Let Me Be Blunt...

God Bless you, your family, and your wife! FORGE AHEAD!!! DON'T STOP!!

Good for you! Follow God's lead, trust in Him. He will never fail you or forsake you. Ignor the naysayers. Perhaps your struggle will serve to teach us to do the same. God bless you both.

Praise God for your open and "blunt" honesty! It is so refreshing in this world so keen on hiding the yucky parts. Being honest and speaking truth is what sets people free!To the accusers and fairweather friends, "Get thee behind Michael!"You and Brenda are in our prayers. Brenda is truly walking out Luke 1:45..blessed is she who believes what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.

Michael,Please try to ignore te people who have no clue what you're going through. "Christians" can be the most brutal people in the world. Keep doing what you're doing...staying sensitive to the Spirit of God.John Carver

who are we to judge another mans servant to HIM he will give account not to us...KEEP FIGHTING MICHAEL!!!

That's the way to fight!! Remember to let it go after you have experienced the anger.

Psa 118:17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

I am single. I wish I could find a man like you who has this depth of love for his wife and is willing to fight for her. You are both blessed.

Your trail blazing is true courage. I stand with you and pray in agreement for your overwhelming victory. It is cowardly to submit to the enemy with no fight. For those that lost their fight, we honor our fallen comrades, we don't condemn them. But we never surrender the battle field. Plant a sword of the word in the ground in front of you, lift up your shield of faith, take up another sword of His word and fight, fight, fight and believe. WE ARE BELIEVERS!

I am with you Micheal and Brenda.... I too believe the tide has turned.. The Word is sharper than any two edge sword.. .. the master scalpel.. removing all that does not belong.. I am standing in the gap with you.. Brenda is standing in the kingdom.. and in the Kingdom is no disease.... God Bless

Amen and Amen Brother! Many of us are standing with you and Brenda, around you, beside you, under you and on top of you to help in the hand to hand combat. What a glorious word yesterday

Ahh, yes, the Christian army, the only one that shoots their wounded. Self-righteousness is a dangerous thing. Faith and encouragement should be watchwords of the believer. I know Brenda has been healed "do not doubt but believe and it will be done for you" . Only pay attention to the words from the Lord Himself.

Your posts are a continuous reminder to me of why God has aligned us. It was been a tremendous personal relief to me that you and Brenda have chosen a natural protocol. In the past, I was often the voice crying in the wilderness “there’s a better way” and people often thought I was totally nuts. God has prepared your minds to embrace the path you have chosen and the heart of a LION for this battle.

Michael, I have not written in response to your posts because so many others have said what I would have said, but today I must respond. Thank you for not listening to the foolishness of those who do not know the power of God. I am continuing to stand with you and believe that the fight is not in vain. I continue to pray and believe that Brenda's word from God is true. I am battling with you and am so glad to hear the details of the victory as it unfolds.

Oh Man of God, do no let the words of the enemy touch you. There are more of us with you than are with them! Shalom

Keep going Michael and Brenda!! The word of God says "If I am for you who can stand against you". This scripture speaks of those in the church as well as those outside it. Oft times people do not understand the sovereinty of God. They see it as kay serah(excuse spelling) what will be will be rather than the authority we have been given through his word to speak to issues and believe that he will come against them. God is sovereign to me means that He trumps anything He wants to. By faith we can move mountains. Partner that with Gods wisdom for diet and health and you have an amazingly powerful partnership. Be strong in the Lord and the power of his might. And as we celebrate this time of year I encourage you, Be of Good Cheer for unto you is born a savior who is Christ the Lord. He is Lord over your situation as well.

Onward Michael!! Hold your head high in Gods victory for you and Brenda!! You are strong through Christ and because you have both chosen to follow Him to the ends of the earth. He will be glorified and provide all you need. Others that are hostile in your choices do so because they do not have YOUR source of strength and are weak. Trials will show a persons true core every time. THANK YOU FOR HOLDING ON AND BEING REAL WITH YOUR LIFE. THE IMPACT FOR GOD'S GLORY WILL BE MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE. KEEP ON BROTHER - KEEP ON!

I, (we) are truly honored to have you and Brenda as brethren in our Lord, standing with you both in Victory, for we curse that spirit of infirmity from its roots to the end of the earth, and command the cancer to be removed from Brenda and cast into the sea, in the name of Jesus Christ, our mutual Lord, Savior, and King.and remember the verse, "when the enemy comes in, like a flood God Almighty will raise up a standard...Victory".

I stand with you and Brenda. My friend Mary enrolled in a clinical study and although it was not sucessful it was the right choice! GOD is a GOD of Hope! I wanted to share with you why you should be happy. JESUS is the reason for the season and nothing more. I am losing my best friend Mary who I have cared for and loved for more than 3 years. She has brain cancer and is shutting down. Mary is the sweetest person I ever met. Her eyes dance and her laugh will make you smile. I will celebrate her life and ask GOD to not let her suffer if he will not heal her. She told me yesterday in one of her few periods of lucidity "know that you are loved". That tore me apart. But I smiled and will face this Christmas with the knowledge that GOD is GOD and we must stand in faith. So be happy you can smile and nothing really matters but our faith. JESUS is her savior I prayed for her salvation and watched her pray the sinners prayer.BLESSINGS!CITO

Michael, it is unfortunate you get to experience the ignorance that the body of Christ wallows in during your stand for victory. As you appear to be doing, receive the encouragement and the prayers and dismiss the criticism from those who do not believe that Jesus is the Healer, and Brenda is healed. Now you know those who believe the word. ... STAND AND HAVING DONE ALL ... STAND!!!

Amen Michael! Stand and withstand!

faith, mustard seed. Stay the course Michael! We love you and appreciate all the you do. In he name of Jesus Christ our Lord, I pray that His will be done in the case of Mrs. Brenda and that His glory is magnified by the sacrifice of his children here.

THE PERSON WHO GOES THROUGH THE BATTLE KNOWS THE BATTLE PLAN, WE FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH AND WE WIN , WE DO NOT DRAW BACK OR GIVE UP. WE ARE MIGHTY WARRIORS THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, HE WINS IF WE DONT GIVE IN. AND HE SHOWS US HOW TO FIGHT THIS BATTLE AND ALL BATTLES THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH NOONE ELSE CAN SAY WHAT TO DO ONLY GOD TO THE PERSON GOING THROUGH IT EVERYONES BATTLE AND BATTLE PLAN IS DIFFRENT THEIRBY DONE UNIQLY TO THE PEOPLE KNOW ONE ELSE KNOWS OTHERS PERSONAL JOURNY.. BUT GOD WILL TAKE YOU TO THE OTHER SIDE WE DONT GIVE UP

It hurts my heart that we Christians can be such a judgemental bunch. I, for one, am grateful you chose to include the larger body of Christ in your fight. It's my privledge to lift you in prayer. The faith, or confidence, you and Brenda are showing, and sharing is one of the most powerful things I've ever witnessed. Ignore the nay sayers! Your "bluntness" is a blessing! God Bless you both!!

Thanks for standing with the living word of God and believing for complete total healing. There is no cancer in heaven so thy will be done on earth as is in heaven we are told to pray. I want to encourage toise priests of there homes to pray a covering over our other halves so this curse coes not come upon our household. We are boen into war when we cone into this kingdom, we win but it is a daily battle.

Michael- My father recovered from some very serious illnesses, as well as my sister, through natural God given methods. The key we have always found is one you know well. Obediance i s better than sacrifice. I praise God for your inspiration and we pray for a speedy recovery. ... But God is faithful He wll not allow us to tested beyond what we're able to endure...He is and always will, equip us for every good work. Thank you for your faithfulness. We stand in faith with you all. We walk by faith and not by sight.We have to operate in the light we have, your path wouldnt work for them, but you will also get to reap the fruit of your labors. Satan just wants to steal that fruit. God Bless!

Michael,No one faces a real threat without reaching a crisis point that looks ridiculous to others. IAfter Brenda's complete restoration to health, all of the comments advising you to throw in the towel will look as ignorant to everyone else as they do to you and me and others like us already.Thank you for fighting this fight and for not giving up. Thank you for your vulnerability. We are with you, my friend. Jill and I are praying that you and Brenda continue to receive supernatural revelation and light according to Ephesians 1:17ff.May you have continued strength for this fight.Love and Blessings!

We sometimews forget how omnipotent and omnipresent the God of the universe is. His ways are higher than ours and His will is for us " to prosper and be in good health even as our soul prospers".Go Michael and Brenda. You continue in what the hOLY SPIRIT is doing in your lives.

Great word! I am for you and Brenda 100% and look forward to the great testimony that will rise out of your time of troubles. You may also want to check out another source of revelation from another member of the body of Christ, Arthur Burk. His revelation is on "nurturing the Spirit". In following what God has shown him, he has seen many healings. You can check it out at www.plumblineministries.com. God bless with His VICTORY!

It is so refreshing to see a family who believes and ACTS on the basis of that belief. It is not the hearers who are blessed, but the hearers who follow up as doers of the word. Because your confidence is in God and His word, you will reap His promised benefits. He HAS GIVEN us EVERYTHING that perains to LIFE and godliness. As you and Brenda have laid hold of His Great and Precious promises, do not cast away your confidence. All His promises are YES and AMEN!

Hey friend don't worry about being blunt. You are absolutly right. So many Christains want to explain God's will by their circumstances. We are to walk in faith not sight. I see nowhere in the Word that Jesus told anyone to stay sick to learn anything. There was one who died but he raised him up if I remember correctly. We are to follow the methods Jesus diaplayed. Do I know why not everyone gets healed? No..but that doesn't mean we need to "throw in the towel" when we don't understand. Just know this you have brothers and sisters standing with you. Don'tlisten to the detractors!! Jesus died for our healing also!!!Bless you and your family,~Steve

Prophetic intercession is an ear in heaven and a mouth on earth. Revelation 1:6

If there is a battle I can understand, it is your all out decision for Brenda to live and become flagship testimony to the God of the impossible. I am appaled to hear from your blog today Michael, that they are some distorted minds, and crooked beliefs telling you what you should do in the name of God. I have no hope nor desire to silence such people, as their fight is NOT YOURS! If they have faith for themselves in that manner let it be so... However for them to tell you what and how to believe, when your very own wife's life is in the balance, is insentive, abusive and out of limits. Keep up the GOOD fight and let those who make noise keep doing what they are doing... Only those who are qualified to beleive with you in this situation have a valuable stand, and let the wind carry away insults to faith and courage. Love you both in Yeshua's name!

I am with you and Brenda in prayer, IN confidence. Keep fighting..... and receive your reward from He who sits upon the throne. Prayers and blessings on you.Connie B.

Yo Michael(re)read Nehemiah 6 and tell them to B*****r off (or the equivalent in American!)I look forward toyou and your wife staying with us in due Season.Big hugRoy

keep going Michael! You have no idea how much I and many others have been longing for some frankness when it comes to these stories.If only I'd learned your story before hearing so many others where healing came easily - leaving me to doubt my faith level when healing did NOT come so easily.Your sacrifice in being vulnerable with us is worth its weight in gold.Thank you so much - YOU are someone I can listen to and trust.Love,Deborah

Well said, Michael! It's a shame when you come under "friendly fire". There's nothing like soldiers who are supposed to be fighting with you telling you it's time to surrender! Yikes! Keep going Michael. Though we know little of the battle you are in, we're fighting WITH you, praying for you and Brenda, excited to rejoice with you in the outcome you are contending for!

