Comments on: Looking Back on 24 Years…

By: christy h

christy h — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:53:12 +0000

Hey Thomas, i enjoyed this – something God has been showing me lately, out of the Christmas passage in Isaiah 9… Jesus was called a Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace… I have been pondering the thought lately that as we grow older and, hopefully, wiser, there is always going to be something beyond our reach in Him. Growth is such an essential element of enjoying the journey to me, and I love knowing that my soul is anchored to the hope that the growing will never have to stop… there is no “endpoint”… so life will never stagnate. The awareness that, since the increase of His kingdom knows no end, means that our increase, too, knows no end… is one of the most amazing things I have come to really apprehend lately. May that awareness be a blessing to you in both this birthday and Christmas season.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:08:34 +0000

I love you Tomo! You are such a blessing in my life! Your friendship is priceless to me. You are always there to encourage, prod, and have fun with me. I know I will always be able to rely on you. You are a great Man of God. I am so proud to be able to say that I am your sister. You are the best big brother a girl could ever dream of having.

By: Paul Hastings

Paul Hastings — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:53:50 +0000

Happy Birthday man,

If it hadn’t been for you there never would have been an Austin Rhetoric Club… which means my life and the lives of others would be drastically (yes, “drastically“) different.

Oh, and you introduced me to Wordpress. That’s huge.

Man, don’t plan on dying anytime soon. We need you. Happy Birthday.

By: Shelly Tindall

Shelly Tindall — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:51 +0000

Thomas,

It can be so amzing and e4ncouraging to see where God has taken people. I remember seating next to you in SGA and look where you are now! Pretty incredable! Many Blessing old aquentice! Oh and Happy Birthday!

By: Teal Patterson

Teal Patterson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:54:38 +0000

Wow- Thomas- very insightful! Thanks so much for sharing a bit of your wisdom with the world! I am so thankful for your friendship and our hope in the city community group. I could not have asked for more amazing Christian men and women to surround myself with- upon moving back to Austin in May. You bless me in so many ways!

-Happy Birthday – and may your 24th year- be amazing!

By: Travis Thomas

Travis Thomas — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:22 +0000

dude, you are my hero, kudos. I commend you for your diligence in all you do, your life is an open book, that I believe is a good read. My encounter with you at PA was very brief and short lived but you have made a memorable impression on my life and you still are. Keep up the good work man, God’s hand is upon you, I look forward to seeing the plans He has for you unfold, God Bless.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:07:35 +0000

My first comment on your blog (although I’ve been reading it for a long time) is my birthday present to you! Thanks for being an inspirational example to us younger folk. May God grant you many more years to celebrate your birthday!

By: Minda

Minda — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:05:12 +0000

Great reflective post! Do capitalize on enjoying the here and now. It took me a long time to figure that one out because it was taking longer than I thought to get to the destination, and I’d been saving up all the enjoyment for the party at the destination. So, as you can imagine, enjoying the present is now high up on my list.

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:23:24 +0000

thomas, (i sure hate capitals) a wonderful post… i do miss your posts here… not to say i don’t like the other ones… these were just your thoughts on many varied subjects… and i miss hearing what your thinking… and i must concur… the older i get, i realize i know less & less… that’s hard sometimes… confusing sometimes… and… wonderful sometimes… i am learning more & more to trust the sovereignty of God… and that is wonderful… again, have a wonderfully blessed day!

By: David Walker

David Walker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:14:59 +0000

beautiful post! so glad to get to know and hang out with you in such a short period of time. i love the positive energy you bring to life on a consistent basis—you’re really a great guy, Thomas!