In our last edition of "Legacy Moments" (Fall of 2025), we pointed to our anticipated soon turning the corner on yet another year of promise and fulfillment.  Indeed, now finding ourselves into 2026, we are in a mode where we are seeking Him once again for His continued blessing on this Foundation's ministry, in both its relevance and overall utility, to both the University as well as you, our stakeholders.  We truly covet your prayers, as we go out and come in as a Foundation, and for the University as it seeks to be a true "academic ministry", where all of our faculty and staff are considered to, in fact, be ministers.

At this writing, we find our country caught up in a whirlwind of unsettling activity, "wars and rumors of wars", and in a tone that cannot be ignored by any of us.  Maybe it's my background from my "Bible College" days, where in that era there were so many speaking into the "end times" and what, from their view of Scripture, they believed we were going to one day face.  That being all well and good (and maybe indeed spot on in many areas of thought, from then, right up to today), the underlying truth(s) we must adhere to is that we, all of us who have embraced Christ in saving faith, must be circumspect in every facet of our lives; Christ followers, who exhibit "salt and light" that preserves, and lends luminescent clarity to, the truth we have embraced and would now share with others.

In recent communications we’ve published, we’ve pointed to the importance of having our “affairs in order” – an “ordered life” as the phrase is used.  Unlike any other country in the world, we in the United States have the privilege to speak into what we would desire to see happen with all that we leave behind - wealth on several levels, and in amounts that are increasingly becoming unprecedented in size and scope.  In my many years now in this space, I’ve seen wealth evaporate as estates (without guidance) are settled. In many cases, I’ve known the individuals well, and knew what they would have rather seen take place.

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 are instructive in this area, as he sought to “run in such a way as not without aim, lest, in the end, he would not find himself disqualified”.  Truly, may we who have embraced the truths about Christ and His finished work be found faithful in doing what Psalm 71:18 calls us to; “declaring His strength to the next generation, His power to all to come” – for all the inspiration that can, and will, form!

Know that assisting you in this important area of planning is a large part of what we are all about here within this Foundation. With time tested materials, we can get you on the path to accomplishing this important task – including in which is a means by which you can “tell your story” to those who will follow in your footsteps, to encourage and bless them.

For questions or assistance, please feel free to call upon us at any time … by email at leavealegacy@letufoundation.org or directly to me by phone, at 903-353-1326. May His blessing be upon you as you reflect upon what we’ve sought to unpack here for you.