tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post140800325378822018..comments2024-03-27T11:48:21.579-07:00Comments on InScribe Writers Online: Faith, Writing And Painful Challenges by Alan AndersonTracy Krausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-85356523703203926852018-01-24T21:12:36.941-07:002018-01-24T21:12:36.941-07:00You always bless me with reading your posts and re...You always bless me with reading your posts and replies Glynis. You and Gilles have walked with us on this journey. I know you can relate to this time in our lives. Yes, it was indeed confrmed today that Terry's cancer was contained. Wow, God's grace really is amazing. Alan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192838076987472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-88316741539916009952018-01-24T21:06:00.791-07:002018-01-24T21:06:00.791-07:00Hi Vickie! Thank you for the prayers and encourage...Hi Vickie! Thank you for the prayers and encouragement. I can't say I was never mad at God. I was admittedly fearful for a while. I recognize my own human frailty. I am thankful beyond measure at God's grace in our lives.Keep writing, writing buddy! We never know how comforting our writing may be for others.Alan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192838076987472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-59378112463695665922018-01-24T17:50:57.772-07:002018-01-24T17:50:57.772-07:00I am blessed to be reading this lovely post, Alan,...I am blessed to be reading this lovely post, Alan, the day you and Terry received the news about the cancer being contained and requiring no further treatment. Praise the Lord and thank your for sharing that news with me. A huge sense of relief washed over me so I can only imagine how your household is celebrating. None of your writing shows a lack of faith. All of it shows a real, vulnerable heart who is making a difference in this world. Bless you and Terry. And do dance out loud! <br />Glynishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621548333351709607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-25709175111947171492018-01-23T18:15:56.234-07:002018-01-23T18:15:56.234-07:00In the face of trials things often look quite diff...In the face of trials things often look quite different from what we could ever have imagined. One can only put their hope in Christ during that time. A friend of mine once told me that it was okay to feel upset. "Go ahead and get mad. God has big shoulders. He can take it." She said. Gotta love her for that. She reminded me that talking to Jesus was better than turning away from him. Lots of prayers for you as you and Terry take this journey. Vickie Stamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078923845655016294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-6496995307835910592018-01-23T10:40:00.158-07:002018-01-23T10:40:00.158-07:00Thank you Karma! Terry is doing well since her sur...Thank you Karma! Terry is doing well since her surgery. We are still waiting for lab results. We are confident the cancer was contained and has been totally removed.Alan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192838076987472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-38481301873139991252018-01-22T23:34:05.640-07:002018-01-22T23:34:05.640-07:00Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability, Alan...Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability, Alan. God guides us even in the moments of fear and uncertainty. I will continue to pray for you and Terry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-51602742581270704512018-01-22T14:51:41.005-07:002018-01-22T14:51:41.005-07:00You understand Sharon. Thank you my friend!You understand Sharon. Thank you my friend!Alan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192838076987472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-75641486582414486992018-01-22T13:36:53.266-07:002018-01-22T13:36:53.266-07:00I just rediscovered this passage of scripture, Jam...I just rediscovered this passage of scripture, James 1:2, on InScribe's "Pray for the Word Warriors" bookmark: "Consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way, for know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure."<br /><br />This verse speaks to me, because we've been going through health issues in our family too. God is our refuge and strength. Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-39029266206142202202018-01-22T12:23:43.387-07:002018-01-22T12:23:43.387-07:00Thank you Tracy! To recognize one's brokenness...Thank you Tracy! To recognize one's brokenness and frailty is emotionally healthy. In some way we identify with Jesus even in our suffering. Even in her present experience with cancer Terry and I are together. Now we wait for news of her lab results. Our prayer is that the surgery removed all of the cancer. Thank you for how encouraging you are to me Tracy!Alan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192838076987472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-48041839212685828522018-01-22T12:03:51.940-07:002018-01-22T12:03:51.940-07:00We need look no further than the bible to see exam...We need look no further than the bible to see examples of how God uses our human suffering to advance His Kingdom. Rest assured I continue to pray for you and Terry. I am so grateful for your unique and thoughtful 'voice' each month, Alan. Continue to write what God puts on your heart.Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.com