It is to my great sorrow, that a dear friend, Tom Franklin, left his earthly home this past week.  Today, I'm replaying the podcast we did together and honor of his great example of living, loving and serving well.

To honor Tom's memory donations can be made to New Life Christian Missions. PO box 647, Floyd Knobs, Indiana 47119.  

To Charlotte, and Tom's family, my heart deeply grieves with yours.  Tom embraced Tony and I with our loss of Andrew in such a way as to inspire us to cling to our faith of one day, joining our son.  He encouraged and blessed us by his kind affirming words. Not once, not twice, but every time we had the privilege to speak to him.  

When I heard the news this past week. My heart sank for his precious wife and family.  But I must say that my heart also smiled that he heard the words he's preached about his whole life. Well done my good and faithful servant! Welcome home.  

We will miss you, Tom.  What a privilege to have walked this earth knowing you. 

 As the words of Casting Crowns comforts our hearts, Tom has laid his crowns at the feet of Jesus, as he joined with all of heaven in the everlasting song, Holy Holy Holy is the lamb upon the throne.  

As you listen today take to heart Tom's wisdom and love of people. What he has to say about suffering, grief, lament and God's goodness.

Join me as we listen and honor a legacy of a life well lived.