Ridgell's Originals

 It was right there is the Abilene, TX newspaper.  Three obituaries side by side.  And my first thought was how much good had been done for the Kingdom during the lives of these three.

They probably knew each other maybe.  Or at least knew of each other.  They went to different congregations in Abilene.  But they had so much in common in terms of impact in this world for the Kingdom. 

Lots of spiritual shepherding in that trio.  Two elder's wives and an elder.

So much mentoring of younger men and women.  Lots of teenagers and lots of college kids.  Even lots of babies fostered.

Such examples of faithful living.  Strong marriages.

Lots of Bible taught by these three.

Strong families.  I know many of their kids.  Faithful.

So many people introduced and inspired to follow Jesus.

So many people who were losing their way and were brought back into the light.

So many inspired to do ministry.

All over the world.

Legacy.

Now home with Jesus but they made a difference in the life lived in this world.

I hope they are hanging out in heaven together and comparing notes.

And I pray that God raises up more like them.

Because they changed lives.

Forever.

# posted by Steve @ 5:00 AM