Happy 50th Birthday Chris!
It is wonderful to see what our father has done in you and through you in half a century. I have only known you for about 30 of those years and only seen you sporadically. However, this has given me snapshots of your life over time and that sometimes makes it easier to see growth. And I have seen you grow as a man of God and in your relationship with Him. I'm very thankful for the impact you have had on your family and the lives of so many men and boys through your ministry. I'm grateful for the privilege you provided for Graham and me to come out to NFM two years ago. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with my son and our Father. I still wear my ring to remind me that I'm a beloved son of our Father. One of the most encouraging things that I experienced on our trip was to see and hear how you have grown in humility and tenderness, as you've grown closer to our Father. This is so essential, especially for us men. I will pray for our Father's continued blessing on you, your family, and your ministry, as you continue the adventure of becoming more like our Brother, Jesus.
Your brother,
Tom Branton