By David Dawson
ddawson@tnbaptist.org
FRANKLIN — It could be said that Thomas Bester is facing an uncertain future.
Bester, however, would disagree.
Even while dealing with many unknowns involving his health, Bester is standing firm in his faith. He said he knows how the story will end, even if he doesn’t know how the details will unfold.
Bester, who serves with Tennessee Baptist Mission Board as a black church development specialist, has been dealing with kidney issues for several years, and the situation recently worsened. He is currently on dialysis and is waiting to be placed on the list to receive a kidney transplant — a procedure that is likely needed in order to save his life.
And yet, despite this seemingly scary prospect, Bester said he takes comfort in knowing that the Lord has scripted the plans for him, both in this life and the next. [Read more…]