The Bible Story Family

  Not every student needs to pursue a traditional college degree. Many times in my years of ministry I have visited with parents and students who desired another option besides the traditional college education. Legacy Trade College provides that option. Located in Marysville, Utah, Legacy offers industrial arts training in construction, cabinetry, and welding. Degrees include a two-year trade certificate, or a one-year Bible certificate and trade certificate. Those desiring to work toward a Bachelor’s program or even a Master’s program can combine Legacy courses with additional classes from Maranatha Baptist University. Legacy President Mike Smith says, “What we are trying to do is combine the Bible programs with the industrial arts programs. Bi-vocational pastoral studies would fit with a proficiency in one of the industrial arts. A missionary program would fit with construction.” Future plans include courses in cosmetology and culinary arts along with Bible programs for ...

                Fifty years ago, I met a man who told me one of the most amazing stories. He shared his love for his native land, Afghanistan. He told me how his country had moved toward modernization and how he had been a part of that process. He recounted the years of his boyhood and immersion in the principles of Islamic faith. While attending the American University in Beirut, Lebanon, he encountered friends who shared with him the love of Christ. Returning to Afghanistan to serve in various government posts, he took back with him a love for the Savior. Muhammad had been his prophet, but now he followed Jesus Christ.             As a Governor in a Muslim country, it was dangerous to be a Christian. After marrying one of the friends he had met in Lebanon, his family was also in danger. But the Holy Spirit had invaded Afghanistan, and nothing would ever be the sa...