Category: Letters to My Children
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“The Story That Reached Me, and Now Reaches You”
By your father and grandfather, Joel Bruce Jeppson My dear children and grandchildren, There are moments in a person’s life when the past reaches forward and touches the present with a warmth that cannot be mistaken. I want to tell you about one of those moments — a moment that shaped my understanding of who…
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Letter to My Children: Finding My Way Through the Clutter
My dear children, This morning I feel the need to speak from a place that isn’t polished or strong, but real. My life has been shaped by a belief I learned early: if something needs to be done, then do it yourself. Don’t impose on anyone. Don’t ask for help. Just shoulder the load and…
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To My Children, and to Dianne’s Children,
Today I turned seventy‑four, and the Lord gave me a morning I will never forget. I want to share it with you because it taught me something important about life, marriage, and the covenant path. Early this morning, as I opened the windows to let the cool desert air into the house, I unintentionally woke…
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A Father’s Day Reflection
My dear children, As Father’s Day approaches, I find myself reflecting more deeply than usual on the meaning of being a father — not just in the sense of responsibility, but in the sense of legacy, growth, and the quiet work the Lord performs in the hearts of His children across generations. I want to…