Faithful to the Past, Faithful for the Future

One of the greatest treasures God has given us is our heritage. We are the heirs of a legacy forged in sacrifice and seasoned with prayer. Ours is a story of men and women who believed the gospel enough to live for it, and in some cases, to give their lives for it.

      People with such a legacy live in a kind of tension. Heritage can be a root system that nourishes fresh growth and keeps us firmly planted in the truth. But, if we hold onto only the outward form of what once was, it can also become something menacing, tangled roots that choke out gospel vitality.

      I have seen both extremes. Understood heritage becomes a living testimony, a foundation for mission, evangelism and discipleship. Boilerplate nostalgia preserves memories while losing momentum.