All posts by Thom
Juicy and Delicious
Ashley, You are such a joy to me. I love watching you grow and mature. Don’t be discouraged because of the trials you go thru with Heather. See them as a personal invitation from God to you to become more intimate with Him. I know we haven’t always seen eye-to-eye on how God speaks but…
Where to Now?
I’m sitting in a motel room in Orlando, Florida. It’s raining outside and your brother Nick is making himself a thorn to all human life around him. At the moment he is picking at his brother Luc. Now he is turning the lights on and off. Just as I finished the last sentence he shot…
Courage
Ashley, These past few days I can’t stop thinking of you. My thoughts of you and my prayers for you become one. Thanks for calling me the other evening. I was glad to hear you tell me that you loved me. Thanks for those words. I was very relieved to hear you tell me that…
Heart Beats
Hey You, It has been such a long time since I have done this. Your mom says that you don’t get to read email that much but I notice you keep your xanga site pretty current. If you do that then you probably check your mail. I have such a full heart as it pertains…
More of the Good Stuff
Hey You, No one ever calls me at 3:00 in the morning. I am so sorry that you were sick, but it did my heart good to hear your voice. I have never really gotten used to waking up so early in the morning. As you grow older you’ll find that you do more and…
Memories
Gentlemen, I was reminded last night of the value of the past. The Israelites built memorials in the wilderness. These memorials were to remind the wandering Jews of God’s faithfulness in the past. When the time of manna was over a portion was saved in a jar to remind the people of God’s faithfulness. Okay,…
Bad News, Hard Stuff, and Gold
Boaz, I appreciate your words about Ashlee last week. I’m not much of a communicator on-line with people whom I’m not closely connected. Don’t think I don’t value your insight because I was not very responsive to your words. I heard you. What an opportunity you and Ruth have freely given to Ashlee! What a…
What Time Is It?
Hey Sweetie, The thing about hard times is that they don’t last. Do me a small favor. For just a moment look up from your tough circumstances and step away from them. Find someone who is having a hard time and help them. Who comes to mind? I know it sounds like cheesy advice but…
Linear Thinking
To My Friends, I’ve talked to some of you about my personal struggles with what Larry Crabb calls the Law of Linearity. Over the past several days (maybe the last few weeks) I’ve come to some conclusions. Let me share them. I had a difficult time reconciling in my heart and mind how God seems…
From the Foxhole
Just so you know…..I wrote this letter before I knew who was going to get it. I rarely (if ever) write to people to dispense information. My day-to-day existence isn’t so interesting that I would presume that others would find it intriguing. Most men I know enjoy a good war movie. Have you ever seen…