Write A Book, Leave A Legacy

Ever wonder how you can make a difference in your kids' lives that will long outlast you?  Here's an idea to consider.  Try writing a devotional book.  One of my coaching clients has a book like that from her mother and raves at how precious it is to have in her adult life.

Don't think you're a writer?  Of course you are.  If you have ideas, you can write.  You may not be the next Nicholas Sparks.  But you're leaving a legacy.  A collection of memories.  Here are some tips:

• Write down a praise verse
• Write three things you praise God for
• Write a prayer for them based on the content of the verse
• Include an experience from your childhood that pertains to the topic
• Keep each day's devotional to one page (perhaps just a couple paragraphs)
• Start by trying to get one month's worth.  Then another until you have 365
• Publish your own book (visit www.blurb.com)

This is something you could consider as a Christmas gift.  You may not be done by December 25 this year.  But you could provide them with a working copy of your work so far.

The important thing is to make a difference in your kids' lives.  Do that and you'll be building a strong family.  With a strong family you are able to Serve Strong!

Comments

[Carla]

Did you write one that is 365 pages???? I'm just curious! I want to see it, if you did.

[Betty Robertson]

I did the reverse of that and wrote a book of memories for my parents one year and gave it to them for Christmas. I will never forget my Daddy sitting by the fireplace reading, with tears streaming down his cheeks. CHERISHED MEMORIES was just another way of saying thank you to my mother and father for their investment in my life.

[Scott Couchenour]

Carla - 365 pages is a lot, I admit. I've not gone that far. But over time, I'm sure it can be done. As the old Chinese saying goes, "the long journey begins with a step" (or something like that)

[Scott Couchenour]

Betty - That's a great idea. It's a way to communicate shared experiences and experience them all over again.