A hand on my shoulder: meeting the man who led my Dad to Jesus

A hand on my shoulder: meeting the man who led my Dad to Jesus – This is a testimony worth reading all the way to the end.

Live for Days You Will Not See: The Beauty of Christian Legacy

Live for Days You Will Not See: The Beauty of Christian Legacy – “The world today knows many such leaders, who live for their own passing lives with little care for the generations to come. Our families and churches, however, desperately need leaders who will live for the welfare of days they’ll never see.”

8 Reasons the Apostle Paul Finished His Race Well—And What We Can Learn From Him

8 Reasons the Apostle Paul Finished His Race Well—And What We Can Learn From Him – “Here are some reasons he finished well that challenge me.”

 

Time Is a River and We Are Pebbles

Time Is a River and We Are Pebbles – “But if we trust the source and know there’s a destination, we can enjoy the ride—safe passage to the stillest waters we’ll ever know, and an infinitely better shore.”

The Lasting Legacy of Ordinary Believers

The Lasting Legacy of Ordinary Believers – “Think about who has been most influential on your faith. The odds are that these people won’t be named in a history book for their influence, but they made a massive difference through their faithful, quiet work.”

4 Thoughts on Spiritual Fatherhood

4 Thoughts on Spiritual Fatherhood – Having recently preached the funeral of a man who served well as my “spiritual father” I found this helpful.

Endure: Eric Liddell

Endure: Eric Liddell – “Finishing the race of life spiritually faster than we began it—and doing so in a manner that brings glory to God—is what I mean by enduring well and finishing strong.”

The Power of a Father’s Faith

The Power of a Father’s Faith – “The Bible talks a lot about generational faith. But a father’s faith doesn’t automatically become his child’s faith.”

Despairing Over the Culture? There’s Still a Reason to Get Out of Bed Tomorrow

Despairing Over the Culture? There’s Still a Reason to Get Out of Bed Tomorrow – “We want results now. We forget that we work today not just for the present but for the long-term future.”

 

Sons of Lionhearted Saints: Recovering Our Lost Lineage

Sons of Lionhearted Saints: Recovering Our Lost Lineage – Here’s a moving perspective on Hebrews 11 – the “faith chapter”.

Walking the Streets of Gold

Walking the Streets of Gold – This is a good story.

A Monument of Gift

A Monument of Gift – “There’s a principle in the Bible that’s foreign to our Protestant intuitions. When the people of Israel were dramatically saved by the Lord, they built a monument.”

Leaving a Legacy of Bible Reading

Leaving a Legacy of Bible Reading – “As we lead children into the Word, the best way for them to actually become interested is by seeing us already invested.”

Death Will Teach You What to Say Today

Death Will Teach You What to Say Today – “So, if today turned out to be our final day on earth, what would we not want left unsaid? And what’s stopping us from speaking those words today while we still have the time?”

 

‘May You Worship Your Father’s God’: The Spiritual Legacy of Faithful Men

‘May You Worship Your Father’s God’: The Spiritual Legacy of Faithful Men – “Little is said of the ordinary saints whose prayers, lives, and instruction shaped these men mightily used of God. We admire the flowers and forget the stems.”

7 Things Your Kids Will Remember About You

7 Things Your Kids Will Remember About You – Be sure to focus your parenting on things like these.

How to Leave a Christ-like Legacy

How to Leave a Christ-like Legacy – “If we want to leave a Christ-like legacy, where better to look than Jesus Himself?”

50 Best Memorial Day Quotes

50 Best Memorial Day Quotes – Famous Sayings to Remember Our Heroes

11 Ways to Ensure You Leave a Legacy That Honors God

11 Ways to Ensure You Leave a Legacy That Honors God – “It’s no secret: Finishing this life with a legacy that honors God isn’t automatic and certainly isn’t easy.” 

How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

How Do You Want to Be Remembered? – “I can’t help but reflect on my own life when attending these funerals. I wonder what people would say about me at my funeral. Would people talk about how many long hours I worked? Would they talk about how many comic books I had amassed? More importantly, would anyone mention that I was a Christian?”