#13 – Tom Bonds, being on the verge of divorce brought them closer to God.
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“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” – James 1:12
- Weakness – Tom has a lot of trouble forgiving himself
- Strength – compassion and encouragement
- Dark time – almost divorced – felt hopelessness and despair. He was not living the life of the gospel,
- they were in a very social neighborhood. Abusing alcohol and spending time with the wrong people in the wrong places.
- He believed he was saved by Gods hand on him and a wife who believed in him.
- He had multiple aha moments that he ignored. The tipping point was during a counseling session that he realized that he was making generational decisions.
- Married for 25 years and 4 kids
- Recommended book – “Mere Christianity” CS Lewis
- Favorite charity – CA Showcase – puts together High School Football players with colleges
- Church – viewpoint church
- Baptized at 14 years of age
- Best advice – We are not alone… jesus is always with us.
- Family reads the same part of the bible separately but at the same time.
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