God is faithful, even when men are not. You've got an agreement partner here. In it's simplest form, agree means to say the SAME THING as another. We're agreeing with you for healing!

Godspeed! To THE LORD ALMIGHTY be glory and honor that HIS will done.

Don't apologize for believing in God and his word to you and your wife.Tell her to fight and fight hard, God told her to live so he is not finished with her yet. My sister died of cancer 4 years ago, she believed the doctor when he said 6 months, she lived 6 months despite having a then 2 year old daughter to live for. The cancer did not kill her - believing the doctor did. Be blunt especially with God's word - it will not come back to us void

We love you guys! Praying with you both for a miracle! I appreciate your transparency.

You and Brenda have chosen the best way- God's way is that HE the Almighty God of Heaven and Earth and maker of it all - is the HEALER - none can compare. It is a light thing for the LORD.

Press on brother! TASTE the victory NOW as it begins it's manifestation!

Thank you for your example of faith and courage. We will continue to lift you and Brenda up in prayer.

Read your post this morningand I like what you said and I say good on you, keep up the fight, claim the prize, fight with victory in mind press on.

Bless you for your faith and transparency in this! Walk with God.

I am praying verse 17 over Brenda--it is powerful! Psalm 118 1O GIVE thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever! 2Let Israel now say that His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever. 3Let the house of Aaron [the priesthood] now say that His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever. 4Let those now who reverently and worshipfully fear the Lord say that His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever. 5Out of my distress I called upon the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free and in a large place. 6The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?(A) 7The Lord is on my side and takes my part, He is among those who help me; therefore shall I see my desire established upon those who hate me. 8It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man. 9It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. 10All nations (the surrounding tribes) compassed me about, but in the name of the Lord I will cut them off! 11They compassed me about, yes, they surrounded me on every side; but in the name of the Lord I will cut them off! 12They swarmed about me like bees, they blaze up and are extinguished like a fire of thorns; in the name of the Lord I will cut them off!(B) 13You [my adversary] thrust sorely at me that I might fall, but the Lord helped me. 14The Lord is my Strength and Song; and He has become my Salvation. 15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents and private dwellings of the [uncompromisingly] righteous: the right hand of the Lord does valiantly and achieves strength! 16The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord does valiantly and achieves strength! 17I shall not die but live, and shall declare the works and recount the illustrious acts of the Lord. 18The Lord has chastened me sorely, but He has not given me over to death.(C) 19Open to me the [temple] gates of righteousness; I will enter through them, and I will confess and praise the Lord. 20This is the gate of the Lord; the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall enter through it.(D) 21I will confess, praise, and give thanks to You, for You have heard and answered me; and You have become my Salvation and Deliverer. 22The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. 23This is from the Lord and is His doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.(E) 24This is the day which the Lord has brought about; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25Save now, we beseech You, O Lord; send now prosperity, O Lord, we beseech You, and give to us success! 26Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; we bless you from the house of the Lord [you who come into His sanctuary under His guardianship].(F) 27The Lord is God, Who has shown and given us light [He has illuminated us with grace, freedom, and joy]. Decorate the festival with leafy boughs and bind the sacrifices to be offered with thick cords [all over the priest's court, right up] to the horns of the altar. 28You are my God, and I will confess, praise, and give thanks to You; You are my God, I will extol You. 29O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever.

AMEN, Michael! May God protect you from the "strife of tongues". Satan is furious, but thank God you are standing strong!

God bless you Brenda and Micheal Pink. Without trials that require action there can be no faith. I work as an inventor, I get an idea and see that it meets a need. Then I begin the hardest part of all, to start action to make the prototype. For I don't know how to do it right, or if it can be done. There is nothing to read, no plan to follow and if the past is any indication then all materials and parts will have to be made new by hand. Many times the process will have to be done three different ways, until I get the process right. All the time there is one constant, Christ will be with me always!

...and live she will!!!! There is no dignity in dieing BEFORE your time! Fight Fight Fight, this war IS WON! Jesus is Lord! This morning the Holy Spirit said, 'never removing, only improving!" Praise the Lord!

Dearest Brother Michael, First let me say your site and offerings of wisdom and divine revelation have been an inspiration and encouragement to me over the last year, having received numerous "apt words".Today, however, you are to receive back in kind for what you have sown. To begin, I agree that your precious bride is under attack and that this spiritual warfare. The devil certainly hates us who are God's messengers and witnesses. But we have this confidence, that "no weapon formed against you shall prosper"Isa 54:17 ...for this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and your vindication is from Me, saith the Lord"

Dear MikeNaturally the enemy is scared that you are standing on the rock of Jesus Christ and as part of the body of Christ I am standing with you. You are not alone. Sure we fight the enemy, but we overcome him with the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. There are times when we get discouraged by looking at what lack of support we have primarily from those who we think are of faith and believe in a form of Godliness but deny the power of the resurrected Lord that He can heal today. His name is Joehovah Ropha the Lord your healer. He is a God who does not change. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Those who are bitter because they were not healed the way they expect God to heal them will always be around. However an act of faith takes a stand and like Jonathan in the field with his armour bearer, he stood and routed the enemy. My prayer is that your forehead will be as hard as brass and the words against you will fall flat to the ground - lifeless and powerless. Do not allow the spirit of offense or bitterness creep up on you but rather allow the praise of the almighty to be upon your lips. The song turn your eyes upon Jesus is very true today in the midst of the battle. The things of the world will grow stangely dim in the light of His glory and grace. Peace upon you and your wife with healing on His wings. Love you brother. Remember you are not alone in the midst of the battle. You are in the dark night of the soul but out of it you will come refined like pure gold.

There is absolutely NO doubt that you are doing the right thing. We applaud you wholeheartedly. These other people are speaking out of their ignorance. We must forgive them for they know not what they do. When our Father God Almighty says LIVE, she shall live. Praise God!The healthy approach is THE ONLY way to go to get well. Much has been proven that the traditional medical approach will KILL. There is absolutely no doubt about that. You are choosing the BEST for Brenda. If you had not let us all know, we could not stand in prayer with you. You have a great arsenal of believers interceding for both of you. Standing with you to VICTORY!!!!We are waiving the banner of VICTORY with you. We ask JESUS to hug you both today and each day. Blessings,Jane

I am standing w/ you in prayer.

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, NEVER EVER SAY DIE, You are a warrior, She is a warrior and God will bring you out. We pray for you and are cheering you on with a sound of War. Tell the just it will be well with him, he will eat the fruit of his lips.

Michael and Brenda, many of us stand in agreement with the two of you and are believing God's promises for your healing. I was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and some of the most trying times I experienced back then were dealing with fellow Christians who passed judgment on my treatment choices, even though they were considered "mainstream" medically. You both clearly hear from the Lord and are being faithful to do what He has called you to do. Whatever you do, it is your business and our role is to support your fight for LIFE! Our God is an awesome, loving, healing, all-knowing Father and He cares for you both. May His blessings rain down and reign in your lives.

For when the full manifestation of Brenda's healing is come, all the more will see the Power of God and will be UNABLE to deny it any longer.I thank the Father again for his healing works upon you loving bride and the long and prosperous and "out there" life that is yours......

This morning my husband and I were talking and he mentioned your blog comment. I immediately thought of the story in the bible Luke 8:40 titled A girl Restored to LiIfe and a Woman Healed. This is the same scripture God gave me when I prayed for my friend who had cancer several years ago. I must tell you at first I could not remember the exact chapter and verse so I went and retrieved my bible. Much to my amazement the bible fell right open the exact chapter and verse(s). That is truly God speaking. In this chapter we have the example of the resurrection power in Jesus Christ and his compassion to heal. You are doing right, "allow no one in except those with like faith (verse 51).Be encourage today in the midst of your darkest and deepest trial God has not forsaken you and your wife. He hears your heart cry and loves you and your wife beyond anything you can measure or imagine. This is truly a testimony of faith and standing even when everything in the natural is against us. This is the message the body of Christ needs to grow in. If we are truly to survive the coming crisis in this country and do His kingdom work to usher in the next great awakening we had better learn how to walk in this kind of unshakable faith and power of prayer. May of all God's children learn to hear his voice with a child like faith. For my sheep know my voice says the Lord.

Praise God for your faith and your leadership. I loved this week's guest blog about the river of prayer. A river flows for you and Brenda from all ends of the earth today. I'm both grateful and humbled to be a part of God's work in your lives. Press on towards the goal that is ours in Christ Jesus!

"That which was, is no more. That which is, is yet to come! I have been living by that word for a while now, and He that giveth that word is faithful, and it will come to pass. If you are faithful in the word I put before you, I will be faithful to you. Thank you for your faithfulness and courage.

Michael, Being a survivor of Hodgkins Disease Stage 3 I have followed youo in this journey. I recall getting some of the same criticisms in 1973 whe I was diagnosed. It hurt but my wife

Thank you for being so honest about what you are going through. There are likely many others who are facing similar attacks and misunderstandings from fellow Christians who will be blessed and encouraged by what you share as you go through this time. So don't give up hope - keep your eyes on the Lord and what He has given you. Trust that He has and will continue to direct your steps regarding the choices you make during this time for your wife's health and for other areas of your life. Blessings on both of you.

Fear not, only believe!

My response to you is that we each have to stand before God for our own actions; not before other men or women. Who would have the audacity (I'm sure there's a better word) to tell other Christians how they should proceed in this situation. They claim freedom for their actions, but then they want to control others.This is the same spirit that Jesus fought against during his life on earth in the physical. Unfortunately, it appears that the spirit of religion is alive and well in some of the charasmatic, spirit filled, Christians of today.I do believe that there is a move of the spirit coming that is calling us out of that religousosity that we have taken on. Smoking, drinking, and all the other great "sins" that we spend our time focusing on in others and ourselves, just serves to keep us from accepting others that Christ is calling into the Kingdom and harrasing and controlling those that have accepted Jesus. Is this called "condemnation"?Unfortunately, the Jewish are still looking at every "dot and tittle" and still making more laws. I choose freedom and a personal relationship with Jesus of Nazareth!!!!!!Eventhough I don't know you personaly, I pray that God does heal your wife. And I choose to stand with you on that.Mike

God bless you and Brenda in this fierce battle! As a nurse, I know all too well that our blind confidence in the traditional medical profession is sadly misplaced. Let our confidence be in our Most High God! He alone knows just what we need. While traditional medicine does much good, it still does not have all the answers. But God does! Be Blessed!

Michael and Cheryl: The Holy Bible says Jesus healed them all. I stand with you and love you. Jan Wyborny

Michael ... It makes me mad to think about the voices coming against you and Brenda in the choices you have mutually made on fighting this, and on the purpose you feel in being transparent about what is happening. Add ours to those who are agreeing with you and praying accordingly. Do more, Lord!

