Don’t Just Dream It- Build It!
Don’t let the thief of comparison steal your family joy! Your family is unique, and your connection should be too."
If you've ever looked at other families and thought, "I could never pull off a big family camp," this post is for you. We are pulling back the curtain on our very first Grand Camp—which lasted exactly 45 minutes on a backyard blanket!
Stop waiting for "someday" to connect intentionally with the next generation. Ask the Lord to spark your imagination, do it your way, and just have FUN. Read the full post for simple ideas to help you start small and build a beautiful legacy today!
The Great Generational Disconnect: Why Your Church Needs to Bust the Silos
The Church: It’s incredibly important to have targeted, specific programs that minister directly to teens, youth, young married couples, seniors, and widows, etc. It is equally important to be intentionally intergenerational. It is not one or the other—it is a beautiful BOTH—AND. Discover why deep, intergenerational connections aren't a luxury—it's the vital Biblical infrastructure smaller and average-sized congregations need to survive, thrive, and weather any storm.
Where Do I Belong? Building a CrossGen Life When Your Family is Small
"No sister or brother to confide in? No grandparents nearby? Are you a single parent? If you are navigating life with a small crew or a painful estrangement, you aren't locked out of the dream. Belonging is something we can actually build."
“Do I Belong”? An Ache that Echoes in Every Heart
Mom, do I belong?" It’s a soft, heartbreaking whisper that echoes far beyond my living room. We live in a world starving for connection, yet the Gospel completely flips our insecurities upside down. Discover how stepping onto the cross-generational Bridge of Love reveals the master blueprint for true, joyful belonging.
Stake Your Claim: Build a Spiritually Closer Family
Ready to draw a line in the sand for your family? Your past doesn't define your legacy. Rise up in spiritual authority, stake your claim, and learn how one or two small, daily choices can build a spiritually closer home
The Question That Broke Me Open: Was Dad Proud of Me?
"Cindy, was Dad proud of me?" I didn’t ask how he died. I didn’t ask how my mom was doing. Just one question—raw and unfiltered. If that question echoes in your own heart, a loving heavenly Father is ready to meet you there and heal the father-wound.
The Tightrope Life of Special Needs: Bethany’s Next Chapter
"We want so much more for her than just existing; we want her to achieve her deepest dreams. But special needs change everything, and the finish line is different. Join me for an honest look at the daily tightrope walk of active parenting, finding community, and balancing adult desires with safety in the 'Adult Land of Special Needs.'"
The Art of Letting Go: 7 Ways to Let Love Be The Tie That Binds
"How do we stay close to our children without crowding them as they enter adulthood? Discover 7 practical ways to transition from manager to peer, establishing a family legacy anchored in grace and freedom."
A Never Ending Inheritance
Feeling exhausted by the pressure to raise "perfect" kids? Discover why a lasting legacy doesn't depend on earthly wealth, but on eternal spiritual blessings.
Pouring Into the Generations
Building a generational family isn’t about striving or exhausting our own limited wells. Discover the beautiful rhythm of divine overflow, and how God pours fresh, living water directly into the hearts of our children and grandchildren.
It’s Never Too Late: Finding Family Wholeness (Part 3)
Real relationship repair doesn’t happen magically. In Part 3 of our series, we look past the surface-level cosmetics—the paint, carpets, and curtains—and invite our Spiritual Contractor to do the heavy lifting at the ground level. Discover why uncovering hidden, broken plumbing is actually the first step toward building a family house that stands strong.
It’s Never Too Late: Finding Family Wholeness (part 2)
Struggling to discern when to step in or step back? Discover how to lean into the practice of asking, seeking, and knocking, and find the grace to take your hands off the situation so God can bring true healing to your home.
It’s Never Too Late: Finding Family Wholeness (part 1)
Is your family experiencing brokenness or conflict? Discover a gentle, bite-sized path to family wholeness and the power of surrendering the outcome to God.
Rainbow in a Pew: A Story of a Promise Kept
"I used to sit in the church pew, twisting my Grandma’s amethyst ring to watch stained glass and sunbeams turn into rainbows. She promised it would be mine one day, but then it vanished for forty years. This is a story of a long-lost treasure, a 15 hour road trip, and the beautiful way God keeps His promises across generations."
Life in the Middle: Navigating the Sandwich Generation with Grace
"Are you feeling the squeeze of caring for aging parents while raising your own children? Jeff Barclay shares a raw reflection on 'The Sandwich Generation' and how to find sacred moments in the grocery aisles and doctor's offices."
If you’re navigating this tender in‑between space, take heart. God is forming something beautiful in you and through you.
Read the full story and be encouraged.
“What is That to You?” Escaping the ‘What About Them Trap’
We had a vision of what our “perfect” family should look like. There were certain families I compared us to and certain Christian women I measured myself to. But I quickly realized: we’re broken people, and imperfect people can’t do perfect. I want to share with you how I escape the comparison trap.
CrossGen What?
Discover the heart behind cross-generational living. Learn how our everyday choices—how we listen, forgive, and show up—become seeds of blessing for the next generation."

