Amy, it’s been over six years since that fateful day in May. But I thought it was important to write. I harbor no anger, and I hold no grudges. You did what you thought was best under the circumstances. But that’s how the devil works. He exploits our ignorance. When we lack …
Author Archives: Toby Strebe
The Preservation of the Scriptures
To my children, My prayer for you is that by now, you have received Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour. The first step of obedience to Christ, following your salvation, is baptism. However, because of your adolescence, your mother has the power to …
Happy Birthday
Dear Kyndall, I’d like to wish you a happy fourteenth birthday. I’ve been meaning to write sooner, but I’ve just been so busy. Two weekends ago, we had a yard sale. Over Memorial day, I went on a men’s fishing trip with our church. We stayed overnight and it was …
For All He’s Done
Dear Addison, I hope all is well with you and the family. This weekend, we’re having a yard sale. In fact, the city of Trenton has an annual yard sale the third weekend in May. So this year, we’re participating. I’m going to be very busy this week. …
Summer’s Approaching
Dear Paige & Lincoln, It’s already May, and you’ll be getting out of school for summer break shortly, won’t you? Do you have any summer plans or will you just play? Do you have any friends that you enjoy playing with? If you have time this summer, maybe the two …
A Blessing
Dear Tobie, I hope this letter finds you well. How was your Easter? Every Saturday for four weeks, Cody and I hung door hangers inviting people to our Easter service. Then, when Easter Sunday arrived … I wish you could have been there …
The Only Way to Heaven
To my children, There’s a day coming when each person will stand before God, and He will judge them according to their works. Nobody is guaranteed to live another day. And if that day should come upon you unexpectedly, where will you go after you die…
A Lesson in Stewardship
To my children, everyone has hobbies. I enjoy church and Christian fellowship. But I also enjoy reading when I’m alone. I don’t know what hobby you’ve taken an interest in, however, carefully examine each hobby with Scripture. Our enemy is cunning and has deceived …
Personalized Cards
Dear Addison, Just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking of you. Enclosed, you’ll find a personalized business card. I will include one in every letter in hopes that you’ll receive it. You may not want it or need it, but keep it, because one day, you’ll be happy to …
April Birthdays
Dear Lincoln, It’s your father again. I wanted to write and let you know that I’m thinking about you. Today is Valentine’s Day … Did you give any girls a Valentine’s Day card? You’re birthday is fast approaching. Did you know that my birthday is also in April? If you were here …
Makeup Distorts God’s Beauty
To my children, makeup and other cosmetics are very popular in our culture. And I don’t believe it’s an understatement to say that the majority of girls and women put it on. However, you’ll be hard-pressed trying to find anyone who is willing to search the …
Thinking About You
Dear Paige, How old are you now? You must be about 6, almost 7 years old. Have you thought about what you’d like for your birthday? I’ve enclosed a small card for you to keep. It has my photo on it, a personalized message, and my contact information. Ask Addison or Tobie …
Striking Down the Home 