Yes! You are in! You like power stories of redemption? Of course you do, that's why most of you are here. For we are in the Hope and encouragement business. Next up, Ruben. Bold, courageous Ruben! He is also part 1 of an amazing father/son story. Here you go...
Wow! Thanks again Brother Ruben! Thank you for taking a leap of faith with Loco Tomas. Sorry, third person speaking there. More of a tongue in cheek nickname that I've earned on the streets of California. Why? I'm crazy enough to pray Lord, who do you want me to meet? Whose story do you want told? Then I carry my phone and a mic and and not normally ask, can I record you?
Ruben, I don't blame you at all with any hesitation with me. Yet, you went for it. Now your Light is now shining to help people beyond the Visalia and California area.
You boldly share what worked and didn't.
You help remind us that even when we accept Christ that doesn't guarantee we will stay on the path. I can testify to that too. Following is harder than simply believing.
Narrow Door, check Matt 7: 13-14
Does this broken planet need more Hope or hopelessness?
Function or dysfunction?
Government will say give us your money and we'll solve this. Government has a role, don't get me wrong. Yet I do see the most powerful and effective results coming from heart transformation via Jesus Christ (churches and non-profits that cost you $0). That is a fact Jack and the truth Ruth.
Ruben refers to 1 Cor 13:11...
1 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT)
When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.
Okay versed one, are you ready with your 1 Peter 3:15? Bonus, share others' stories with your favorite skeptics. Share Ruben.
Easy to debate God, hard to argue results.
Jer 29:11
Pops never gave up! And he's coming up. Next episode.
Ending on a prayer note, staying the course, Lord, you are real. Walking with us, ups and downs.

Ruben Goes to the Mountain Top