That’s Noah. He’s been helping us film our series The Power of Your Family Legacy. He understands the power of family—in good and bad ways. He’s got his own family story.
The Hardest Part of Generosity
He was coughing on the plane. Constantly. Clearing his throat. And he was across the aisle from me. That’s the hardest thing about generosity.
The Cure for Half-Hearted Love
Dry, sparse, cracked ground reminded the children of Israel of their spiritual condition. They were half-hearted. They’d turned away.
What Are the Gifts You Give Your Parents?
My mother is 93 years old. Almost 94. She’s remarkably spry for this season of her life. She needs a morning nap and an afternoon nap to keep herself going. And a walker for her balance.
Generosity at Easter?
Jesus was a pauper. He died with nothing more than the clothes on his back. As a pauper, he would have been cast into a pauper’s grave. But an unlikely figure intervened: Joseph of Arimathea.
Why Do We Call It Easter?
They call it Easter. It’s a festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. The week before Easter is called the Holy Week. Maundy Thursday marks the Last Supper, and the washing of the disciples’ feet. Good Friday is the day of the crucifixion and death of Jesus.
A Reflection on War Crimes
In this era of ever-increasing polarization and questions over media bias, we need to pay attention to the rules for radicals playing out in our own understanding of events happening around us.
The Greatest Gifts Are Not Money
What are the greatest gifts? What are the best gifts you can leave behind? My friend Gina died recently. A brain tumor took her life in a matter of months. For years, I’d been long admirers of Gina and her husband Goran. Goran played professional soccer, and in his post career days, he and Gina started a ministry …
How Can I Get Closer to My Parents?
In the family legacy process, I sometimes have kids come to me and ask, “How can I get closer to my parents?” Sometimes the question is phrased, “How can I understand my parents better?”
When A Parent’s Hardest Task Is To ‘Not Do’
“When it comes to your children, the hardest thing is to not do.” –David Green. What does it mean to “not do?” I remember I bought my first car when I was 16 years old. I got my brother to rebuild an engine and install it for me.