Michael, My heart goes out to you as you stand in this battle. You are an awesome husband and Brenda is a very lucky lady. Stand strong, if you had to you could take down this giant on your own, like David. But you will not need to because the body of Christ...those who believe are standing arm in arm, hand in hand with you. We are one body and will take down the Giant together. She is healed and victory is hers!!!You may not see it... and may not want to....but the Lord is building your testimony each day. Oh.... how glorious it will be! You will be able to help many with you honesty and bluntness. It's the truth that many have felt at times, but didn't dare utter. Thank you for sharing you heart... and what I see is the heart of Jesus and the Lion of Judah...

Michael, YOU HAVE OUR FULL SUPPORT IN EVERYTHING. In 2 Tim 3:5 the KJV says we are supposed to avoid those who act like God has no power. Funny how the Bible includes those who think their God is powerless with the likes of those who break into houses and take advantage of women. 2 Timothy [3:1] Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead. [2] As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed, money-hungry, self-promoting, stuck-up, profane, contemptuous of parents, crude, coarse, [3] dog-eat-dog, unbending, slanderers, impulsively wild, savage, cynical, [4] treacherous, ruthless, bloated windbags, addicted to lust, and allergic to God. [5] They'll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they're animals. Stay clear of these people. [6] These are the kind of people who smooth-talk themselves into the homes of unstable and needy women and take advantage of them; women who, depressed by their sinfulness, take up with every new religious fad that calls itself “truth.” [7] They get exploited every time and never really learn. [8] These men are like those old Egyptian frauds Jannes and Jambres, who challenged Moses. They were rejects from the faith, twisted in their thinking, defying truth itself. [9] But nothing will come of these latest impostors. Everyone will see through them, just as people saw through that Egyptian hoax. (MSG) Michael, sounds like you have met some of these people recently.

i am awed and exultant that you both Stand. It is the hour and you are living proof that God is here and fully present in our struggles. The wisdom of the world can't stand up to tough reality. May your healing increase exponentially in this season of miracles!

Bro Michael: I come in agreement with God's word revealed to Brenda, for God cannot lie, nor does He need to repent! This is just a test, for God has sovereignly allowed the test of your faith(Job). Because, "the just shall live by faith": "from faith to faith and glory to glory". So, stop praying and start PRAISING Him! He heard you, He is Faithful, He is Good(all the time), He is Jehovah Nissi-the God who fights our battles unto Victory, for "vengeance is Mine saith the Lord", for if you believe what you said when you prayed, you HAVE(right now by faith) what you said,(for God calls those things that are NOT as though they are)THEN, He manifests them in the physical realm--and your JOY will be complete. Brother, Dance before the Lord with all your might and watch the salvation of the Lord! Remember, God's holy Name is at stake in this and your testimony(with Brenda) as well. So, when the OT says "touch not mine annointed, and do my servants no harm"-He defends you and your whole household so that ALL can see His mighty right hand, and then, believe in Jesus, unto salvation. Therefore, this whole situation is PURPOSE-DRIVEN. Again, Be as Jehoshaphat, who when once he had prayed, in earnest, unto God, put his praise team in FRONT of the army on the battlefield. And then God did the rest! I speak, "Healed" and "Restored" in the Name of Jesus, over your wife. Now, praise and believe. Watch for His miraculous touch, even in the next three days. Lastly, you have a HOPE that will not disappoint. Shalom(nothing missing and nothing broken)

I love your transparency, Michael! Would that all in the Body of Christ would walk in that. Isn't Heaven going to be transparent? We will have the mind of Christ in it's fullness, knowing what the other is thinking before we speak. Aren't we to to pray the Kingdom of God come to Earth? Shouldn't we act that way always? Thanks for being so real. Standing in total agreement for Brenda's manifest healing from the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth. Love, JJ

Hooray for you Michael! I applaud you for standing against the backlash of the enemy! I am giving you and Brenda a standing ovation at this very moment! It's too bad and just so sad that in the middle of this intense battle you would have to take time to deal with this sort of thing. I love what Sue said in her blog, "Ahh yes, the christian army, the only one that shoots it's wounded." But actually take it as a sign that you are winning because otherwise the devil would not be raging against you so fiercely. God bless you for refusing to become a "Mrs. Job" who told her husband to curse God and die. And we all know how his story ended! Hallelujah!

My heart is broken and yet, it isn't because of the critics and nay sayers. It is broken in a good and humble and grateful way. Your transparency is so much needed in this world and in the church! I am touched in my Spirit of how the Holy Spirit is using this to allow you to be REAL and vulnerable before the world. God is bringing forth those who will not be afraid of what others may say, but will stand in the time of battle and share your heart and let me tell ya...what a blessing you are for being frank and real. I am standing in faith and believe that it is Brenda's time to live! Christ has already taken the keys of death, now we appropriate what He did and stand in the gap together to see heaven and earth kiss each other by the manifistation of the healing power of God!! Leisa

When someone a great consequence to you hurts, it affects you. Take a moment to realize this. Take in the best you wisdom you can get. Act on the best you know.I saw you complaint and recognized experience like it in my life. I wish I could tell you that communities, Churches, Friends and Family do not act badly in genuine hours of need and distress. But, they do act badly -- sometimes even shamefully so. You may be awash with advice, so just understand that you are prayed for and the quieter voices of those with bits of Godly wisdom wish you well. Cease to defend your efforts to help your wife, you wedding vow applies in sickness just as it does in health.

Your Scriptural teachings on healing have been insightful and encouraging. Hearing about your and Brenda's battle takes all that you've said to a whole new level. No wonder the enemy would attack you every way possible. Yet, our God is mighty and able to prevail above all. I'm praying with you that Brenda will live out her full purpose, destiny and calling. THANK YOU for continuing to be a teacher and encourager, even in your darkest hours!

Dear Michael, I have been following your articles for a couple of years and really love your heart for business people and their success. Your latest challenge is something that will test the courage of even the toughest. I am very familiar with being wrongfully rebuked, chastised and corrected by even the ones who were closely associated to me for over 20 years. It took them some 5 years before they realised that I heard God and I was not being foolish. I understand the anguish and the "betrayed" feeling. You are not alone (pun intended). My wife was hospitalised twice and each time it freaked me out, though her illnesses were not terminal. I can't begin to comprehend what you are going through. But I can stand with you on the part of hearing God and pursuing His promise with all we've got because that's all we have to go on, but His hope never disappoints, as can be seen by your updates. I believe together with you that you'll expand your boundaries to as far as Malaysia, where I live, because we need people like you to teach us successful entrepreneurship. I'm closing my business as it's not doing too well, and I'm already at retirement age, so no point pursuing new ventures unless they're realy viable.But, I long to see many here do business successfully the way Jesus would. So, I pray with you that we will see you and your lovely lady will one day land here and conduct some seminars that will give many fresh eyes.God bless you richly.

Michael:We have been standing and praying with you all these months. The body of Christ has issues with shooting our own wounded. We are standing for complete and total restoration of your wife, nothing missing nothing broken. Your testimony and Brenda's will bring glory to God and hope to those in similar situations. My wife went thru a health crisis a few years ago and God miraculously healed her. There was certain people we never talked to about what was happening. The negative talk, cursing, etc. we did not need to hear. You have been courageous in letting many thousands of people in on your life. Those who speak out of there flesh, worldly or religious understanding think they are justified in telling you how to live. When God tells you to stand you stand as you have. You have already won. Me you and Brenda be blessed as you stand and win the victory that has already be won for you at Calvary 2000 years ago.Pastor David Jordan

Michael

You've chosen the better portion and that is to believe God according to His Word by the stripes laid upon the back of our dear Lord Jesus your wife is healed! Our Lord is in the healing business. Jesus said "The thief commeth but for to steal kill and destroy, but I have come that you might have and enjoy abundant life" So sorry that so many who say they believe are decieved and allow themselves to be used by the enemy to try and put enough pressure on you to make you fail in your faith. I think they are in worse need of prayer than your wife especially since she is already healed in Jesus name....Glory Hallelujah...I'm praising God and giving Him thanks right now with you because the victory is already won for your precious wife!!! I highly recommend listening to Gloria Copelands teachings on healing she actually is having healing school all this week on the Believers Voice Of Victory. I believe it will help even more to keep you focused on the promise right in the middle of the warfare. When I see someone who is under such an attack I think wow I wonder what kind of an awesome call is on that persons life that the enemy would work so hard to try and destroy the gift and anointing before it can released in this world and on the whole body of Christ! My brother what lies ahead of you is far greater than what lies behind!!!! The future of you and your wife is far greater than your past!!!! Many blessing and much love to you and your family and I'm rejoicing and giving thanks to God right now, on this side of it, thinking of all the wonderful reports I will enjoy hearing from you as you see more and more of the precious Grace of God working in your wife and in your life!!!!!

THANKS MICHAEL FOR YOUR TRANSPARENCY. WE NEED MORE OF IT IN THE BODY OF CHRIST TODAY. YOU KNOW YOU ARE FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT WHEN YOU ARE ACTUALLY FIGHTING AGAINST WOLVES IN SHEEPS CLOTHING. YOU ARE BEING USED OF GOD RIGHT NOW BIG TIME BROTHER. KEEP GOING. KEEP LOVING. KEEP STANDING.

2 Timothy 4:1-5 says, "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry."Both of you keep up the good work and the good fight!!! We are still praying for your deliverance and so is our whole Church. I now have Church members who are calling during the week for updates. Victory is on the way and all the nay-sayers will be put to shame.Once, when I was 19-20yrs old, I was pronounced by a Doctor to be dying, but my course was not finished and my race had not yet been won, so I, too, refused to believe it. A close preacher friend and mentor came by and in his prayer for me he asked the Lord to "make my boldness to arise from my confidence in Him." I've never gotten over that prayer and it appears you are living that out in the present as well.We look forward to celebrating victory with you and Brenda and celebrating the fact that our names have been written together in the Lamb's Book of Life. Pursue on my friend, pursue on!!!!!!

You are standing 'naked' before us and that takes an immense amount of courage. You are being a shinning light. Those who disagree are the ones in darkness. "For now we live if we stand fast in the Lord. I Tim. 3:8" You and your wife are standing and you will prevail. Praise God!!!!God Bless you, Micheal, and thank you for sharing you struggle with us.

Hello Brother Mike,To God be the glory forever and ever. You, like a lot of us are faced with a dilemma. Either you accept and believe what God has for you or you compromise and accept what those around you say is for you. Accept the praise and favor of weak man or accept the approval of almighty God. That's easier said than done, but with God we can do it. As you know so very well, before great victory is often great anguish. I pray that the Lord continue to comfort you and Brenda during this most difficult time. As you must also know, we love and appreciate you and your ministry very much. God has a lot more for you to do. Please do not get distracted from His purpose in your life. A lot of time the enemy brings about distractions in our lives to take our focus away from Christ. We have to really press on toward the mark of the high calling which is in Christ Jesus. Be blessed my brother. I love and appreciate you and your ministry. Be encouraged. Encourage yourself in the faith (just as King David did) and listen to His directions.Percy.

