Intro -- As my father lingers on the threshold between earth and heaven, I want to share some things about him that have blessed and enriched my life. In doing so I hope God will be glorified, men will be edified, and my Dad will be encouraged that it has been worth it all.

• He Was/Is A Genuine Christian - II Timothy 1: 5



• He Put the Lord First in His Life - Colossians 1: 16



• He Gave Priority To the Local Church/Lord's Day - Heb. 10: 25



• He Held God's Servants in High Esteem - I Thes. 5: 12-13



• He Gave Priority To Word of God & Prayer - Acts 2: 42



• He Gave Sacrificialy in Tithes and Offerings - II cor. 9: 6-8



• He Gave Priority To His Marriage - Ephesians 5: 31-32



• He Believed & Practiced Discipline in Our Home - Eph. 6: 1-4



• He Taught Me Good Work Ethic - II Thessalonians 3: 6-15



• He Cared About the Lost - Romans 10: 1



• He never stoped caring For His Children - III John 2: 4



• He Had The Humility To Grow & Change - II Peter 3: 17-18




Conclusion - I thank God for giving me a father who, though imperfect, sought to consistently serve God and lead his family to do the same. I hope, if Jesus tarries my kids and grandkids can say the same about me. May that be the aim and legacy of all of us men today. II Corinthians 5: 6-17