalition provides a wide variety of resources. I highly recommend a visit to the website to browse through the resources, subscribe to Grand Monday Nights, and…

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The Simple Gold Bracelet

A woman wearing a white shirt sits on a balcony, her wrist adorned with a simple gold bracelet. Next to her, a pot of vibrant red flowers blooms. The text reads "The Simple Gold Bracelet" at the top and "FaithFirstParent.com" at the bottom. A small plant rests on the table beside her.

Post by guest blogger, Diane Applehoff. Watch for more stories, ideas, and strategies to connect to the younger generation. A simple gold bracelet is my most cherished gift! When I was young, the most interesting relative I knew was my mother’s sister, Almira. She was truly a  fascinating person. She was a missionary nurse who…

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Give Grands Something Worthwhile to Remember

An older adult and a child holding hands walk along a sandy path toward the beach. The text reads, "Positively influence their memories with moments that matter." A website address, "FaithFirstParent.com," is below.

Being a grandparent is the greatest gift you can have in life on several levels. First, it lets you get to know (and hopefully positively influence) the next generation in your family. These are the folks who, long after you are gone, will carry your legacy forward so make sure they have something worthwhile to…

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