Keep fighting the good fight of faith. Do not the let the enemy relegate your faith. I believe God will move even if it gets to the 11th hour- stand. The word cannot come back void! Blessings, ScottHEALTH

I've been following your blogs for some time now. You have entered into the arena of doubt and unbelief, with the message of raw faith. Satan hates you for it. God loves it. So do I. Jesus asked the question, "When the son of man returns will He find faith in the earth?" If we would all be honest we'd have to say this question is, without doubt, one that Jesus knew could/would happen. He foresaw the future, right into today, and prophesied these events. Is it any wonder you would face such severe opposition to your and Brenda's choices.Unfortunately, the deceiver has covered man's ability to see, spiritually, because of man's resistance towards, purposely, seeking to know God in spirit and in truth. Therefore, those that are against you don't know who they are in Christ. It's easier to follow the path of least resistance and compromise the truth, than to stand out in a crowd and proclaim that which you know is true, because scripture says it shall be in you. The guilt in those that have come against you is flying in their faces. The only way for them to find their peace is to "justify" their actions. How shallow. How real. If they would only come to know our Lord for ALL He is. Take heart, God's glory will fill the earth as the waters cover the sea. You're not alone. There are more for you than against you. Ha, where have we read that before? Where two or three agree concerning anything they ask of the Father. It's Done!!! We agree for Brenda's healing with you and Brenda. To God be the Glory. Thanks for taking this stand.

My wife and I have been praying, Michael, and I concur with the others with the "Brenda for life" mode. As an older guy, I don't remember that well, but the words of a song at church play out in front of me on your behalf for you and Brenda:If you cannot see His hand, Trust His heart.Thank you for fighting the good fight, Michael. Every person who is upset with you, should hang their head in shame--not before you, but before the Lord, the author of LIFE!In His grace,Steve

Dear Michael and Brenda: Do not fret about what others may say, many times it is out of their own fear. I am so very proud to know you both and to see your walk of faith. You are both truly Hebrew 11 individuals who as it states in Matt. 11:12 are taking the ground back with violence. This is a violence in the spirit realm that seems to be required when we attempt to move on in God~ therefore, lift up your heads, stand in the city gates, your place of authority, and for the King of Glory has come to you this day! susan carroll

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answeryou in this matter. If that is the case, our GOD whom we serv is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and HE will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you , O king, that we do no serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up. " And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, Obed-Nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished;and he rose in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, "Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?" They answered and said to king, "True, O king." " Look!" he asnwered, "I see four men loose , walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of GOD."May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ grant you according to the riches of HIS Glory, to be strengthened with might through HIS SPIRIT in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in you hearts through faith (TRUST) that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height-- to know the lobe of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of GOD. Now to HIM who able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to HIM be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world with out end. AMENThank you for letting me be apart of your and Brenda's life.

Dear Brother Mike,Praise God for your strength[from Him]

Michael - thank you for your raw honesty - too little of that in the body of Christ. Have someone read your mail and delete the negatives - you don't need it or them. We are standing with you - encouraging and praying daily.

i can't imagine my friend. Some Day soon...He will take us "behind the scenes"....

Dear Michael: This is so difficult and yet even if they are not meant to be mean-spirited, we need to pray for them as we would our enemies. Be strong and not discouraged. We the body you have shared your heart with stand strong and faithful behind you and with you. God bless you and your lovely wife. May the healting virtue of Jesus arise within her.

Dear Michael, Thank you for being honest, open and transparent before us. We stand in agreement with both you and Brenda that she is healed through Jesus Christ our Lord. It is always sad when some of us, not being discerning or mature enough to know when God speaks a word to us, even though it may seem foolish in the eyes of man, He is God and He is able. I know that God will get the Glory out of your wife's healing and I'm sure this experience has brought you closer to God in ways you never would have been before this. God is awesome. His ways are not ours and His thoughts are not ours. Staying faithful to us always even when we are not faithful to Him, that's our God. Continue to believe and press through. In Jesus' Name.Be Blessed.Michelle.

Don't quit Mike

Michael,Your wife is blessed to have you as her husband. Standing by her and supporting her is loving her! This journey is personal and no one has a right to criticize! God tells us not to judge... go on in Christ the course that He has laid out for you and no matter what you know He will reign! You are both in my prayers!

Stay the course-run the racefocus on God and each other-we are praying!Have a Blessed ChristmasThe others know not what they do or whereof they speak

Amen Brother, Speak it with dignity and truth.

God is still in the healing business. My daughter-in-law was diagnosed with lukemia while giving birth to her second child. She went septic a few weeks later and was rushed to the hospital. She died but the doctors were able to revive her. My wife was called by a neighbor and said for her to get there quick because Jennifer is dying and Jeff, her husband, was in denial(he never gave up on her). My wife got on a plane and prayed and read her bible the whole way. God led her to John 4:46-54 where Jesus said "your son will live". She read that scipture again and again and claimed that scripture for Jennifer. As she got to the hospital she saw Jeff who had just spoke with the doctor. The doctor had told Jeff, " sorry we could not save her, there is nothing else we can do for her". My wife came hurriedly up to Jeff with a smile on her face and said, " I have received a word from God, JENNIFER IS GOING TO LIVE!" The doctors ,who had given up all hope, came in the next morning and were amazed that Jennifer was still alive and in fact looked pretty good for a dead girl. Each day that passed more doctors came in to see and try to figure out what was goin on. That was three years ago. Jennifer went through intense radiation treatments and a complete blood transfusion. She no longer has lukemia and has the blood of a four year old. She is thrivi ng, playing with her children and even riding her horse. God does't pay any attention to what the doctors say. He does pay attention to what his children say and ask for through the prayers of the many and faith of a few. Michael, you and Brenda are in the fight of your life, but the battle belongs to God, and His will is going to be done. May God be with you and Brenda. What a testimony she and you will have.

Keep the faith! Do what's best for your family and honor the Lord thru/in it all. Who are we to determine what another should or should not do in any circumstance? Thank God for all the variety of treatments that are available today! Thank you for being willing to be so open in this situation. We need honest folks to show the world that pain and disappointment don't have to control the believers life...God still reigns! He is FAITHFUL. praying for each of you.

Standing with you and Brenda Mike - don't let her hear anything of the faithless ones. Press on, press on, press on.

Dear MichaelStand strong on the promises of the Most High God.Psalm 118 – “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord” O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.They compassed me about like bees: they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Dear Michael,Thank you for your transparency. Thank you for casting away everything that wars against the knowledge and will of our loving Father.The scripture that came to my mind after reading your post and then walking and praying for you is Johm 12:47b - "for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.May the LORD fulfill His Word He gave to Brenda!Blessings for this Christmas season to be the most special one ever for you and Brenda!Randy Peck, M.D."Blessed to be a blessing"THE CONNECTOR and The Journal Guy

Go Man of God! I love everything that you have written and I encourage/impart more courage to you to contine changing the world.I speak total healing to your wife in Jesus name.Jim from Redding Ca.

Dear Michael i was sorely grieved in my heart when I read about the horrific thingspeople throw at you. We can really pray from them, I do not think they are born againChristians. Since you shared about your wife I pray with you and as yesterdaysposting said, every prayer trickle will turn into a river to the glory of God our lovingFather. You and us are honoring the finised work of Jesus on the cross bybelieving in healing.Love in JesusMarita (Sout hAfrica)

one word!!! POWERFUL

EVIL PEOPLE FOR TRYING TO SHUT YOUR VOCIFEROUS FAITH...YES, DEAR MICHAEL, BE BLUNT... Thank you for sharing and for encouraging us thru your trials...I love you and dear Brenda.....Bendiciones mi amigo, Marina

Bless you Michael - may the "Joy of the Lord" be your strength! I will continue to pray for your wife - she must be quite the woman of faith!

Dear Michael....You are a wonderful man of God first of all......Thank you for sharing your trail with all of us..I'm with Fred Matthews.....I believe the WORD, John 4:46-54.....and I know you do too.We live by FAITH not by sight. My prayers are with you and your lovely Brenda...........What a testimony!!!!!EXPECT MIRALCES NOWIn His LovePaula

You so don't want to hear what I'm thinking! Urgh; Christian people sometimes! This reminds me of Job when his wife said why don't you curse God and die? I'm so glad you aren't like Job's wife! Standing with you that God's Word shall manifest and that Brenda is healed by the stripes of Jesus. Also looking forward to, just like Job, God recompensing you both with double for all your trouble.May you both die with dignity: 120 years old and then just tell God: I'm ready to come home now.Woo-hoo! The season of miracles is here and I for one look forward to the manifestation of your reward!

Three words: Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar. Friends can program us poorly, even with the best of intentions. ESPECIALLY with the best of intentions.You and your wife are being "covered" by people who have never met you. Think about how powerful that is as you continue to stand on God's promise of delivery ("I will hold you in my victorious right hand.")

There is no pain like the pain of friendly fire. It comes when we least expect it and from a camp that we do not expect it from. It was the religious that really killed Jesus. It is the religious that are attacking you now,not people who are spiritual and lay no claim on knowing it all. None of us know it all but we can have faith and do what we feel led to do. That is what you and Brenda are doing so forgive those who hurt you and keep your eyes on Jesus and read the encouragement of those who believe in Jesus and in you. God Bless !!!!

Forgive those who pursecute you and keep your eyes on Jesus and listen to the encouragement of those who are with you and not against you.

Thank you for sharing with us. It is a powerful, truth-from-the gut blessing to all that choose to unite. This unity brings together the body of Christ. We are "one" as we pray for you and Brenda. We share in the victories.Praise God for the treatment she received. God is leading and He can use anything He wants, to accomplish His purpose. He used mud and spit - bathing in the river - touching - not touching....We can't dictate His methods.Perhaps the prayers of the believers have led you to a method of boosting Brenda's immunity.That gave my husband another 17 years when he had kidney/lung cancer. PTLYou are centered on Life and Healing ......PLEASE don't use a moments energy to appease the naysayers. They likely mean well; but they are wrong.We don't need people approval, al all. We have the Word and the Spirit to direct us. Yea God! Carol

Let's see.....There are 30 some chapters written about Job's friends". There were using "human judgement." It didn't compute.When the "Inspiration of the Almighty" gave Wisdom, everything changed!!!!!We forgive 2009 version of Job's friends; but they aren't harmless.God did not give them coodos, and neither do we.....CJ

Dear Michael,My heart instantly connected to the place you're walking through, and that's just what you and your wife are doing. walking thru. Ye though I walk thru the vall of the shadow. My son was a skeleton, and from every natural observation he was leaving here. The carnal mind judges from a limited view. They said he would not last two-three months max. But my dear brother and sister in Christ, what did God say? His word is GOOD whether written or spoken. We shall believe the report of the Lord! There is a free christian download called Rest in me, this music is powerful, it actually changes the atmosphere. I have been using it at our prayer meetings. If you don't have it, you and your wife will be blessed by it. They called for special prayer tonight, you will be included, in Jesus name. One certainty we have assurance of, is our Father is not a liar. Continue to stand Man of God, we are standing with you. Remeber I told you they wanted to take me to court about my son, but God, is in Control. He super rules and over rules. I Believe in Miracles. I prayed for a man who had liver cancer, said he wouldn't make it a few weeks. He got healed and saved. My son is still here and so is the man. Only Believe, only believe.

