LOVE, PURPOSE AND HOPE - by Sue Campbell

My husband and I are getting ready for a new chapter in our life – grandparenthood!  My role here at DeWitt Redeemer gives me a big advantage to prepare for it in having connections to many wonderful families and grandparent role models.  I also have access to great resources – one of which we’ve been enjoying through our church subscription to Right NowMedia.  Dan and I have been sitting down in the evenings when we can to watch sessions of “Extreme Grandparenting” by Tim and Darcy Kimmel.  We’ve learned that there are 3 needs that God wires into all of us – the need for: 

·         a secure LOVE

        ·         a significant PURPOSE

·         and a sufficient HOPE

The Kimmels talk about the importance of a grandparent’s role in helping to fill these needs in a grandchild and we can’t wait to do our part!

But, in the meantime, it occurs to me that these 3 things are important for all of us who call ourselves Christ-followers to do for all of those in our spheres of influence.  Christ calls us to be a blessing to others by telling them of His unconditional, never-ending love – giving us the security we can’t get anywhere else.  He also wants us to help and support others as they seek and play out their unique purposes.  Finally, no matter how messy or mean-spirited or cynical the world might seem, Christ calls us to be hope to others that’s sufficient to get them through it - to live His better way.

If you haven’t yet checked out the great kids’ videos, parenting helps, Bible studies, etc. available through Right Now Media – I really encourage you to take some time to do so!