Some of you have followed this blog long enough to know about the Tom Randall kidnapping saga. Tom is an amazing guy who spent most of his life over in the Philippines as a missionary. He now is the Chaplain for the PGA Champions Tour but still goes over to the Philippines to minister several times a year. He has several orphanages there still. Tom has escaped several kidnapping attempts. I was with him during one which is one of my favorite stories. Very cool. But not now. Anyway, there has been a cartel that has been trying to figure out how to extort money from Tom since he has been the conduit for a lot of ministry including the building of orphanages and churches. It appears he has money. More than two years ago charges were filed accusing Tom of kidnapping and child abduction. It has been in the court, dismissed, raised it's ugly head again and been back in court. Tom has been to the Philippines, run around just ahead of the cartel and back home in the states. It has been a story worthy of a good spy novel. The Philippines works on a principle called Utang na Loob. I wrote a blog on it some time ago. It's a little like the Godfather movie where the Godfather does a favor but holds a IOU for a favor whenever he needs it. The recent elections have helped Tom Someone who is close to Tom has Utang with one of the elected officials with some real clout. All this to say, Tom called me today to tell me the case has been closed. He was found to be not guilty and the papers have been signed and he is in the clear. Good news for all except the cartel, which means it is good news for all. Thanks for praying. It goes to show that even in this crooked world the good guys come out on top sometimes. Utang is a good system especially if you have Utang with the God of heaven and earth.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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So Very Happy to hear this. Praise God!!!
Trials, heartache and struggles come to all that follow Christ. Tom's faith, Godly compassion and his life's message the risen Christ is lived out in him it is obvious because someone's life (eternity) depends on it. God be glorified.
What about the person running the orphanages for Tom in the Philippines? Is he now safe too, or was it just Tom the cartel was after? Thanks for keeping us posted.
Tom definitely needs to write a book about his life. It would be such a testimony to God's providence. Do you think there's any chance of that?
Toto is the one who runs the orphanage and he was exonerated as well. I agree about Tom writing a book. He should be coming to preach here in February or March. We can encourage him to write a book then
That is just awesome to hear...or read as the case may be.
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