Dearest Brenda and Michael,When you choose to walk into deep waters with your faith, there will be those who do not understand and speak out of their own disappointments and pain. I know it is painful, however, I know he is faithful!! There are many who are there with words of encouragement, prayer, and faith! Embrace those and God's wisdom, this is your journey and no one can tell you what is right or wrong. I pray his blood of protection over you both and continue to walk in faith with you both!!!BlessingsPatricia

Keep fighting on, Michael. You are doing the right things no matter what some may say. They don't know what they are talking about. Many people don't understand what greed in high places in the medical

...stand firm , let nothing move you! 1 Cor 5:58a Jer. 29: 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE!!!!!Much love.

I interpret your confidence as trusting in God, and interpret reward to mean that your loving wife will be healed. What a wonderful time this is to worship the Lord.

Michael, you are one with Jesus. Your accusers are like those who accused Jesus - we played a flute for you and you did not dance, we sang a dirge for you and you did not mourn! You and Brenda are ascending in the supernatural with Jesus, so the Accuser is shooting at you with his arrows of hatred. Be encouraged! You are blessed beyond measure. You are sheltered safe under his feathers, under his wings. You are loved!

My heart and prayers are with you both. You both have demonstrated absolute faith and trust in God what an example, you are walking the talk. I have followed your account of your struggles and have prayed and cried with you. May God continue to give you strength hope and peace. I am believing with you that you will see exactly what you are believing for. I am praying for you from across the pond in England. Those for you are greater than those against you. You are doing the right thing and encouraging others by your example. I love and appreciate you both so much. Fight the good fight and keep the faith. all my love and prayers. CS

We as Christians are strange in the world's eyes. We stand for life in a culture that doesn't believe in life. When we get to heaven, we will not be asked, Did you obey the culture and the voices of those around you ? We are to stand on the WORD ! I agree with you brother and cover you and your entire family with the precious BLOOD of JESUS !!! No weapon formed against you and your family shall stand !!!! We agree that the WORD says: Choose LIFE over and over and so we CHOOSE LIFE and we agree for life. We release the resurrection LIFE of JESUS for and into your entire family in JESUS NAME !!! amen and amen

Many bulls have surrounded Me; Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled Me. (Ps 22v12). Isn't it interesting that David and Jesus went through the same thing before their greatest hour!!!! Also of interest, Bashan was in what is now called Golan Heights. "Golan" is of Semitic origin and refers to the name of a city mentioned in the Bible as one of the "Cities of Refuge,” east of the Jordan River. "Golan" and "Golan Heights" have also taken on a political meaning, referring specifically to the land currently controlled by Israel and whose sovereignty is contested (by the rest of the world aka "bulls"). You two are being prepared to be a refuge of healing for God's chosen including Israel, the apple of His eye. His Blessings and strength to you both.

Dear Michael:I'll tell you what I have no faith in, the medical establishment's understanding of healing and health. They're not bad at trauma, but whole person health? I dont think they have ever considered it. Much less the healing and wholeness that comes to us from the Spirit of God apart from standard medical intervention. I am very confident that you are doing as you have been led. Furthermore, you and your wife are completely free to follow the leading of the Lord in all of your decisions. No one has the right to make judgments about your choices. Remember that Jesus cast all of the unbelievers and scoffers out when they laughed at His words concerning Jairus' daughter. This is no time for political correctness. I say to you by the authority of the Word of God, "Fear not, only believe." May the Life that she is as a new creature in Christ, and as a partaker of the divine nature, flow freely to every atom and cell of her body. So be it!!

I can't add much to what other supporters have said. There will always be those who are misguided, as we all have sometimes been misguided. "Forgive those who persecute you..." Best to forgive, ignore, and keep your focus on Jesus. Friendly fire is the hardest to handle, which is why the enemy uses it. I can't tell you how much your public sharing of this battle has helped and encouraged me personally. Am standing with you.M Mills

Matthew 16:21-23 (New King James Version)21 From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.22 Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!�23 But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.�

G-d's children can be incredibly cruel to each other. Brenda is in very good company. Dodie O'steen ( wife of Pastor John and mother of Joel) went through the same things with liver cancer in the 70's. She is still living out the scripture that adonai gave her to let her know it wasn't her time. Jack Hayford's wife has a similar story. and the list goes on and on and on and.......we will continue the fight until we see the manifestation of the victory that has already been declared. In this season of victory and miracles( Chanukkah), may you continue in the security of His shalom in your hearts

Now is not the time to comment of what we agree or disagree on how God heals but to pray you and your wife will accept God's will in this situation. We also want you both to be like Job and find out what God wants you to learn through this. At the end of the day NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS God needs to be glorified. (And He will be.)God Bless and praying.

The court of heaven is in session. God's great Name is a stake and He will always honor His Name. Jehovah Rapha. We break off ALL words that are not from You and we cast them under Your feet and ours . In Jesus mighty Name.. Heaven come to earth over Brenda now ...

Keep strong Michael, you and Brenda are doing the right thing. People from around the world are praying for both of you through this situation. It's a wonderful and powerful thing called unity! And something that God wants from His people, and will bless.Of course the enemy wants you to feel guilty, and will attack you through others who say that you should be doing it on your own. There is power in prayer when two or more agree on something. So don't give up, keep persevering in faith. This is making you both, as well as many others, stronger in the faith through this situation.Continue to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and ignore the wind and the waves which surround you. Easier said than done I know, but God is your strength! Hallelujah!!My love and prayers are daily with you both. Beau (Australia)

Michael,Thanks for sharing your heart

I am so grieved that in the time of your greatest need you have had to hear these kinds of hateful, harsh words and opinions when they were never asked for...But they are just that; words and opinions. Hard, hurtful and evil to be sure but only words. I think the heart of our Father, the Great God, breaks with grief to see his sons and daughters hurting each other this way. Stay the course, Friend. Your God is near.

Father, even now, surround Brenda with the thickness of Your presence, of Your Glory. Let the powerful light of Your Glory chase away all darkness. All darkness of the liar and thief, all darkness of cancer flee. Father, let Your glorious and powerful radiating light do laser surgery to eradicate all traces of cancer! Surround her with warring angels who keep far all attacks of the enemy. Send your ministering angels to strengthen and empart courage, hope, joy...victory. Thank You for the finished work of Jesus! Thank You for all He purchased on Brenda's behalf! Thank you for Your victory, her present testimony and her future testimony! Glory to Your awesome, holy name. The Name above ALL others!

I, myself, am not a religious person. But I would never, in a million years, propose to tell anyone how they should fight their battles. And if your wife is up to fighting this battle, then I could not see how you could do anything but support her wishes. I would think that the encouragement and support of others would do nothing but help strengthen her resolve and give her the confidence needed to keep fighting. I say I am not a religious person, but I am a spiritual being and she is truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband and caring community of friends and supporters. I sincerely wish you both all the best for a fantastic recovery.

Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. Micah 7:7Thank the Lord for people like you that hold to God's Word in spite of unbelievers and the uninformed. I believe their is no greater worship for a God who never fails. Delores Williams

FIGHT ON, BROTHER AND SISTER!!! Let no one steal from you the assurance that God CAN accomplish anything. May God bless you even as you are blessing us by living this struggle so transparently.

Brother Pink,I encourage you to continue to fight the good fight of faith. It's not over for your wife, Brenda until GOD says it's over!!!My prayers and thoughts are with you and your wife.

Michael and Brenda,I too had a strong and clear word from God that I would beat cancer in 2001, in three months time and I did! IN that exact amount of time from the day that I was diagnosed. MY husband was belittled and others tried to shame him for getting as much prayer as possible for us. The ENEMY IS A LIAR! You have every good resource in Christ Jesus. And, I agree with you that Brenda will be healed and will be whole!! Alleluia!I have been cancer free since the attack. YOU WILL over come this ~ Amen.Your sister in Christ,Kelly Liberto

The true disciples of Jesus Christ do not contradict His word. My Bible says "..these signs shall follow those who believe in My name, they will cast out demon.....they will lay hands on the sick and they SHALL recover". I am humbled by your transparenncy and encouraged that there are those who believe that healing is a covenant blessing. Keep fighting and break off the lies spoken in unbelief.

Bravo, Michael, you're fighting the good fight of faith! It's not up to others to tell you what to do. Shame on them for trying. It's between you, your wife and God and according to the Word of God, "a 3-fold cord is not easily broken." May you be encouraged to know that there are many of us standing with you all the way to Victory. Your courage in the face of persecution is inspiring. You and Brenda have touched my heart and those in my family with whom I have shared your battle. Thanks for sharing. God is surely with you. I look forward every day toward reading what the Holy Spirit has laid on your heart to teach. Many times, Michael, I've read your emails to the church so others may benefit from the wisdom God grants to you. May you and your wife be blessed knowing how much God is using your lives to reach and teach others. In Christ's Love...

The Father tells us, in Psalm 91, "With LONG life I will satisfy you"May you BOTH live LONG and STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I"I saw the Lord, He was high and lifted up and His train filled the temple.""Job's captiviy was turned when He prayed for His friends."See His glory, see His glory, see his glory come down.After reading ur update, these scriptures were impressed upon my spirit to share with you; and the song as well. I BELIEVE GOD with you allSandra

Micheal,The risk of bieng open to all is critisim To which I am very sorry for you.No one can decide better than those in the frey how to fight.It is to me so rewarding to read of all the wonderful things everyone is doing to save her life. While our Joshie was hospitalized we to opened the window for the world to see in and we were dumstruck with the comments but there again we felt to share every step.We knew thru the negative we would grow and thru the positive we would gain.The gain was what we as a family needed.Joshies diagnosis was a fatal one but our job was to fight for life. We fought and we fought And every Dr and nurse on our case would try to get us to focus on letting Joshie die. Couldnt do that as that is what God told us. Fight.Joshie recovered and saw people get saved at an event for him and asked his dad if they would go to Heaven His dad said yes if they were sincere. Joshie got quiet and about 15 minutes later he said Dad if it means I get cancer again and it will bring someone to the Lord I am ready. We knew then that the choice was Joshies and if it grew He would not make it.Sure enough the cancer came back and Joshie went home. Many more have come to know the Lord thru his life and death .We are stilll amazed as to how many people are still coming to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. This time it was Joshies choice not ours and not the Drs.Fight Mike Fight dont quit And if you shut the window to the world I understand.Judy Holm

GO Michael! You tell 'em!

BROVO ZULU!!!! That Mike is the highest verbal message a military man can get. You and Brenda are in God's Army! Keep up the fight, and don't listen to the Nay sayers. From the previous comments it is obvious you also have an army of Godly Warriors on your side. I am praying for you. And since Brenda heard God say she would win this battle, then it is a done deal. 2 Cor. 1:20 For no matter how many promises God as made, they are "YES" in Christ. And so through Him the "AMEN" is spoken by US to the glory of God! Jude 24

You truly are a man showing us the heart of Jesus.Bless you and God continue to Bless BrendaErica

Michael, I think you're doing great. I have passed on the links and a request for prayer for Brenda to many of my friends. My first wife died after 25 years, and I have been married again for 10 years now. In retrospect, I wish I had learned to fight harder for my 1st wife's life, but I am who I am, and have the journey to walk that is mine specifically, and the Lord is teaching me. I applaud all your efforts, and Brenda's, and we continue to pray. Blessings, my brother.Ken

Hooray for you Michael. It amazes me that people will berate you for trying to assist your wife, especially when the Holy Word teaches that Jesus already provided for her healing. Contend for the fullness my brother. I stand with you. Away with the negativites; none exist where we are going one day.

