Confessions of a Retired Pastor

Confessions of a Retired Pastor

The Power of a Living Legacy

Do not underestimate what God can do with what you already have.

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DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
May 11, 2026
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I have been honored to visit the campus of Shaw University in Raleigh for many years. Each visit brings me to a sacred place that now carries even deeper meaning for me—the Thomas J. Boyd Chapel.

Standing in front of the chapel, you see more than a building. You see a testimony. The neatly maintained grounds, the modest but dignified structure, and the s…

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