Letter to Loved Ones

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This heartfelt course guides you through writing a meaningful letter that expresses your personal values, spiritual beliefs, and end-of-life wishes to your loved ones. Whether you are preparing for the future or walking through a season of planning, this letter serves as a gift of peace, clarity, and love. You’ll learn how to reflect on what matters most and communicate it with grace, guided by faith and wisdom.

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” – Romans 12:9 (ESV)

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the purpose and impact of a legacy or ethical will
  • Reflect on and communicate your core values and beliefs
  • Express blessings, forgiveness, and encouragement through writing
  • Provide spiritual guidance to loved ones for future generations
  • Complement legal documents with a heartfelt, personal message
  • Write a clear, thoughtful letter rooted in biblical principles
  • Gain confidence in discussing sensitive end-of-life topics
  • Leave a lasting testimony of faith, love, and wisdom

Course Content

Topic 1: The Purpose of a Legacy Letter
Discover what a legacy letter (also called an “ethical will”) is and why it matters. This lesson explains how your letter complements legal directives by sharing your heart—your faith, values, and hopes—with those you love. “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” – 3 John 1:4 (NIV)

  • Lesson: The Purpose of a Legacy Letter
  • Lesson Reflection Questions
  • Case Study: More Than a Will — Eleanor’s Lasting Letter
  • Case Study Reflection Questions

Topic 2: Sharing Your Values and Beliefs
Learn how to express your guiding life principles, spiritual convictions, and personal character in writing. This topic helps you consider how your faith and life experiences can continue to teach and inspire others. “Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds… Teach them to your children.” – Deuteronomy 11:18-19 (NIV)

Topic 3: Offering Blessings, Forgiveness, and Encouragement
Explore how to use your letter to offer healing words, give blessings, and possibly extend or ask for forgiveness. This lesson helps you speak peace into the lives of your family, even in your absence. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

Topic 4: Writing Practically and Spiritually for the Next Generation
Receive practical tips for writing clearly and meaningfully. This final topic helps you organize your thoughts, include spiritual encouragement, and leave a testimony that endures for generations. “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” – Psalm 145:4 (NIV)

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