AMEN brother. I for one am with you and Brenda and could not be more proud of your example of faith and confidence. To God be the Glory!

Those of us who are significant are critized by those who wish they were!!!! You and Brenda are significant to the battle of bringing the Kingdom of Heaven to earth as it is in Heaven. We are with you in this battle ! As men came along side of Moses to lift his arms up to win the fight. We lift you and Brenda's arms up! We love you

AMEN! Brother... may God cotinue to strengthen and bless!

Your bluntness and scripture punctured my mental fog this afternoon, and I will stand with you in the prayer fight. May we all live the life our Lord has promised, and remember that evil needs no 'reason' or 'excuse' to account for its presence. Do not lose confidence, indeed! STAND firm and live the life of promise. Blessings abound to you and your wife, Michael. Virginia

I so appreciate you and your wife. You are encouraging me to put my faith in God more and more. You truly are a living example, and I pray for you and Brenda alot. Thank you for being so honest, thank you for living out your life before me---it does testify of God's amazing love, grace, mercy and above all strength.Bless you again and again!

KEEP STANDING BROTHER ..HIS WORD IS TRUE.JESUS PUT OUT THE UNBELIEF AND ANY BODY COMING AGAINST YOU FOR TRYING TO GET YOUR WIFE HEALED IS JUST A FIRST CLASS MORON AND THEY ARE IGNORANT OF WHAT CHRIST DID ON THE CROSS..HE BORE OUR SICKNESS...PEOPLE LIKE THIS THAT COME AGAINST YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF THE FIGHT OF FAITH........NO IDEA OF STANDING ON THE WORD BUT ARE JUST SPIRITUAL DUMMIES..CARNAL GOOFS WHO ARE NOT IN THE WORD DAILY BUT JUST FULL OF OPINIONS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE WORD OF GOD SO KEEP BELIEVING KEEP STANDING KEEP SPEAKING THE WORD KEEP WALKING BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT AND DO YOUR BEST TO IGNORE THE GAINSAYERS AND MORONS JESUS HAD THEM IN HIS DAY ALSO. PSALM 119:89 FOREVER OR LORD IS THY WORD SETTLED IN HEAVEN 1PETER2:24 IS SETTLED AND MARK 16:18b IS SETTLED IN HEAVEN......KEEP GOING KEEP FIGHTING.

We are confident of one very important thing, that HE WHO HAS BEGUN THIS GOOD WORK IN YOU AND BRENDA, is FAITHFUL and is continuing to perform and will complete His work in you. Our healing is always found deep in His presence and in the strength of His embrace with HIS true words working in and through every part of our beings: SPIRIT, SOUL and BODY. We are standing with you both. We honor your faith and commitment to embrace the Lord fully, rejecting every negative and discouraging word and idea to give up and give in. We stand with you to RESIST the devil and his schemes! We Stand with you at the Cross where all pain and powers of darkness are bound away into his body for your wholeness. We claim the fullness of healing to be manifest in Brenda now as that death is trumped by HIS decree of victory. We release forgiveness to those who know not what they do as they speak as as blind guides.

We are confident of one very important thing, that HE WHO HAS BEGUN THIS GOOD WORK IN YOU AND BRENDA, is FAITHFUL and is continuing to perform and will complete His work in you. Our healing is always found deep in His presence and in the strength of His embrace with HIS true words working in and through every part of our beings: SPIRIT, SOUL and BODY. We are standing with you both. We honor your faith and commitment to embrace the Lord fully, rejecting every negative and discouraging word and idea to give up and give in. We stand with you to RESIST the devil and his schemes! We Stand with you at the Cross where all pain and powers of darkness are bound away into his body for your wholeness. We claim the fullness of healing to be manifest in Brenda now as that death is trumped by HIS decree of victory. We release forgiveness to those who know not what they do as they speak as as blind guides.

I read the painful comments of a true spiritual warrior. Bold, hopeful and committed! I commend you for you faithfulness to your wife and your faith in Jesus Christ. My wife and I faced our son's injury in a car wreck when he was 16 yrs. of age. We were told the same things that you hear. We did not loose faith nor forsake hope for what the human eyes and understanding could see. To do so would have been for us to fail to trust our Lord. Our son overcame the things that persons kept telling us to give-up. Don't give up. There are more issues you face that could not but result in struggles. Life is very complicated when your primary love-one faces major illness. You face thoughts and have questions too complex to be able to answer. The answer is the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. Sure, you will not get all the answers from the medical world, but as life continues and you continue to make adjustments and face one crisis after the other, He who is Life will be your Peace also.

Well met, Michael!! Hear, hear!!

Well met, Michael!! Hear, hear!!

AMEN, and amen...STAND FIRM, HE delivers! We are holding up your arms HIGH. Bless you both!

YOU'RE IN GOOD COMPANY! JESUS WAS RIDICULED AND REBUKED AS WELL, BUT HE ONLY DID AND SAID WHAT HE SAW AND HEARD FROM THE FATHER!YEA GOD!

David: against ALL odds! What happened in David?The battle had to continue with the sons of the giant, all his life. We oppose the nature that the giant represents, all our life. But the Lord does the battle:Deu 20:1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. See: 1Sa 17:23 And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words: and David heard them. 1Sa 17:24 And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid. 1Sa 17:32 And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. 1Sa 17:33 And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth. 1Sa 17:34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 1Sa 17:35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.1Sa 17:26 And David spoke to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?1Sa 17:45 Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.1Sa 17:46 This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. 1Sa 17:50 So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. 1Ch 20:5 And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's beam.2Sa 21:20 And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. 2Sa 21:21 And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him. 2Sa 21:22 These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

Thanks for standing by faith in the name of Lord Yeshua Christ, Our Redeemer. I was reading in Isaiah 50: v9 Behold, the Lord God will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? Lo, they shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up.v10 Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of His servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? Let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.Father, in the name of Lord Yeshua Christ I pray for your servant that you will enlarge his territory and grant him O Father the desire of his heart as he follows after you by faith.Father, You know exactly know the situation that they are going thru as husband and wife which You have united in Your name. I pray Father in the name of Lord Yeshua Christ that You'll speak your Word and she is healed in Your tremendous power that is still in existence today as it was during Your time on earth O Lord Yeshua.Father, Your nature is that all Your creation are made whole by the cleansing power of the Blood of Yeshua Christ, and I pray Father, in the name of Yeshua that as Michael and his wife trust in Your name and cleansed by Your Blood, restore her to Your fullness O Lord. I thank you Father that it is done on earth as it is in the heaven, Amen.I have read so many testimonies of how Lord Yeshua has healed many terminally illness cases, and I believe that He is able to do the same too for you Michael n Brenda.His ways are marvellous as He wants us to glorify n magnify Him as He gives us the strength and power to overcome the challenges of life and overcome all of them victoriously by His power alone.Let the Blessings of Our Father, Lord Yeshua Christ and Spirit of Yeshua Christ be upon you Michael and yr family.

THE CHURCH WOULD BE GREAT IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE PEOPLE. NOT SURE WHERE I HEARD THAT BUT IT IS TRUE.YOU TWO ROCK.FIGHT THE FIGHT AND NEVER LOOK BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael,Just as the Pharisees and legalists hated and resisted Jesus when He was on assignment from the Father, so that spirit obviously still strives with God's Spirit today as in olden days. I fear for such callous, hardened hearts that like the Pharisees who attacked Jesus, yet in the name of God speak against God's heart and word. May the Father have mercy on them as He fulfills the word He has put in your and Brenda's heart. Somewhere Jesus said to the disciples, "this sickness is not unto death but unto the glory of God."Be at peace and stand in the victory and healing Christ already provided on the cross.

I believe Brenda will live and not die and see the salvation of the LORD! The power is in the Word anyway not just medical science. Yes, sometimes He uses a poultice of figs or a little wine for the stomache but ultimately He is the healer. Ps 34 speaks several times about the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers them out of them ALL. He sees your broken and contrite heart and is able to save to the uttermost. Keep your eyes on all the encouragement and let the lies of the enemy roll off Michael. I am praying.

Dear Michael and Brenda...Stand your ground...."..for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." (Gal 6:9) Too, I got this from your friend Eric Beck, "Be careful about trusting intuition, but be more careful not to bend to the majority for whom "impossible" is a comforting excuse for inaction."(Tim Ferris)with HISTeam that works in His marketplace, BenjieC. in Manila

God Bless you!!! Yes the Lord says that we must have fith other wise we can't please him...believe in your hearts and minds and it will be granted to you...Jesus Christ is the great healer and deliver and in him we Trust...With his stripes we are healed...all we need to do is keep our eyes on him always and thank him every day for our healing and what he is going to do...its his will for us to be free of all sickness and demons.May the Lord's light and strength shine on you.

My heart and prayers continue to be with you both.

This is a situation in which, as we say here in Barbados, you just "have to get mad" and come out with "all guns ablazing" with every Spiritual weapon you can muster- declaring the Word, praying and fasting, praying all night, praying early in the morning.I had to do that when I was suffering from an illness in which 6 doctors had written me off and the Lord healed me to the shock of them all.I have to do it again now in this financial situation, and I will stand with you in your matter as well. Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.

Dear Micheal,I am sad to say I am not surprised. The Holy Spirit has already had me pleading the Blood against these kinds of attacks against you. I have also been speaking out from the very beginning -"A causeless curse does not alight." This is all part of the warfare. you are not angry alone. This is another point of attack and more PROOF that the enemy is in extreme fear and is DONE!! We forgive and lift up these who have been used against the kingdom and pray for mercy. You and Brenda are the apple of the Lord's eye, they have touched Him. I will have to include them now in my prayers. I am continuing to pray with joy and with great anticipation. The battle is finished! I am praying for your strength as well. I am greatly honored to be in this battle with you.Love IN CHRIST,Tamara Kuchera

I am with you Michael. Hang in there, keep believing the Lord. There are things that can not be understood with the natural mind or the critical heart.Bless you and Brenda.

The Lord will honour your faith. You guys must just keep on doing what you believe is right. And thanks for sharing and thanks for the honesty. So many of us are in this struggle with you and with everything that you do. Keep it up. Brenda is going to be healed.

Confidence MUST walk hand-in-hand with biblical faith.................stand tall Michael.

I can completely identify with you and Brenda, Michael, except my situation is marriage restoration; the worst treatment/comments have come from people who are certain they're going to Heaven when they die. I've had to commit to walking out my journey completely alone, obedient to God's written Word and to the word He spoke to me, regardless of what any other human says or thinks. Steer the course and do not be swayed!

