My father Henry Blackaby wrote a Christian classic. His real legacy happened ...
My father Henry Blackaby wrote a Christian classic. His real legacy happened ... By Richard Blackaby, Op-ed contributor June 28, 2026 Christian Post, In 1990, my father, Henry Blackaby, wrote "Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God." More than 8 million copies of the Bible study have been printed in English, and thousands more in 80 other languages. This work and his ministry left a lasting impact on individuals globally. Those who knew him best, however, recognized that his writing and speaking were not what defined his life and legacy. Most of his life consisted of countless hours of seemingly “ordinary” experiences like commuting and gathering around the dinner table with his family. He could have easily gone through the motions, focusing on the next task to check off the list. Yet he approached each day with an awareness of God’s presence, eagerly waiting for the opport...
