Cultivating a Holiday Legacy

A Fresh Wind Midweek

Send us a text

The holidays are quickly approaching, and while it might look different from what we're used to, many have already begun planning and preparing for whatever Thanksgiving and Christmas will look like for their family this year. We put a great deal of thought into the lights, the meal, the decorations, and this year--even the guest list. How many of us will put the same level of intentionality into cultivating a legacy this holiday season?
On this episode, Troy Dotson adapts principals from his "Growing a Legacy" seminar to show us how we can be intentional this holiday and cultivate memories that last a lifetime.
Developing a simple plan to cultivate a legacy:

1. Catch a vision of what motivates you
2. Have SMART Goals
   1. Spiritual
   2. Memorable
   3. Active
   4. Relatable
   5. Trust-building
3. Make an action plan. Write it down & keep it simple.
4. Put it on the calendar. Stick with it.

Share your story:

1. Focus - Share significant moments when your life trajectory changed dramatically.
2. Be honest about failures.
3. Look towards the future.
4. What impact did your family have?
5. Include the Gospel - When and why did you become a follower of Christ? How has it changed you? No one can argue with your story.

Mentioned in this episode:
Song: Threads · Geoff Moore & The Distance
Conversation Starter: Table Topics (Holiday Edition)
Journal: The Book of Me, 2nd Edition (Autobiographical Journal)
Workbook: Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy
Article: 50 Questions to Ask Relatives About Family History
MAKE A DONATION:
Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week!

Support the show

THANKS FOR JOINING US!
Visit afreshwind.org for even more content and resources to help you take steps towards Jesus and discover more in Christ.
DOWNLOAD THE FRESH WIND APP
With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.
MAKE A DONATION
Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number 84321.
DIG DEEPER
Looking for even more content to help you learn and apply this week's message? Subscribe to the Pastor's Blog! New posts are available each Friday at 7am.
Support the Show