Brother Mike and Sister Brenda, dearest fellow laborers in the Lord:Do what God our Father has told you and pay no attention, much less thought, to those who tell you otherwise. Sadly, some who have cussed and fussed at you are going to have to endure far worse than what you are confronting, and they will need your godly prayers and compassion in the hour of their confrontation. Know that many are praying for you and asking about you both and you are surrounded with men and women of faith and integrity. Thanks be to God for the good seed you sowed into our lives; we are eternally grateful to have you in this great family of faith.Love always in Christ,Jimmy "doulos4jesus" Blank

Hold fast to what you know God has said! Do not back down! God is able! God is always able! If God tells you to sleep on your head - then sleep on your head. If he says to take an asprin - then take an asprin. Seek God and His word always and then do what He says. Forgive those who persecute you. It is hard because they are not attacking you, but one you love. Still once you forgive they have no power over you. Pray that they will not have to go through the tests they are attacking you on. They truly do not know what they are doing. May God bless you and your wife abundantly with health, peace, and propserity. In Jesus Name. Amen

You don't need to explain your choices to anyone, you need only obey the light the Lord has given you. No one can really comment except to pray for supernatural intervention in this fallen world, that the kingdom of God's blessing will reach "far as the curse is found"Peace.

Michael, I appreciate you sharing these deepest experiences, because it helps me when I am going through similar things. You are so real and are not hiding behind a facade like many Christians do, pretending things like they do not fear. I have great respect for your faith. I have gone through a similar experience shortly after I met my husband-to-be. I fought it out with him in faith. Today we are happily married (7 yrs later) and he is still clean of cancer. We chose both options: medical and healthy eating. When somebody hands you a box of snakes, it is your choice to receive it or send it back to the sender. That is what we did!!

Stand tall in the fight. God has already won the battle for us. The report of the Lord isYES and AMAN

Shoulder to shoulder in the battle we standA people who never met you.Tears and prayers mingle - a river of intercession for a precious sister and brother, loved and honoured. This is the true Body of Christ.

Good for you Michael! Mac and I are standing with you and Brenda. Mac had broken his kneck in 3 places from a horse accident. Though others at Vanderbilt with the same multiple breaks were paralized from the kneck down we knew that Mac would not be. And though the doctors said he would have to have a steel rod down his back and wear a halo for 6 months we knew he would not. God is still in the miracle business today. What He will do for one He will do for another. Mac is fully recovered and you can't tell he ever had his kneck broke. I admire that you and Brenda both are walking in diginity, faith, and unfailing love for one another, Listen to noone but God as you always have. Brenda is strong, her faith is strong, and her God is faithful and He will bring her out of this with great testimony that will transform many hearts even the naysayers. God bless you Michael, I understand where you walk as the one who has to walk with your spouse as they go through the battle for it is not theirs alone, but isboth of yours. We cntinue to agree in prayer for you. Deb McMillan at 7:55 am CST - December 18, 2009

Michael, As one of the earlier posts said, I have not responded in word to your posts, but have continually lifted you and Brenda before the throne of which all grace comes. Since this post, I feel I have to respond. It is hard to believe people can think that they are helping by blasting you for doing what you (and Brenda) feel is right for you. We too often want to give our judgement of a situation without ever having been in the shoes of another. Press on! Press on! Do as you feel the Lord wants, and trust Him alone. Read these posts for encouragement. I don't think they (the naysayers) would want to voice their opinions before such an army. "For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God. Now to Him who is able to do EXCEEDING ABUNDANTLY beyond all that we ask or THINK, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever, AMEN!" Eph. 3: 14-21

Michael;The Naysayers are always present - I am sorry you have to deal with them while in the middle of a spiritual/physicla battle for life. You and Brenda are doing the right thing - keep the faith and remember it is but a few who can walk through the "narrow gate".God's plan for both of your lives is His Plan, but you have to live it out, and in sorrow it is also necessary to live with those who think God is not active in our lives. In reality, their Spirits long for a touch of the Living God. Thank you for your families example. I will continue to pray for both of you.ONward,

I wish to send you both big hugs of love and peace thru my heart from our Father God. His Holy Spirit is a faithful shelter to us especially in the storms of life. my husband passed from here to glory seven years ago, he had cancer. when the doctor told us cancer, God told us peace. God spoke into my heart that my husband would not live, and that it would be a short time. I received that from God because I believe what He says, He is faithful. we did walk in peace and confidence, but we did have to work out the daily struggle of what to do and where to go. it was less than 3 months. I believe God spoke life to Brenda when the doctor said cancer and because she believes her God she is walking in the peace and confidence of His word to her heart. to me your fighting for her is an example of our Lord Jesus fighting for us HIs bride, fighting for us, fighting with us! the thot came to me after reading someones comment about knowing several husbands fighting illness with their wives, and the testimony to especially womens hearts, but to all our hearts what our Lord has done for us, should we not do the same to the point of laying down our lives in love to one another. I believe God and heaven rejoice and applaud every effort you and Brenda make to bring to pass the word of life He spoke into her defeating any mention of the enemies word, which he tries to bring into your spirit even thru others of the body of the Lord, who dont know what God is doing. the battle is fierce, but our Lord Jesus has already won the war! stand tall with Him and give a roaring victory shout!!! great hugs of love to you. linda boger

To live is Christ to die is gain. If He says: Brenda, rise up and walk, and He is allowing her with such great faith to move through the storms valiantly, let it be. Is it anything to big for Him to do? Is His hand short that He can not reach?Praise Him ....Just Praise Him with the abundance of The Holy Ghost...

To live is Christ to die is gain. If He says: Brenda, rise up and walk, and He is allowing her with such great faith to move through the storms valiantly, let it be. Is it anything to big for Him to do? Is His hand short that He can not reach?Praise Him ....Just Praise Him with the abundance of The Holy Ghost...

It is absolutely Brenda's and your right to make the decisions that God shows you. It is quite frankly, no one else's business. I have known people who have been miraculously cured of cancer without any medical intervention, people who have used alternatives, people who have used traditional, and people who have used a combo. In all cases, prayer was the primary key with the others as a support. Continue to pursue the path that God leads you to and keep believing for the miracle. There is no other path. You are in my prayers.Blessings,

On ward Christian Soldier! The same Spirit that raised Christ lives in you and in Brenda! He also moves boulders that block tombs, watch what He can do to a golf ball! Grace, Grace, Grace!

folks, I have the sincerest respect for you in your struggle,

Michael, Way to go. My wife and I have been standing with you in prayer. What is this whole death with dignity thing anyway. Our problem today is we don't understand suffering. Scripture tells us that we were purchased with suffering. God showed Paul what he must suffer for the gospel. There was no dignity in what they endured. I'm with you, I believe what God has said and told Brenda. Your posture in this will, 'break the teeth of the enemy'. God bless you. Be strong and courageous in this battle, as you have demonstrated in this post.

I have not had the time to respond to any of your posts about Brenda because I am going through my own personal crisis. Her story encourages me like you will never know. My prayers are with you both. I barely have the time to check my email, but I am lead by the Lord to share a scripture with you, so I MUST reply to this one. In the book of Joshua the Lord says, not one, but THREE TIMES - "Be strong

Michael, My hat's off to you my brother. You are fighting the good fight and I stand beside you willing to bear your burden when you need rest. Isn't that what we're supposed to do as believers ... bear one another's burden? May God convict the hearts of those who berate you for calling out to the "larger body of Christ." Lord, what have we come to? It is Your will that we bear one another's burdens and it is a privilege to do so! I joined Rain Forest Institute just before Brenda was diagnosed and believe that the Lord led me to do so for "such a time as this." Blessings to you and Brenda!!!

I am appalled but not suprised at the comments that you have had to endure. I have seen it over and over in the lives of people we pray for. I am director of The Healing Rooms at Sugar Hill in Sugar Hill, GA. We are part of the International Association of Healing Rooms. We know that it is God's will to heal. He wants your wife well. How can he raise up an army if we are all flat on our backs in pain. Daddy god, We come against any spirit of fear that comes when the doctor's diagnisis is spoken. We agree with your Word and not the doctors. We are thankful that there is nothing Brenda has to do to receive her healing. Jesus has already paid the price. Brenda is your precious daughter whom you love more than she or anyone else can even begin to imagine. Father, fill her with more of your love. Let her feel your presence in a way she has never felt it before. We thank you for the healing that has already begun. Continue to strengthen and heal her body. We command all cells to come into proper working order - the way you created them to operate, in the mighty name of Jesus. All bad cells must be eradicated, tumor shrink and be gone, in Jesus name. It's by His stripes Brenda is healed. Father, you know exactly what is causing these siezures so we ask that you take care of that right now - come Holy Spirit. Heal your precious daughter. Bring your peace to her body in place of the siezures - we speak peace to her entire body. We speak life -you have great plans for Brenda. Encourage her and build her up. Surround her with people who know and believe in your power and not only the ability to heal but your desisre to heal her. You want her well. Healing is part of the atonement. Thank you father for sending your only Son for Brenda - that she could not only be saved but healed. Divine Health for this entire family is what we ask for Father. Bless them. Give Micheal peace in knowing that you are in control. And thank you for showing Brenda that she is going to live. Give them your wisdom as they make treatment decisions. Thank you for Michael who is willing to put his faith and beliefs out there for the world to see. No weapon formed against them will prosper. Continue to give them your assurance. Let them crawl up in your lap for you to hold, comfort, strengthen and heal. You are an awesome God. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for loving Michael and Brenda. You are their strong tower and the Rock on which they can stand. You Father are the answer to their every need. Fill them up with more of you. In the precious name of Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Such amazing love that our king would die for us. We love you and praise you. We give you the glory for healing Brenda. Amen.You must surround yourselves with people who believe in healing and will encourage you in the Lord and contend with you for this healing. I also pray for all word curses to be broken in the mighty name of Jesus. We declare that they are null and void - they have no effect on this family. Remember, we have His ressurection power within us. He said greater things than these shall we do. It's time to see and receive healing. Be Blessed,Sheila

Thank you, Michael. I have had a lot of questions in the area of healing in this past year. I have watched a relative fight the bravest battle against cancer I have ever seen up close. She and her familly believed in healing, as did or do I, but she passed away about a month ago. I was reading your blogs lately about all what you said about healing but I could never get a grip on why it wasnt working for my cousin. But now you are living your preaching and fighting ever so bravely. And I really appreciate you sharing with us what is going on. It builds my faith to finally see someone live what they preach. My prayers are with you and your wife and familly.

Dont back down!! Keep fighting the battle and stand your ground!! You are a living example of faith in action. Go forth mighty man of God!! We stand in agreement with you. Ignore any voice that does not line up with what the word of God tells you!! You are right on track.

Michael:I want you to know - you have and will always be one of my dearest friends. I miss our time together and all the many fun times we shared.For a long time I've needed to tell you some things, especially how you helped me so much the last conversation we had. I so appreciated that.Today was the first day that Karen and I learned about what Brenda and you have been battling. With all our heart, we stand with you and Brenda and ask for this mountain to be removed. I will be in touch with Cheryl and we are here to help in any way possible. As you have bravely lived your battle with this mountain for all to see, the Lord is going to honor the pureness of your heart and there is an army awaiting for your activation.I love you, my brother!Scott and Karen Nelson

Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Rejoice not over me o my enemies for when I sit in darkness the Lord shall be a light about me.ation The Lord is my light and my salvation in whom shall I fear,the Lord is the strenght of my life in whom shall I be afraid when my enemies and my foes come up against me to eat up my flesh they stumble and fall, though a host may encamp against me, in this will I be confident. If God is for me who can be against me. Healing is the children's bread, Healing is Brenda's portion in Jesus's name.

