Yesterday, as I was settling into my Sunday morning routine at the office, my phone rang. The news I got in that phone call took me a while to process (in fact, I am still processing it). The news came that Danny Williams had passed away. Danny was the pastor of the High Plains Cowboy Church here in town and a great friend.
I made arrangements for my duties and then headed to the Cowboy Church. What I found there was a group of people hurting but doing just as God intended, leaning on one another. One of the first people I spoke to made the statement, “Danny sure threw a wide loop.” I have not been able to get that image out of my mind – he threw a wide loop. His circle included a lot of people.
As I looked around the room, I realized the truth of that statement. There were people there from multiple generations, multiple races and multiple socio-economic backgrounds – all walks of life. They all felt welcome there – it is home.
Danny threw a wide loop because he knew that the Gospel includes every body. It is meant for everyone – all people no matter who you are.
I know Danny is checking out the pastures in heaven today, but he leaves a posse behind that would not exist had he not understood the Gospel and had he not thrown such a wide loop.
Danny, happy trails!
Clay in the Hands 
Amen! What a blessing he has been in my own life. It was a privilege to know him. Makes me want to work on my own loop.
Yes he did through a wide loop that impacted a lot of people , and one of them people is me. He would always tell me what the right thing to do. I always knew if there was somthing that I didn’t want to talk my family about I always knew I could talk to him. One thing I will never forget is him calling me (dinker) , and he always asked me if I was ready to ride a bull, and know that he has done all that one day I want to ride a bull just for him. Know I want to make my own loop.
Danny you where a very good man and I will never foget you and what you have done for me and everyone else.
Thank you Danny