At the July Alumni Night, I was privileged to introduce Rusty. I watched as the men listened intently as he gave his testimony about his life in drugs and his deliverance at the Home. Then I saw their amazment as he began to tear up and say that he would be leaving tomorrow to check himself into a Federal Prison to serve 10 years.We all began to cry as he laid out God's sovereign plan for his life and although God might have delivered Rusty from the consequences of past actions, Rusty explained, "That is God's choice, not mine. I obviously have someone I'm supposed to talk to. Just pray that I will have the courage to stand."
Rusty, thank you for showing us that sometimes being a man and doing the right thing hurts. Thank you for showing us a real man. We will miss you dearly. We are very proud of you.
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I had the priviledge to get to know Rusty while I was at the HOG. He and I became good freinds. Makes me think of all the ways God works. Rusty wasnt there cuz he wanted to be (at first) but over time he began to realize that it was no mistake that he was there. I saw a man who was somewhat hardened by life, turn into a man who cared about others and began to stand up for what was right. I cant say enough about Rusty and his commitment to doing whats right.. Rusty -- I will be thinking of and praying for you,,every day,, just as I have been..
Rusty is is a good man. He served as president during my time at the HOG; he has a big heart. I will never forget his friendship with Robert, a guy who really needed a friend.
May God continue to bless Rusty. If anyone can send his address, I would like to write him.
Rusty,
What a testimony for Christ, and I will be praying for you. It is my prayer that the prison sentence will somehow be shorten, and I pray that God will use you in a mighty way. When you belong to Christ there is no mistakes...We just stay near his heart, and he will help us. Keep working for his Kingdom and bearing much fruit. In Christ Love, C
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