Amen! Shame on anyone criticizing you and your wife's decisions. Obviously someone who hasn't been thru this type of thing. You are both continously in our prayers and may the peace of knowing Him comfort you both. I have been in your situation both as the sick one and as the one watching helplessly. Peace

Michael, you and Brenda are blessed, and you are a blessing to me. For all of you out there, the enemy attacks us with words - sometimes from those we love - sometimes from those we trust - even those who are our Christian brothers and sisters. When faced with trials, stand on the Word. I am convinced that our Lord knew what He was doing when I first saw Michael speak eight years ago. And since then, I have always been blessed by his posts. I now see a little of God bringing people together because of similar circumstances. As we speak, my wife lies in a coma because of an aneurysm that hemorrhaged back in September. Lately she has been treated for infections which at times have been quite severe. In all of this, it has been hard to believe what those around you will say and what you find out they believe. I've learned that God works through all of us to be a witness for His Word. Satan's word cannot stand. Stay strong and courageous.

Michael,All this critisim sounds just like those religious folks who told blind Bartimaeus to "shut up, sit down, and go back to your begging and blindness". I am joining you in expecting total healing and restoration. Jesus had his critics, too.

Your email touched my heart. Bob and I are praying for you and Brenda and agreeing with you that by His stripes Brenda is healed. May God comfort and strengthen both of you in this difficult time.

Michael, I cannot tell you how humbled I am that you have chosen to share yours and Brenda's lives in such a raw and vulnerable way. I feel a godly pride toward you and stand FOR you and Brenda's decision 100%, as I know many others do. This is not just something you decided to do on your own. This is a "God-thing", no matter what anyone says. God WILL INDEED get the glory for your faithfulness in battle. We hold your arms up in prayer, my brother. Don't give up the fight, for there is, indeed, a reward for you. Don't be weary in well doing for you SHALL reap, in due season, if you don't faint. Our hope and trust is in our God and Savior, alone! God bless you and thank you for trusting us with your "stuff".

Thank you Michael for your openness in sharing all this with us.Who knows if one of us may be in a similar predicament sometime.Stay true to what you and Brenda believe and choose to do.Let no man sway you from your course of action,and may God guide your every step in this ,as I am sure He is doing. God Bless!!!

Dear Michael,I am with you 100%. Barrowing from Eldridge... you have a battle to fight... This battle, right now, with all your heart... and a beauty to rescue, Brenda your adoring wife, companion, confidant, lover, cheerleader. Do everything possible for her. I wish I could do more for you, but rest assured brother I am on my knees. Count me as one of the warriors in your army. I agree with you that there is more of a spiritual battle going on than 99% of the Christians out there today want to believe. Let those who try to discourage you and bring you down be counted with the friends of Job. They do not speak truth. They're passive and not being led by the Holy Spirit... more likely some other spirit. God is a God of miracles. He feels joy in giving us joy. Satan sees the good work you are doing and is doing all he can to create decention among the family, divert attention from the message, not to mention keep souls from your ministry. This is a war and Christ has won it. Let it be God's will that this miracle of healing be seen around the world and that He will be glorified. I believe it! Standing shoulder to shoulder with you both,Eric WagnerColumbus, Ohio

Dear Michael,I am with you 100%. Barrowing from Eldridge... you have a battle to fight... This battle, right now, with all your heart... and a beauty to rescue, Brenda your adoring wife, companion, confidant, lover, cheerleader. Do everything possible for her. I wish I could do more for you, but rest assured brother I am on my knees. Count me as one of the warriors in your army. I agree with you that there is more of a spiritual battle going on than 99% of the Christians out there today want to believe. Let those who try to discourage you and bring you down be counted with the friends of Job. They do not speak truth. They're passive and not being led by the Holy Spirit... more likely some other spirit. God is a God of miracles. He feels joy in giving us joy. Satan sees the good work you are doing and is doing all he can to create decention among the family, divert attention from the message, not to mention keep souls from your ministry. This is a war and Christ has won it. Let it be God's will that this miracle of healing be seen around the world and that He will be glorified. I believe it! Standing shoulder to shoulder with you both,Eric WagnerColumbus, Ohio

Dear Michael,I am with you 100%. Barrowing from Eldridge... you have a battle to fight... This battle, right now, with all your heart... and a beauty to rescue, Brenda your adoring wife, companion, confidant, lover, cheerleader. Do everything possible for her. I wish I could do more for you, but rest assured brother I am on my knees. Count me as one of the warriors in your army. I agree with you that there is more of a spiritual battle going on than 99% of the Christians out there today want to believe. Let those who try to discourage you and bring you down be counted with the friends of Job. They do not speak truth. They're passive and not being led by the Holy Spirit... more likely some other spirit. God is a God of miracles. He feels joy in giving us joy. Satan sees the good work you are doing and is doing all he can to create decention among the family, divert attention from the message, not to mention keep souls from your ministry. This is a war and Christ has won it. Let it be God's will that this miracle of healing be seen around the world and that He will be glorified. I believe it! Standing shoulder to shoulder with you both,Eric WagnerColumbus, Ohio

Thank you for your sacrifice and example!

Dear Michael,I am with you and your wife on every decision of faith you are making! SHE SHALL LIVE AND NOT DIE AND DECLARE THE WORKS OF THE LORD!!! Let God be true and every man a liar! Keep fighting the good fight of faith. You both WILL reap the reward of complete healing and restoration, and a testimony that will fly in the face of every lie of the enemy!Merry Christmas to you both. May His gift to you be the glorious testimony very soon!Rosemarie Eisenhauer

TODAH!! Brenda is a WARRIOR and so are you! news are encouraging indeed.I will continue in prayer untill this battle comes to an end. Sorry to hear how some have reacted to this most fierce battle for the life of your wife, it's to be expected I suppose. Surely when Job's friend came to "confort" him they meant well and had the best of intentions but Job called them "miserable conforters! " until they walk in your shoes, they haven't got a clue. Thank you for sharing your struggle, your actions speak volumes of the faith and confidence in an Almighty Living God who's name is YHWH RAPHA, Ex 15:26. God bless you, keep your eyes on the Lord from where your help WILL come.

God bless you and Brenda for your courage, strength, and, most of all, your faith - knowing that He is our healer, answer to all our prayers and needs. Thank you for your transparency. Your testimony is already, and will continue to be, an important lesson illustrating the absolute, total surrender and trust we all must offer up to Him.

Good for you Michael!!! Was it not Job's wife who told Job to curse God and die? Look at what he would have missed out on had he given up and listened to the faithless. Was it not Job's faith and DIGNITY that kept him holding on to his trust in God? And because of that confidence in HOPE, he came out many times blessed more than before. Was it not Job's "helpful" friends that God rebuked? Hang tough, my friend. You made a declaration of faith and God is just allowing it to be tested, refined and come out shining like pure gold. Hebrews 11:1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].

You go Michael!!! I've never written a comment before on your site but I had to answer this one. You are right, the best meaning Christians can be the most critical in a time when we need encouragement and support. You know you are making a difference for the Kingdom of God when satan throws his best punches and tries to discourage you and get you to give up through "well meaning" people. You must be making a huge difference since satan is coming at you so strongly. Rest assured, the angels are fighting for you in the spiritual world - even when you cannot see them. You do what is best for your wife and your family and close out anyone who wants to give you any advice except what God says. It is in times like these that we truly understand what and AWESOME God we serve and critical it is to stay constantly in His word. I will be praying for all of you at this time and remember to let others do for you what you have done for them. God calls us to be humble and sometimes that means letting others help you and giving them the honor of serving you as you have served them. God is GREAT and He is in the business of miracles.

YOU GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MICHAEL never quiet. You fight for her right to fight and we will fight on our kness along side of you for your wife too. GOD BLESS YOU for being so real and so blunt. That ole religous spirit never fails to do what has been done to you by such closed souls. Go to the River Church on line from Durham N.C. and watch the CHRISTMAS MIRACLE video. GOD is in the HEALING BUSINESS and He's making CHRISTMAS Miracles happen.

Dear Michael and Brenda,May God Bless you and give you strength to fight your battle and be the victor. Your name Michael means "who is likeYHWH?' answer is no one. Thank you for sharing such personal moments with us. Romans 10:17 SO then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God! It is a two step process. in order to have faith you must have hearing and hearing comes by the word(Heb 4:12 the alive word the rhema word the active word as a command). When the quickening comes move on it if you have already had it stand on it and see the glory of the Lord. Ex 14:13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. 14 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.May God Bless you both mightily, may you Brenda be mad every whit whole by the power of the blood of Yeshua the Messiah. May your family be blessed and may you enjoy many more years of peace and joy in Him.Peter Schneider, Jesus is the Way Prison Ministry

Praying and believing WITH you and FOR you. We are to ENCOURAGE one another daily, NOT discourage! HELLO! So be encouraged in the LORD. If HE is FOR YOU, who can be against you! There are so many more With you than against you...ANGELS and BELIEVERS and the FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT. Stay encouraged. GOD is moved by FAITH. KEEP BELIEVING.

Dear Michael

Blessings to you. I too will be in prayer for you and your wife.

You and Brenda will be in my prayers. Your blunt honesty is both inspiring and uplifting to my own personal situation. Continue fighting the good fight, and I pray God will bless and use your testimony for His glory.

Please dont stop believing. The church needs and wants this victory too. Even if they dont realize it YET! I am in a major faith battle too, alot of "ya but God's word says...". We know it to be true but struggle with the unrefutable evidence of total victory visible to the human eye. Believers and non believers alike need to see the power of the word manifested. It is not that God's word has lost its immediate power, but rather a laxed church that has been sleeping in the ease of using tecnology instead of faith. The enemy has slowly and steadily been building a barrier between us and God's power of healing.As the church begins to cry out in full faith once again, I see the ones standing and fighting for their victory and receiving it, making holes in that barrier of the enemy. We all need to fight to win!!!!! As we all use our faith and win, we will bring down the barrier of the enemy. Making it attainable for all the church to usher in the power of God to lay hands on the sick and they WILL recover. God's watching. Jesus is interceding. The Holy Spirit is commuticating with us. Are you hearing? Am I hearing?I need to see it ....I want God to see it too......and I want to see our enemy shrink back.

Please dont stop believing. The church needs and wants this victory too. Even if they dont realize it YET! I am in a major faith battle too, alot of "ya but God's word says...". We know it to be true but struggle with the unrefutable evidence of total victory visible to the human eye. Believers and non believers alike need to see the power of the word manifested. It is not that God's word has lost its immediate power, but rather a laxed church that has been sleeping in the ease of using tecnology instead of faith. The enemy has slowly and steadily been building a barrier between us and God's power of healing.As the church begins to cry out in full faith once again, I see the ones standing and fighting for their victory and receiving it, making holes in that barrier of the enemy. We all need to fight to win!!!!! As we all use our faith and win, we will bring down the barrier of the enemy. Making it attainable for all the church to usher in the power of God to lay hands on the sick and they WILL recover. God's watching. Jesus is interceding. The Holy Spirit is commuticating with us. Are you hearing? Am I hearing?I need to see it ....I want God to see it too......and I want to see our enemy shrink back.