So many people I know, including my mom, attended Liberty when Jerry Sr. was still alive. Each one of them speaks so fondly of the elder Falwell, his larger-than-life personality, his tender spirit, and his unwavering commitment to BHAGs (if you know, you know). Without his fervent prayers, immovable trust in the Lord, and uncompromising work ethic, Liberty wouldn't be here today. Jerry Jr. had a front-row seat to all of that, where he watched—with his father's hands on his shoulders—Liberty Mountain come alive.

As a student, I remember hearing so many people say, "I wish Jerry Sr. was alive to see this." The truth is, he did see it; he saw Liberty's success when no one else did. And he taught his oldest son to see it, too. For that, I will always be grateful. I'm thankful for the vision Jerry Jr. carried forward, for the work he did to make his father's reality a reality for the rest of us. That nearly 50-year-old sepia photo reminds me of all I have to be grateful for... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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