Today, Mark Gregston reflects on the painful experience of initially rejecting his son during a difficult season and how that taught him the importance of prioritizing relationships over rigid expectations. He shares stories from his ministry and personal life, urging parents and grandparents to lead with love, understanding and presence — especially when their children make choices that hurt or differ from their values. Using a passage from 1 Timothy, Mark encourages us to let the Holy Spirit do the convicting, while we remain steadfast in grace and relationship.

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