Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
prayer...
Monday Jan 23rd:
yesterday our Pastor and his wife Amie came to visit. We had previously decided that Pastor would pray with us for Rachael's healing, but also that he would anoint her with oil. Please don't misunderstand, the oil itself is not magical or powerful, but it is merely symbolic of faith in the healing power of God.
Pastor prayed for Rachael's mind- to be free of anxie ty and fear, for her heart- to experience peace and faith and belief in Jesus and His healing power...
and when he began to pray for her body and physical healing- Rachael saw bright white light on both sides of her peripheral vision. We believe and trust that she saw a glimpse of the glory of God, and that Jesus began the spark of healing in her.
God hears and answers our prayers, and here are two Biblical examples.
In the Old Testament in Isaiah 38:1-5, King Hezekiah had gotten an illness with a poor prognosis. He fervently prayed, and God heard and answered his prayer- and added years to his life.
In the New Testament, in Acts chapter 3 the Bible says that Peter performed miraculous acts of healing in the power and of the name of Jesus. The example of the beggar- crippled from birth was healed and sent on his way. There are many other examples in the New Testament but I think what is possibly my favorite is found in Matthew 9:19-22. It tells about a woman with an issue of blood for 12 years, who believed if she could merely touch the hem of Jesus' robe- she could be healed. In verse 22 the Bible says, "Jesus turned around and said to her, "Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment." PRAISE GOD!
then there is my story. many of you know it, so I won't go into detail except to say that I should not be- nor would I be alive today without the prayers of my family and the restoring power of Christ.
We had scans today of her chest, abdomen and pelvis. We trust that when we get the results next week, we will be told that Rachael is on her way to complete and total healing.
We appreciate your continued prayers. Thank you and God bless! ♥ ♥ ♥
yesterday our Pastor and his wife Amie came to visit. We had previously decided that Pastor would pray with us for Rachael's healing, but also that he would anoint her with oil. Please don't misunderstand, the oil itself is not magical or powerful, but it is merely symbolic of faith in the healing power of God.
Pastor prayed for Rachael's mind- to be free of anxie ty and fear, for her heart- to experience peace and faith and belief in Jesus and His healing power...
and when he began to pray for her body and physical healing- Rachael saw bright white light on both sides of her peripheral vision. We believe and trust that she saw a glimpse of the glory of God, and that Jesus began the spark of healing in her.
God hears and answers our prayers, and here are two Biblical examples.
In the Old Testament in Isaiah 38:1-5, King Hezekiah had gotten an illness with a poor prognosis. He fervently prayed, and God heard and answered his prayer- and added years to his life.
In the New Testament, in Acts chapter 3 the Bible says that Peter performed miraculous acts of healing in the power and of the name of Jesus. The example of the beggar- crippled from birth was healed and sent on his way. There are many other examples in the New Testament but I think what is possibly my favorite is found in Matthew 9:19-22. It tells about a woman with an issue of blood for 12 years, who believed if she could merely touch the hem of Jesus' robe- she could be healed. In verse 22 the Bible says, "Jesus turned around and said to her, "Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment." PRAISE GOD!
then there is my story. many of you know it, so I won't go into detail except to say that I should not be- nor would I be alive today without the prayers of my family and the restoring power of Christ.
We had scans today of her chest, abdomen and pelvis. We trust that when we get the results next week, we will be told that Rachael is on her way to complete and total healing.
We appreciate your continued prayers. Thank you and God bless! ♥ ♥ ♥
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Benefit for Rachael....
There is going to be a benefit for Rachael on Saturday January 28th from 4p-10p
9450 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Dayton, OH 45458-3847
As you already know, Rachael is currently fighting stage 4 kidney cancer- which has metastasized to her bones. The tumors have compressed her spine, fracturing and collapsing several vertebrae- rendering her completely immobilized for many months. She has to wear a special brace at all times to prevent further collapse of her spine.
She is on very expensive medication, and any time she leaves to go to appts or for testing, she has to be transported by ambulance- as her spine cannot tolerate a ride in an automobile without lying down.
As she is immobilized- she is of course unable to work, and while her insurance is pretty good- it doesn't cover it all by far.
My great friend Heather Trout has put this fundraiser together to help us ease Rachael's financial burdens over the next few months.
There will be music, a Chili Cook-off, auctions, and raffles!
The Chili Cook-off will run from 4-7, and that will be voted on by judges and peoples choice. A donation of $5 per person will be charged. That will allow you to taste all 15 different chili's.
Also, if you're interested in contributing, as someone who provides services or would be willing to raffle a gift certificate for your services- that would be greatly appreciated as well.
Services and products that have been donated for auction/raffle so far.:dinners~ at Carrabba's, Chili's, Beef O Brady's, Applebee's..
7 bottles of wine, baskets~one from a culinary company, Mary Kay, Two Sisters Salon, and Big League Haircuts...
Please attend, and/or contact my friend Heather Trout (937-672-4999) to make a donation if you cannot attend, and let people know that Rachael needs our prayers!
and please spread the word!
thanks and God bless! <3
As you already know, Rachael is currently fighting stage 4 kidney cancer- which has metastasized to her bones. The tumors have compressed her spine, fracturing and collapsing several vertebrae- rendering her completely immobilized for many months. She has to wear a special brace at all times to prevent further collapse of her spine.
She is on very expensive medication, and any time she leaves to go to appts or for testing, she has to be transported by ambulance- as her spine cannot tolerate a ride in an automobile without lying down.
As she is immobilized- she is of course unable to work, and while her insurance is pretty good- it doesn't cover it all by far.
My great friend Heather Trout has put this fundraiser together to help us ease Rachael's financial burdens over the next few months.
There will be music, a Chili Cook-off, auctions, and raffles!
The Chili Cook-off will run from 4-7, and that will be voted on by judges and peoples choice. A donation of $5 per person will be charged. That will allow you to taste all 15 different chili's.
Also, if you're interested in contributing, as someone who provides services or would be willing to raffle a gift certificate for your services- that would be greatly appreciated as well.
Services and products that have been donated for auction/raffle so far.:dinners~ at Carrabba's, Chili's, Beef O Brady's, Applebee's..
7 bottles of wine, baskets~one from a culinary company, Mary Kay, Two Sisters Salon, and Big League Haircuts...
Please attend, and/or contact my friend Heather Trout (937-672-4999) to make a donation if you cannot attend, and let people know that Rachael needs our prayers!
and please spread the word!
thanks and God bless! <3
Sunday, January 15, 2012
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