Tag Archives: prayer request

Progress: Walking

Posted on May 17, 2016 by ehurst

First, thanks to all of you who are praying with me about recovery. I’m pretty warm and bubbly about my progress. Yesterday I began walking a bit more, trying to find a stride that would work with minimal pain. Today … Continue reading →

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Progress: First Return Visit

Posted on May 13, 2016 by ehurst

Had appointments back at the VA. Today the good folks in Orthopedics removed my stitches and approved of my wound care. No more bandages required — yay! Went down to Physical Therapy and the gal showed me a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Complication to Progress (Updated)

Posted on May 9, 2016 by ehurst

Went to bed last night and fell asleep without painkiller. Sometime within two hours I awoke to tachycardia. This time it was persistent. After a half-hour of this, my wife drove me to the VA emergency room. This was the … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request

Posted on May 1, 2016 by ehurst

My battered old recliner isn’t too bad for short term occupation, but it’s really too small for my body. Even if all I could do is borrow a good one, it would sure help me get through this. It’s causing … Continue reading →

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Bike (Updated)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by ehurst

The mountain bike has been covered. Thank you all for praying with me and God bless the donor. Tomorrow I’ll update this post with a picture of it. Now pray with me that I can find a suitable recipient for … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request: Mountain Bike

Posted on March 30, 2016 by ehurst

In case you need a human justification: I can’t run and walking is highly limited. My knees and hips just cannot take much of that any more. But I want to stay fit and alive long to finish the mission … Continue reading →

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We Have This Treasure

Posted on March 17, 2016 by ehurst

What we have here is powerful, rich and sweet. Do we need any further excuse to offer it to others? Actually, the thing itself won’t tolerate silence. It would be wholly unjust to keep this divine justice to ourselves. But … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Healing Miracle

Posted on March 7, 2016 by ehurst

I’m an introvert. This short list covers it well enough in my case. For example, I can preach to a huge audience and get them to listen; people tell me I have energy and charisma in the pulpit. But I’m … Continue reading →

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Give It a Rest

Posted on February 15, 2016 by ehurst

Today is a good time for us to pray. As I was out on a long ride, I was generally praying out loud the whole time. I have no quarrel with anyone, and I welcome all who can humor my … Continue reading →

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Rejoice: Prayers Answered

Posted on February 10, 2016 by ehurst

New neighbors next door are Christian people; a different flavor but decent folks. I prayed for their welcome and welfare. A couple weeks later their car got creamed in an intersection — just an inch behind the driver’s door. The … Continue reading →

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