funerals & faith

a life of true faith speaks VOLUMES, no matter how loudly it’s actually carried it out. rick robbibaro exemplified just this.

technically, my relationship with rick & his family is as acquaintances, but feels deeper b/c it formed from  serving in ministry together.  something about working toward a common goal creates bonds the usual definitions can’t capture.

this is why i found myself at rick’s funeral today where i heard MANY sharing about his impact on their lives, specifically through his faith in God. they spoke of his kindness, love of family, hope, acts of service, integrity, work ethic & compassion. i sensed holy power as the words came forth.

if there’s one thing i learned about rick today, it’s that he loved God and wanted others to have a personal relationship w/God thru Christ.

he reminds me that we’re each uniquely equipped to impact those around us and i must stop evaluating the measure of a person’s faith by external criteria. rick was a quiet man, in the usual definition of the word, but based on the legacy he leaves, his life couldn’t have spoken more loudly.  thanks, rick.