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If you are a regular reader of "Our Journey Through The Valley", you might recall the experience that I had in the wee small hours of the morning a couple of weeks ago. But then, in those early morning hours, I heard another voice. Not audible. A voice within my spirit that seemed to…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (76)
Our journey took on a new dimension yesterday. Bev was admitted to hospital for a period of respite care over the next two weeks. The general opinion seems to be that we both need a time of renewal and refreshment. These last couple of months have been demanding on both of us as the disease has…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (75)
Upon further reflection, something else has come into focus for us. It seems that Jesus was confident that the purpose of His intercession for Peter (i.e. that his faith doesn't fail) was accomplished and that Peter would survive the "sifting" that was about to take place. So, when…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (74)
The more I reflect on this warning to Peter, the more encouraged I become. In explaining to Peter what was really happening, Jesus indicated that He had prayed for Peter. The past tense could mean that He is not currently doing so. Why might that be? Could it be that Jesus no longer prayed because…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (73)
There's something else about this prayer of Jesus for Peter that caught my attention. It is expressed in the past tense. "...but I have prayed for you". Before Peter even knew there was a "sifting" coming that would engulf him and, maybe to a lesser extent, the other…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (72)
I've read it so many times over the years but it has always been Jesus speaking to Peter with me being the silent observer. But, as I reported in Part 1 of this exploration, a few nights ago it became personal as I sensed the Lord saying those words to Bev and I and applying them to our…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (71)
I was having trouble sleeping last night. My mind was re-visiting our situation as we live daily with MND. When I am tempted to have a "Pity Party" I try to recall any positives that we have found on this journey. I thought of the many, many people who pray for us every day. Like Betty.…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (70)
I initially thought that living with Motor Neurone Disease would been like living with a sword over our head, never knowing just when it would fall. Such an image, if true, would cause great stress and tension. Not so. At least, not so at this point in our journey. I can't say that we have…read moreOur Journey Through The Valley (69)
I had a phone call from a friend 2 days ago in which he was reflecting on our situation and expressing his thoughts about how we are handling our circumstances - especially how Bev was a great example of persevering faith. Then he used a word that, as best I can recall, has not been used concerning…read moreOur Journey Through the Valley (68)
Thou Shalt Not Stress! I have never been very good at reading my own stress levels. I have always been dependent on Bev to keep me aware whenever my stress levels are rising unacceptably. This has been no easy task for her because she would often sound that alert or warning at times when I thought…read more
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