As we celebrate Father’s Day’s this weekend, we recognize that many Christ-following dads embrace the fact that their greatest calling in life is to pass along a legacy of faith to their children. For many of us, though, we’re just not sure how to go about it. Consequently, we tend to parent by circumstance and by chance. We experiment. We react and overreact. And at times we inevitably grow weary and lose heart.

The good news is that, although it was not written specifically as a parenting manual, the Bible is filled with truth and wisdom that any dad (or mom!) can take advantage of in order to develop a practical plan that will give them the best shot at building a legacy of faith with their children. Today’s passage of Scripture will help us to do just that.

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This Week's Sermon: "Still Running Strong"

Finishing what we start isn’t easily done in a world that is filled with conflict, push back, boredom, and hardship in abundant measure. Comparatively speaking, starting a new project, a new book, a new job, a new relationship is easy. But keeping a commitment, a promise, a contract, a vow – for the duration of the pledge – is when things get tough.

Somewhere along the way we hit a wall, and the thought of abandoning the race begins a battle in our minds. The proof of how often we lose that battle can be seen in divorces, abandoned diets, job changes, and even half-read books.

Don’t you love the feeling when you finish something you started? And we love to see others finish what they start. Running strong to the very end. If ever someone displayed that kind of fortitude, especially when it came to matters of faith, it was the Apostle Paul. He finished strong. This Sunday we’ll see why, and hopefully gain insight into how we can do the same.

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