Comments on: Finishing Well

By: se7en | religion sucketh

se7en | religion sucketh — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:37:58 +0000

[...] the people God has placed in your life nothing else really matters.” – Pete Wilson on Finishing Well“Without obstacles, nothing grows.” Blaine Hogan on The Gift of ObstaclesThe Power of [...]

By: Bethany

Bethany — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:46:29 +0000

I have been at Crosspoint for almost 3 years and have always loved to see Tom there. The main reason is that he reminds me of my dad, who is also in the ministry, but also because he always has a friendly smile and greeting. Your words about him are inspiring and make me want to strive after those same attributes and “finish well.” Don’t you love people who believe in and encourage you even when it seems like everyone else is against you? You never forget those people and those moments. Tom, thank you for your service to Crosspoint. As others have said, thanks for displaying what a good marriage looks like. You have made an impact on many and you will be missed!

By: Nate VZ

Nate VZ — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:57:04 +0000

Humor is my drug.

We miss you all very much. Life is crazy up here right now with puppy and baby…we are nuts!!!!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:12:01 +0000

awesome advice ! he sounds like an amazing encourager

By: britt

britt — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:21:40 +0000

what a beautiful post about a wonderful man. I will miss seeing his smiling face at church. He and Betty are such a perfect example of a long, loving marriage.
He’s always been there with an encouraging word for me and I know of so many people who’s lives he has touched at Cross Point.
I will miss him but I’m so glad he has this time to spend with family.

By: Wednesday Link List « Thinking Out Loud

Wednesday Link List « Thinking Out Loud — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:12:17 +0000

[...] seven years ago to bring some experience and wisdom to an otherwise younger team; sharing some valuable lessons he learned from Tom Tyndall. Here’s a sample: Great sermons will get you pats on the back. Savvy [...]

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:35:34 +0000

Tears through your perfectly chosen words for Tom. I will truely miss him in the capactiy of pastor. There’s been a couple times over the past years that I still don’t know how he found me at the hospital when I wasn’t actually in Nathan’s room. Tom’s the best!!!

By: Jan Owen

Jan Owen — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:42:19 +0000

Tom touched my life as well, even if only briefly. He always spoke to me on those rare occasions I’ve gotten to visit Cross Point. He shared with me on my first visit that Pete was a “deep thinker”. We found out we’ve read some of the same books and are both fans of Nouwen.

Last year he agreed to spend a few minutes with me as I was just beginning the Give Worship Project. I was touched that he agreed to sit down and listen to my story and to encourage me along the road. He is a sweet, sweet man.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:02:12 +0000

I had the opportunity to witness Tom in action through Mens Fraternity last year. This was during a very difficult time in my life and this was usually the highlight of my week. I realized very quickly that Tom was a true man of God and I took heed of evvery word he said. Just goes to prove that Gator fans can be Godly men too! Take care Tom. God Bless You.

By: Grant Jenkins

Grant Jenkins — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:29:47 +0000

This was so beautiful and profound, Pete. It choked me up a little, thinking about the power of legacy and how important it is that we live well and love well at all times. I pray I live my life in a way that people can say that about me and mean it.

I have had only a couple brief interactions with Tom. The first was a few weeks ago when I was directing and he was leading communion. I was so struck by the way even the tone of his voice carried his heart as he spoke about the invitation to the Lord’s supper.

The other was this past Sunday, after the 11:30 service. We stood in the lobby and he began telling me about how he imagined he was going to have to start using Twitter more now since he’s not going to be around the office to see you all as much anymore and how he’s looking forward to using more social media. Loved that.

God bless Tom and his family in their journey and God bless you and Cross Point for loving and honoring him well.