Parenting Tips on Teaching Generosity: Part 2

Jul 9, 2013 by Jim and Jerolyn Bogear

Last Tuesday we began to list the tips we give on teaching Generosity from our book, Faith Legacy: Six Values to Shape Your Child’s Journey. In a world where they will be encouraged to scrap and scrape their way to the top to get all they can for themselves, generosity is a trait that needs to be instilled early in their life. Here is the rest of that list.

Remember, parents, we must be models of these values for our children to see the “value” in them. More is caught than taught. So live this week generously.

read more

Parenting Tips on Teaching Generosity: Part 1

Jul 2, 2013 by Jim and Jerolyn Bogear

The sixth value that our family lives by is Generosity. And we are not just talking about being generous with money and possessions, although that is included. We can also be generous with our time, talents, attitude, and in extending grace to others. Giving over and beyond in all we do shows the heart of God to those we come in contact with. Training your children to follow this same life of generosity just takes a little bit of intentionality. Here are some ideas on instilling this value into their lives:

read more

Winning Where It Counts Most: Part 2

Jun 27, 2013 by Jim and Jerolyn Bogear

For Part 1 of this story, read Tuesday’s blog.

Mickelson played a tournament that, like usual, ended last Sunday, June 9. He did well and finished second. He flew home to California instead of heading east where the US Open is being played in Pennsylvania. He went to be with his family. Mickelson was home for their oldest child’s 8^th grade graduation that was on Wednesday. He then took a red-eye flight Wednesday night and arrived early Thursday morning, headed to the golf course, and arrived about 1-½ hours before his tee time.

read more

Winning Where It Counts Most: Part 1

Jun 25, 2013 by Jim and Jerolyn Bogear

As I begin to write this, Phil Mickelson is only half way through the US Open golf tournament. By the time you read this, Sunday, June 16, 2013 will have passed. It will be Father’s Day, Phil Mickelson’s birthday, and the conclusion of the US Open golf tournament.

Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer who plays on the PGA tour and has won a number of tournaments. He is considered one of the better ones to ever play the game.
I enjoy watching and playing golf, and have been a Mickelson fan for some time. Like so many others I only know of him, and like him, from a distance. We often hear how he will stay around signing autographs and taking pictures for the fans.  But I have watched his commitment to his family, which has also increased my long distance appreciation for him. I chose to write this before the completion of the tournament because it is not based on whether he wins or loses (he is currently tied for 1^st); rather for the values he demonstrated right before this prestigious tournament known as our National Championship, the US Open. It is considered one of the four Major Championships golf recognizes in one season. To win it has become a priority for all golfers. Simply put, Big Week! And Mickelson has finished a record 5 times as runner-up. Some have said if anyone should win this tournament, it is Phil Mickelson.

read more