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Comment on Addiction… What An Injustice by Auntie Cheryl

Auntie Cheryl — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:08:55 +0000

Amen to that Chad. I'm always blessed by your honesty and open heart. May God give you peace as you continue to minister to others with the truth that you have received. We love you both – Auntie Cheryl & Uncle Dale

Comment on Addiction… What An Injustice by Lori Block

Lori Block — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:38:21 +0000

Good Morning Son…… First…..I am so sorry for your loss of dear Jeff. My heart weeps with yours…in fact, so do my eyes. I feel sad with you. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. In some ways I relate from being in ministry……"you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink." That is the work of the Holy Spirit…..in the lives of others and in ours. Only God…..yes ONLY GOD….can change a heart. We can love and encourage, speak truth and point people to Him….but we have to leave the heart surgery to Him. Yet……sometimes I struggle so with this entire "addiction thing." It does seem SO unfair and SO unjust. Does anyone really understand addiction? Is it just about lies we buy into? Perhaps it's a combination of that and the devil's deception and throat hold……your sharing of I Peter 5:8-9 is so applicable Chad. In our North American self sufficiency we aren't sobered enough by that verse. It is good to meditate on the reality and seriousness of it. You can't take on an enemy if you ignore he is even there….or if you belittle him and his subtle ability to poke and prod us….and stir the pot. At the same time my heart hides Philippians 4:13 ""for I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need." I think part of the devil's lie is that that verse somehow isn't enough.Another big lie is that it's too complicated, too hard, out of reach, not applicable to me (everyone else but not me) when really it boils down to "simple" obedience. (doable, attainable, possible, personal and available…….in and through Christ Jesus.) And as we are sobered by the truth that the enemy is very real and great I also rejoice in I John 4:4 because God is GREATER…..(I have to ask myself again today….do I believe that?) The entire chapter of I John 4 so ministers to me today…..how very much God loves us…..and that for those of us that have accepted the gift of salvation through Jesus and his payment for our sins on the cross of Calvary….that we have HIM living inside of us. "HE" is our righteousness. Wow. Do I walk in that? Appreciate that? Apply that? I John 5:3-5 "Loving God means keeping his commandments, and really, that isn't difficult. For every child of God defeats this evil world by trusting Christ to give the victory. And the ones who win this battle against the world are the ones who believe that Jesus is the Son of God." That really speaks to my deepest parts today. We ALL have some degree or area of struggle like Jeff had. Do I believe that Christ can and wants to be "my victory" in the things that bind me? Time for prayer……..and maybe as important time for simple obedience. (I'm talking personally here) I love you so much Chad……cling to Galatians 6:9 and I truly pray that verse over you today….."God help Chad not to get tired of doing what is "good" Help him not to get discouraged and give up, and remind him in his deepest places that he WILL reap a harvest of blessings in due time. Bless his obedience today to be "your worker" in the fields that are ripe for picking…..be his strength…..help him to see each stalk of grain the way that you do….continue to give him your heart for people (even deepen it)..and as he pours out in faith and perhaps inspite of how he feels I pray you will be faithful to pour back into him EVERYTHING he has need of. Please be his comfort today as he grieves Jeff's loss…..commune with him as he processes his grief. Carry him today Lord. Thank you for my son Lord……bless and keep him…… fully." Amen I am so proud of you Chad and my prayers cover you daily. Much Love Mom

Comment on I Lift My Eyes Up – Psalm 121 by Karen

Karen — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:55:10 +0000

Thanks Chad. How can you go wrong with God's word hey? Beautiful!

Comment on I Lift My Eyes Up – Psalm 121 by Chris

Chris — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:12:18 +0000

Hey Chad! The song sounds great! I've always loved this song from Doerksen, it is a great call to God and speak the truth of who He is. Makes me long for some time in Comox! Ha ha! Looking forward to some time together this summer. Chris

Comment on Overwhelmed by Christine Buchanan

Christine Buchanan — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:21:58 +0000

That was beautiful Chad….and as always you make my eyes leak when you sing. Again, you are in our prayers and if you need anything…we are just a phone call away. Jonathan and I are so sorry for your loss. Travel safe and we will see you on your return. *HUGS*

Comment on Overwhelmed by Cher

Cher — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:47:25 +0000

I just found out about Arthur last night, and can't believe it. Such a tragedy. Know that I am praying with you and for you.

Comment on Overwhelmed by Mom

Mom — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:11:56 +0000

"When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the ROCK that is higher than I" Psalm 61:2 Chad (and Janna) I am so, so sorry for your loss of Arthur. It just is so hard to fathom….. and understand. The scripture verse above has become so precious to me these last few years. I always think that the word "overwhelmed" would not be there in the bible had the Lord not known we would be at times. Somehow that comforts me. In essence, it let's me know it's o.k. to be overwhelmed. It is so good to know that God is waiting open armed when we walk through those times…..and I have found they are the best arms to run into when my heart is breaking, when I am sobbing, grieving, missing, processing, adjusting, and just plain feeling overwhelmed by life's tough circumstances. Just want to remind you that I relate to "overwhelmed"…….I felt it again 2 weeks back as I stood over the grave of my child. Again I had to run into those "everlasting arms"……Yes, God is good… and it truly is amazing that the one who owes us nothing is always there…..and always ready to pour in what we have need of.But for Him…..we could not only not stand….but we could not carry on……and because of Him… we CAN stand, carry on, and even flourish. I say that because most days I am amazed that I have kept going…..I owe that ALL to Jesus.Praying for you and for Arthur's dear wife and entire family…..for his countless friends…..with deep sympathy and compassion. May God bless the grieving. "He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us" I Corinthians 1:4 Again, I am so sorry. All my Love Mom

Comment on Overwhelmed by Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:08:54 +0000

thanks for sharing this Chad. it brought needed encouragement tonight.

Comment on Overwhelmed by Jared

Jared — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:07:43 +0000

Thanks Chad. You have a beautiful way of writing.

Comment on A Crack In A Damn by Kevin Moore

Kevin Moore — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:44:57 +0000

Chad, Years ago I saw a young man with many significant talents. I often asked God what would become of this young man and what role he would play in the Kingdom. Today I went to the web site this man set up. I do this every month or so and read what he posts. Sometimes it is an arrow of connection to my heart and sometimes less then that, but always worth the read. As you likely realize, I am talking about you and what you write. This is only one of the many significant talents you have been given. Another significant talent is your music. I believe Jesus just told me to write you and encourage you today. He loves you! He wants you to use ALL you are to share this love, freely given, freely received. Kevin