All posts by Thom

The Big One

Hey Ashlee, From now on this note I am writing to you will forever be known as “that email.” I have a text message from you saved on my cell phone. It says, “Dad, I know you hear God. What is He telling you I should do? Not what you think, but God.” You sent…

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Sup

Ashlee Christine, Did you make a promise to your mom about attending MBI? If you did then I was unaware of it. That bit of information changes everything. How does God speak to you in this regard? Does He tell you to ignore your promise and go to Africa? I’m truly curious about this. Does…

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Waiting for the Good Stuff

Hey Ashley, There’s some stuff I have to say to you. I’ve not told you before because I don’t want to have with you the kind of relationship that you and your mom have sometimes. The discussions you have with your mom usually degenerate into arguments. Also, I’ve been afraid. You are truly a joy…

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Quick Note

Hey You, I don’t think you need my permission to be baptized again. If it helps, I’m not opposed to you doing it again. I do have a question for you to consider between now and the time you get baptized again. This thing you call surrender, what is that? As I continue to live…

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The Juicy Stuff

Hey Ashlee, Today will be a busy day. I can’t start cutting grass until the dew burns off so I’ll spend a little time with you. I haven’t read or responded to Boaz’s email yet. Do you want me to tell him to lay off you in the chores department? Should I tell him you…

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The Wedding that Wasn’t

Hey Ashlee, I know you have been very busy lately so write to me when you have time. You asked me for juicy emails so I am trying to honor your request. I saw on the sign-on screen that you have 93 emails today. I hope you enjoy mine to you. Previously, I wrote to…

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