Comments on: HELL OF A FUNERAL PREACHER, HELL OF A FUNERAL

By: David

David — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:48:47 +0000

We never know who is listening to us or viewing our actions nor what their life story is up to that point in time that they come in contact with us. When they do, are they coming in contact with just another person or are they witnessing Jesus' love and life still lived through us as his child. I think John saw a little piece of Jesus when he went to that funeral. Won't it be grand when he's one of those that greets you when enter the gates of heaven!

By: Maggie Beth

Maggie Beth — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:01:37 +0000

My deepest sympathies Trey. I will hold special prayers tomorrow as you speak. I know you won't be alone, I have the feeling your friend will be there. I have no doubt you were amazingly special too him. Just a hunch, but I think he saw that you are 'real'; you don't put on air's. I think he liked your sincerity. Or maybe it was simply a "God thing". Again, my sympathies I know you will miss him. ~ Maggie Beth

By: Dante

Dante — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:55:22 +0000

Great post. I would say one thing different…instead of "I think" I would have used the words, "I KNOW" because our redeemer lives!

By: Royce Ogle

Royce Ogle — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:51:24 +0000

I am so glad God loves crusty old cowboys too. I am inspired to not overlook the most unlikely to love.

Thanks,
Royce

By: newheights

newheights — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:28:13 +0000

thanks.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:26:55 +0000

Your blogs touch my heart. Thank you for sharing your encouraging thoughts. The story of this 'ol cowboy brought tears to my eyes. Sue T.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:35:00 +0000

Wow, incredibly poignant and beautiful story-thanks so much for sharing with us. What a blessing you are to so many!!

Happy trails to you, John…

By: Coach K

Coach K — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:43:50 +0000

wow….i am covered in chill bumps!!! i do not cry often, but i ALMOST did at the end of this post!! thanks for sharing!!!!

By: tmarty

tmarty — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:45:56 +0000

Wow… what a tribute to this man.

By: Nelson's Mama

Nelson's Mama — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:07:25 +0000

Happy trails to John…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:25:30 +0000

I know why he liked you and I know why you liked him. I loved the story about this man. I have had my John Thomas' in my life. gmj

By: nb

nb — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:22:56 +0000

Love this story!

By: Kevin Rayner @ Highland Church of Christ

Kevin Rayner @ Highland Church of Christ — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:12:58 +0000

Our God is awesome in changing lives. His word is powerful and thank God you are using the gifts you have to spread the Good News of Christ.

By: Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:31:59 +0000

WOW!! I am offend amazed at how people can come into our lives so quickly and even though it's just for a short time,they leave a footprint on your heart forever! Again . . . Wow!

By: Karin

Karin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:11:44 +0000

My sympathies in the loss of your friend! What a powerful story! I know I'll be sharing it with others. God bless!

By: Donna G

Donna G — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:52:41 +0000

I was going to say helluvapost…but Greg kind of beat me to it. Thanks for sharing "the rest of the story" I actually remembered the first part.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:51:00 +0000

The picture on your blog and story reminds me of how you can lead a horse to water – but the rest is up to the horse. Ministers have a lot of "leading" that they do in funerals, weddings, and other areas of their work especially for their flocks/herd/or whatever you may want to call them. What I like most is that you did not judge this bird by his feathers, and he even started out being someone not in your flock. This post also made me think of how so many of us including myself are not genunine both on the inside and out, and we often make assumptions or judgements too quickly. I am so glad you and John's trails crossed. I enjoy your blog, comments from others, and am very grateful of what I learn from others.
TJs Thoughts

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:43:28 +0000

hope you can share that story at the memorial

By: Dee Andrews

Dee Andrews — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:39:10 +0000

Followed you here from Facebook, Trey. Having grown up in west Texas, I know such men.

You've made me cry at the thoughts of this old cowboy and his good heart!

Dee

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:07:57 +0000

Having grown up in Foard County just down the road from Childress, your post was poignant. I hope you have some drug store cowboys sitting in the pews who give a salute to the stooped back, crooked fingered, leather-faced old cowboy who exemplified humility and being human. So long, John, see you soon on down the trail.