May 17, 2026 — Episode #122

Jerry and Becky Drace continue their multi-week series of life observations drawn from decades of ministry and personal experience, focusing this week on lessons about relationships and family legacy.

They open with a story about a 99-year-old woman in Yazoo City, Mississippi, still driving and full of wisdom, as an example of aging with a positive outlook. Turning to Matthew 5:44, they discuss how love, not time, heals the scars of brokenness and betrayal, sharing a story of a man deeply wounded by fellow church members. They reflect on Job 40 and the humility of recognizing that someone is always wiser, encouraging listeners to glean from others’ wisdom rather than compete with it. Citing Proverbs 15:1, the couple discusses how a soft answer turns away wrath, illustrated by a story about their grandson Levi’s complaint that his teacher “speaks mean.” They also explore Proverbs 22:6, describing how the remembered voices of parents, whether harsh or encouraging, shape adult children for a lifetime, and share a moving story of a man in a Bible study who had never heard a kind word from his own father. The episode closes with reflections on Proverbs 17:6 and the unique legacy grandchildren represent, encouraging grandparents to use text messages and notes to pass on words of love and faith.

Topics discussed:

• Love as the healer of brokenness’s scars (Matthew 5:44, loving enemies)
• Recognizing that “there’s always someone smarter than you” (Job 40)
• The power of a soft answer to turn away wrath (Proverbs 15:1)
• How parents’ remembered voices shape children into adulthood (Proverbs 22:6)
• Grandchildren and the meaning of legacy (Proverbs 17:6)
• Encouraging text messages and notes as tools of encouragement across generations

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