Grandparents today are asking deeper questions than ever before. They are no longer satisfied with simply being present in the lives of their grandchildren. Instead, many Christian grandparents are asking how they can make an eternal difference.
Autor: Norm Derkson
Norm Derkson
Norm es el pastor principal de la Primera Iglesia Bautista de Calgary y se caracteriza por su amor genuino por Cristo y por pastorear su iglesia. Es un apasionado de la palabra de Dios, la Biblia, y está comprometido con la fidelidad en la predicación, la enseñanza, el liderazgo y el discipulado.
Su vida y su ministerio manifiestan la comprensión de que el Evangelio de la Gracia proclama a Jesucristo como Salvador y Señor. Uno de sus versículos favoritos de la Biblia es: 1 Corintios 15:10 “Por la gracia de Dios soy lo que soy, y su gracia hacia mí no fue en vano. Al contrario, trabajé más duro que cualquiera de ellos, aunque no fui yo, sino la gracia de Dios que está conmigo”.
Norm, junto con su esposa Leona, viven en el centro de la ciudad (Beltline) y buscan evidenciar el amor de Cristo a quienes los rodean. Tienen tres hijos adultos que, según Norm y Leona, se han casado con cónyuges maravillosos. Son abuelos de un nieto y otro llegará en mayo de 2021. A Norm también le gusta la pesca con mosca, correr, leer y el café.
You don’t need followers to be an influencer. Your grandchildren are already watching you. Your consistency and authenticity in their lives will influence them.
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