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A journal about the life and times of a couple (Alex & Joanne) and how their lives revolve around God and Cancer. Joanne (Jo) was initially diagnosed with Stage 2 NPC (aka Nose Cancer) in Feb 2001. Subsequently it spread to her liver (Stage 4) in Feb 2004 and to her spine and lungs(2007). Jo passed away on 25 June 2007. My journey continues... "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Peter 5:7
She's always smiling...
The Blogger
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An Interview With God
Blogs, Links, Stuff...
- We Are Wonder Women
- Grace @ Work
- Strength for The Journey
- Radio Bible Class
- Crosswalk
- Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry
- I Will Worship.com
- National Cancer Centre Singapore
- Wild Rocket - Jo's Fav Restarurant!
- Our Church - Wesley Methodist
- ATRI
- Lemniscates are Forever
- Speedmatrix Depot
- Dahon Foldable Bikes
Archives
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2007
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June
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- Joanne Has Gone To Be With The Lord Today
- Cancer Is So Limited...
- By His Strength
- A Whole New Routine
- Updates
- Do I Trust You (Twila Paris)
- V&P
- Home at Last!
- Jesus Will Still Be There (Point Of Grace)
- Finally...We're Goin Home...
- Not Out Yet
- 12 June 2007
- Cope Loop - What A Success!
- At The Cross (Hillsong Live - Mighty to Save Album)
- Mighty Morphine
- Every Heart That Is Breaking (Twila Paris)
- Ward 48
- Back @ SGH
- Vomiting Blood
- The "A" Team
- In Christ Alone (Brian Littrell)
- Our Journey: Scaling the Mountain
- The Great Race (from Strength for the Journey)
- Home Finally
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June
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Verse Of The Day
My Alltime Fav Worship Songs
- Hosanna (Hillsong)
- The Stand (Hillsong)
- Potter's Hand (Hillsong)
- Lifesong (Casting Crowns)
- Exceeding Joy (Hillsong)
- I Can Only Imagine (Mercy Me)
- I Will Run To You (Hillsong)
- Evermore (Planetshakers)
- Mighty To Save (Hillsong)
- We Are The Reason (Avalon)
- Your Name (Paul Baloche)
- Above All (Paul Baloche)
- The Warrior Is A Child / Do I Trust You Medley (Twila Paris)
- With All I Am (Hillsong)
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4 comments:
A word of encouragement from a mature Christian friend of mine below. Pray & discern the contents. =) Hope it encourages.
Liz@Elim
"The Word of God says in Psalm 91:10, that evil can't even come near your house if you are abiding in Him.
In John 16, Jesus Himself says He has deprived the world of power to harm you. And Exodus 10:23 says that when thick darkness surrounded the Egyptians, the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.
By these and other scriptures, you can see that God never intended you to experience all the junk the world suffers. He's always wanted His children to live above it, to stand out as light in a dark world.
In the Old Testament, God's fame was established because of the miracles He had worked for His children. That same thing should be true today with you and me. We should be glorifying God by the miraculously victorious lives we live. People should be coming up to us and saying things like, "I've heard how God healed you." Or, "I've heard how your children were delivered from drugs." Or, "God has really brought you out of a financial crisis."
Can you see now why Satan would spread a rumor to make you believe you have to suffer with the world instead of live as victor over it? He doesn't want people running after you asking where you get your power, your peace, your health and prosperity.
But that's exactly what God wants to happen. So put the Word of God to work and dare to receive the blessings He has promised to you. Let the light of God's power in your life put the devil's dark rumors to rest! I hope this helps you to think high above your own intellect. Shalom!!!!!"
Mate, thanks for your company tonight.
You may have missed this post; read it: http://paced.blogspot.com/2007/06/jo-alex-fight.html
In my prayers,
DD
Hi Liz, thanks for posting your friend's comment however I believe he or she needs to read James 1 or rather understand in totality the nature of suffering and being a child of God. It is synonymous. I've also mentioned in my entry about a week ago that we believe in a God who can work miracles however he chooses. But this inworking of miracles is fundamentally dependent on his sovereign WILL for each of us. At the end of the day, God can heal, deliver as long as it falls within his will for the individual.
Dear Alex and Jo,
My faith has been immensely strengthened after reading through several entries in your blog. They not only document graphically the experiences you're going through but also stand as an eloquent testimony of your steadfast belief in the One who possesses the divine prerogative to give and take life.
I'm with you on the position that being in the centre of God's will does not necessarily innoculate one from pain and hurt. Many times, suffering and glory are two sides of the same coin.
Also, throughout the Bible, miracles of deliverance from oppression, sicknesses and even deaths neither engendered greater trust nor obedience in the Lord. Miracles in themselves do not point us to the Father. Only Christ does!
I pray that God grants you the strength to abide in His presence and the grace to take each day as it comes. Let the glory of the Lord shines through this episode in your lives.
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