All posts by Thom

Same Song Different Verse

My thoughts are never far from you. Lately I’ve been thinking about the part of your journey that I’ve been able to observe. With a few variations your brother is in the same place you were in when you were fifteen. It seems that your brother is being more difficult to deal with. That may…

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Pain Free Living

On this man’s quest for an elusive God I’m learning some things. Many times relationships degenerate into messes. The circumstances of living in this temporal place and culture never really improve do they? As I get older I understand that the pain and suffering of being human is not something that can be avoided. Nevertheless…

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Processing and Downloading

Hey you, I had an awesome time with you in your world. I haven’t written to you about it because I’m still processing the stuff that happened. Ashley, the things I saw there and the stuff I did changed me in some fundamental way. I’m still trying to figure out how to articulate it. I…

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Life in the Looney Bin

Ashley in Her Element Your mom received this picture from a family who recently returned from Guatemala. We agree that this picture captures much of who you are. I’m so proud of you. But I don’t know, that’s just me talkin’.

What’s a Blessing?

Blessings are the stuff God gives you. Because of Hebrews 11:6 I’ve heard them described as God’s rewards. What is a blessing to you and why are they important? I think some feel that a “blessed” life is somehow God’s stamp of approval on them. In other words, if your life is in the toilet…

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Suitcases in the Attic

I’m getting ready to go to Guatemala next Sunday. I have some short people to meet. Keri asked me to go up into the attic to get some suitcases. Along with our clothes for the trip, we are taking stuff for the orphans and Ashley. It looks likes the three of us will each have…

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