Twenty years after Herbert W. Armstrong's death, I am still trying to do what he told everyone. "Blow the dust off your Bible and prove it for yourself. Don't believe me, believe the Bible." He clarified so many truths with Scripture that it became too easy for us all.

His death was the single most momentous moment in my life. I remember no part of it from birth, education and marriage that he didn't play a role in.

For 12 years I watched him deliver messages to heads of state and royalty around the world, but at his death, his desire was still for truth, and the spiritual Body of Christ—the Church.

"Help purify the Bride" was my last order from him after 12 years of direct service to this special patriarch. I never realized how perplexing it would be to even attempt to carry out this order beyond his grave. It was hard to think the truth would take a backseat to the desire to be like the world. I had not as clearly separated the corporation from the spiritual Body as he had.

When he said "half of you don't get it!" it seems he was being generous. God is proud of those who worship Him in spirit and in truth. Herbert W. Armstrong influenced all of us who have remained faithful to God's Word to do just that, and his legacy in us who believe is written in heaven.

His books and articles still ring in my ears and my heart. My most prized possession is a large print Bible he could no longer use, even with a magnifying glass, that he gave to me with a "Here, you read it." Indeed I read a great deal of it out loud to him the last few months of his life.

He realized that the true value is spiritual, not physical, so he really didn't worry about death. I still miss him, but the foundation he gave me was rock solid. May we all continue to build on the truths set before us, and realize the gospel message he proclaimed is closer than ever.

If he were alive, he would be saying, "Hold fast!" I pray we all do. UN