Pass It On
A magazine editor named Gilbert Beers, once wrote about one of his ancestors and the legacy she left. She was captured by a tribe of Indians in 1663, and was about to be burned at the stake, when she began to sing hymns to God. Her husband heard her singing, was able to find her in the middle of the forrest and rescue her. Had she not sung in the face of death, Gilbert's family would have never existed.
That story illustrates a profound truth: By honoring your parents and ancestors for their positive contributions in your life, you highlight the legacy of their lives. In doing so, you pass on to succeeding generations stories of lessons learned and wisdom gathered.
One final thought. How you relate to your parents and speak about them today, can demonstrate for your children a powerful statement of love. It also allows the wisdom of one generation to pass to the next.
I'm Dennis Rainey, and that's Real Family Life.
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Dave and Ann have been married for more than 40 years and have spent the last 35 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® since 1993, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.
Dave and Ann helped plant Kensington Community Church in Detroit, Michigan where they served together in ministry for more than three decades, wrapping up their time at Kensington in 2020.
The Wilsons are the creative force behind DVD teaching series Rock Your Marriage and The Survival Guide To Parenting, as well as authors of the recently released books Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019) and No Perfect Parents (Zondervan, 2021).
Dave is a graduate of the International School of Theology, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. A Ball State University Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dave served the Detroit Lions as Chaplain for thirty-three years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active with Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small group leader, and mentor to countless women.
The Wilsons live in the Detroit area. They have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, three daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren.
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