Acupuncture Punctured

Well I had my 2nd treatment today for my latest problem down in the hip joint area.
When I was finished I could barely walk. I asked the receptionist if it was normal that I leave worse than coming in? According to acupuncture dude it was because of my position.
Usually I lay flat on my stomach, but since I didn't want to barf, I laid on my side.
Nearly eight hours later I still have agonizing pain where the treatment was done.
If I had my choice I would stop, but was told that this treatment should "cure" me in
1/2 the time. Two to four, rather than four to eight weeks.
At the moment I can only stand up for short periods of time. Just going downstairs
hurts. Walking is limited to the house and is excruciating.
I'm seeing my own Doctor next week to obtain his opinion. Problem is the drugs I am already on, can do damage in large quantities.
I so wish I could be healed right now, as the pain is draining and at times seems neverending.

American Propaganda

The Butterfly effect by Andy Andrews

Although the premise of the book showed promise. It was quickly lost at the start of the book.
By using examples of American history,world events seen through American eyes, and American intervention. The author has set up America as the saviour of the world.
I would not,nor could not, continue to read the book after such a presumption had been made.
Thank you to the good folk at Thomas Nelson for providing the book free for review.

I want to be like Jesus

This review is from the book: Saint Francis by Robert West
As believers in Christ we are all saints. However we usually reserve the term for
someone who has written a book in the New Testament.
Francis of Assisi was not a writer, rather he sought to live his faith in Christ to the fullest. Even unto the point of death.
Undoubtedly Francis would not want to be the focus of this book. Instead he would
rather be the catalyst for change in each of our lives.
Drawn from many sources, Saint Francis, by Robert West, presents the life of Francis from beginning to end. The transformation of a rich man into a beggar. A man who declared himself to be "the most worthless and inadequate sinner on earth".
One man's journey of faith, who touched the lives of countless people, from lepers to the Pope.
In doing so he inspired others to follow by example, and raised up many leaders and followers.
Read and find how he drew himself to God, and how God used him for His purposes.
Then ask yourself if you would do the same.
Thanks to the good folk at Thomas Nelson for providing the book free of charge, for review.

Turning 50

Is not much difference than 49 except in this case you add a day.
No midlife crisis nor retrospective. Just eats and loot to boot!
Last weekend celebrated with my Son and his Wife.
Last night with the rest of my family and Grandpa.
Today was a flashback to the sixties, with headbands, and flowers in the pastor's and his wife's.
Psychedelic skirts worn by the ladies and one guy!
Beatles music for atmosphere.
A really nice time with photos for blackmail too.
The powerpoint @ Ritson Road Alliance will never be the same.
Wouldn't you know it, tired now. Hence welcome to the fifties!

Frantic over feet

They are both in so much pain today, and I am so worried that they will stay that way
and I will no longer be able to walk.
The pain is also causing me to growl and act like a bear which nobody likes,including
me.
It is probably my own fault because I walked too much earlier today. Will I ever learn?
Grace and peace to all.

Your prayer life will never be the same

This review is from: Mystically Wired: Exploring New Realms In Prayer by Ken Wilson
To be Mystically Wired, is to take prayer beyond our ordinary,everyday experience.
And to turn it into an intimate experience with God.
Using science,scripture and personal experience. Ken Wilson explains how as created
beings in the likeness of God. We are designed or as he puts it "wired" to live out
our faith to the fullest.
This is not for a select few, rather it is within the grasp of every believer.
However, it is not to be entered into lightly, for you never know what may happen,
or what may be required of you.
The book is encouraging because it acknowledges the difficulties that we face in prayer. But it also offers practical solutions. Solutions that will guide us closer to God. Allowing God to take his rightful place in our lives.
This book is an easy read, wherever you are in your relationship with God.
It is a guide to help you along your journey.
Thanks to the kind folks at Thomas Nelson for providing the book to review.

Plans

Over a month again!!!!
Hope no one was relying on this, I am not yet a creature of habit with my blog.
Well today is like most days, I'm in sheer agony from the pain, enough to make me wanna puke.
Despite my difficulties, the Lord says "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to prosper you and to give you hope and a future" Jeremiah 29:11
To be honest I haven't a clue what this has to do with my current situation, but I'm
glad that the Lord does.
At the moment I'm still reading "Mystically wired" exploring new realms in prayer.
It has been given to me by the kind folk @ Thomas Nelson publishers for a review.
Watch for the review shortly.
If anyone wants to connect with me, feel free to use the blog to do so.
It is not that I don't want to blog, I just need to do so.
May each of you know much grace and peace.