September 2020

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• Activities during the month of September: Besides our normal activities, Grandpa and DD visit for a couple days for the first time since Morgan was born; went to Dayspring for Labor Day weekend; went to a pool party with friends; my mom visited for a few days so Ricky and I could go to Morganton by ourselves for a day; took our Filipino neighbors to tour Morganton for a birthday treat and share at our home church; Aolani had several play dates with neighbors; went to church and lunch with friends; and, had neighbors over for dinner.

• School verses: Aolani and Micaiah -- Psalm 8:1-6
• Verses I memorized: John 1:15-18

Concerning Healing

I want to divulge a little more about our take on physical healing.

We believe that healing is for everyone. On this earth.

Now, when I used to hear that, I would automatically pin it as "prosperity gospel“ and shut my ears to it. “Been there. I know better. I can easily debunk that.”

After much studying and learning for over a year, we finally understand. 100% Scripture. It is not under any denomination or label: Charismatic, Pentecostal, Reformed, Calvinist, or Wesleyan... or some cult. Anyway, I can’t do it justice trying to explain it or answer the gobs of questions this raises (believe me, I had my share of objections). I am not trying to lead astray or persuade or be combative or get itching ears scratched. I really want to say more, but it would take books.

I simply wanted to state that although I am not walking yet, we are indeed more resolute and encouraged than ever before to press on. ("The violent take [the kingdom of heaven] by force.” Matthew 11:12.)

Why are you not walking if you believe this? The double-minded man cannot expect to receive anything from God (James 1:7-8). Double-mindedness comes from believing too much of the wrong stuff, and I have 20 years of wrong theology and traditions of man (Mark 7:13) to tear down. I think that double-mindedness is keeping me from receiving the healing that Jesus paid for and which is already done (1 Pet. 2:24). I have to believe that I have received (Mark 11:24), not just believe in God’s existence or ability. This is hard for me when I feel pain and see a wheelchair and other limitations. ("Now faith is being... certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:6.)

“When you’re walking, I will consider this.” I totally get it. That’s where I was earlier this year. However, “Blessed is he who has not yet seen and yet believes” (John 20:29).

On that note, here is an introductory video you can watch. I highly recommend that you watch the entire DHT series, 17 videos, by JGLM. Ask for more if you want.

I firmly believe that it has been the multitude of prayers for me and my healing from everybody over the last 19 years that has led me to this truth. I have tears as I write this because I am so incredibly thankful. Praise God!

“May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:74