Being A Dad In the Presence of the Father

Being A Dad In the Presence of the Father

Being a godly father is one of the most important callings a man can answer, and Psalm 15 gives a clear and practical picture of what that looks like. Four key areas shape a father's lasting impact on his children: his actions, his words, his circle of friends, and his integrity. Children are always watching, and what they see in their father will shape their faith, their character, and their future far more than any advice he gives. A father who pursues God sincerely, speaks life over his children, surrounds himself with godly men, and keeps his word is building a legacy that outlasts him. The goal is not perfection but devoted, intentional pursuit of Christ in everyday life. That kind of father is exactly what Psalm 15 describes, and exactly what every family needs.

Building A Legacy That Matters | Legacy

Jesus's parable of the talents reveals what it means to be a faithful servant while waiting for His return. Three servants received different amounts of money - two invested and doubled their talents, while one buried his out of fear. The faithful servants received identical praise regardless of the amount they managed. This parable teaches that God entrusts us with five key talents: time, relationships, resources, opportunities, and assignments. Legacy thieves like distraction, comparison, fear, complacency, and lack of faith can steal our faithfulness. True faithfulness means actively investing what God has given us rather than passively waiting, knowing we will give an account for our stewardship.

30th Anniversary Celebration

Cornerstone Church celebrates 30 years of God's faithfulness, tracing its remarkable journey from humble beginnings to community transformation. The story begins with Pastor Henry and Doris Hunkapiller's missionary work in Liberia, whose legacy continued through their daughter Georgie and her husband Pastor Artie Davis. Despite initial reluctance after previous church planting failures, God called them to start something different in Orangeburg. From a small gymnastics center to the Willington campus, and finally to the miraculous acquisition of the old Winn-Dixie building, God has consistently provided beyond human understanding. This legacy reminds us that we live in the shade of trees we didn't plant, and challenges us to continue building for future generations through faithful obedience to God's calling.

Choosing What You Multiply | Legacy

Life presents only two fundamental paths: walking by the Spirit or walking by the flesh. Every decision you make today actively shapes your legacy through God's multiplication principle - you don't choose whether your life multiplies, only what it multiplies. The mature Christian response isn't perfect walking, but quickly recognizing when you've strayed, repenting, and changing course. The fruit of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control - emerges naturally when you're walking in step with God. You can create fertile soil for spiritual growth by staying planted in community, saturating yourself in Scripture, maintaining prayer, repenting quickly, and crucifying the flesh.

What Story Are You Living In? | Legacy

Life is more than daily routines and immediate pressures - you are actively building a legacy that will outlast you. Every person has two parts to their legacy: what they were given (both blessings and baggage inherited from family and circumstances) and what they choose to build with it. While you cannot control what was handed to you, you are responsible for what you pass on to others. The key is allowing God to author your story rather than trying to write it yourself. Building a godly legacy requires three actions: internalizing God's truth in your heart, verbalizing your faith in relationships, and memorializing His faithfulness in your environment. One faithful generation can break negative cycles and establish positive patterns for those who come after.