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churchmouse522
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| Posted 6/28/2002 5:04 AM (GMT -6) |   | Everyone please pray for Greg Boyd. He is going to have surgery for a cancerous growth on his lip on Monday. It is squamous cell invasive, and they are very concerned. Our entire church has been under serious attack in the last few weeks. We need all of you to lift us up.
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Mephi2K
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BJS
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| Posted 6/28/2002 6:00 AM (GMT -6) | | Already praying.
Brett
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Tom
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| Posted 6/28/2002 8:42 AM (GMT -6) | | In prayer, in Jesus' name.
Tom
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Tiggers
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| Posted 6/28/2002 9:13 AM (GMT -6) | | Hey Doc,
I got your back, brother in Christ  !
Warmly in Christ,
Tiggers
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Springs
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| Posted 6/28/2002 10:32 AM (GMT -6) | | Thanks Mouse,
I'm praying.
-S
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BBBCanada
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| Posted 6/28/2002 11:03 AM (GMT -6) | | Yes! Will definitely be praying! And will spread the word.
Brandon
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shell
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| Posted 6/28/2002 1:36 PM (GMT -6) | | We are praying too.
mouse, I emailed you today...is the one on your profile current? Thanks,
Shell
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pouringagape
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| Posted 6/28/2002 1:38 PM (GMT -6) | | Yes, this is true. Please pray for Greg and the entire church. Please fast if you are able. Let's unite and press in. There is healing power in the Name of Jesus!
love,
pouring
Acts 4
29 And now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants F39 to speak your word with all boldness, 30 while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant F40 Jesus." 31 When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.
John 17:11 "And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me , so that they may be one, as we are one."
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GregBoyd
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| Posted 6/28/2002 2:37 PM (GMT -6) | | Thanks you guys. It means a lot to me. The operation is on Monday.
Peaceful in Him
Doc
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Shine
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| Posted 6/29/2002 4:11 AM (GMT -6) | | Do not give into worries, grief, fears or doubt for there is POWER and HEALING in JESUS' name! PRAISE GOD PRAISE GOD PRAISE GOD.......
"Talk about My Grace!"
2 Timothy 2:1, You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 1:7, For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
In His Name, Shine
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Springs
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| Posted 6/29/2002 4:15 AM (GMT -6) | | Whoa, total cognitive dissonance!
For a minute there I thought Shine the skater was back!
But I was confused because the post lacked any
irreverance!
I think using someone else's handle is againt the rules.
But thanks for the lovely post.
-S
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Matthew Timothy Short
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| Posted 6/29/2002 4:33 AM (GMT -6) | | Dear Father, touch Greg with the desire of your healing hands and embrace him in your loving arms, in Jesus name, amen.
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Semeia
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| Posted 6/29/2002 5:43 AM (GMT -6) | | Greg,
You are uppermost in our thoughts and prayers, and we will continue praying until you have had victory over this. We are praying for strength for you and your family, and wisdom and skill for your doctors. We are praying for your body's ability to fight this invasion and for the victory of health over sickness. We are praying that during this whole process you will experience the kind of peace that will allow your body the best chance of full recovery. We are praying that the cancer is shrinking. We are praying for protection for you and your family and the church.
You’re the one who taught us how to pray. In your sermons and books you have at different times highlighted the importance and power of prayer – in a way that had a strong impact on Iconoclast and I. Although we had always prayed in the past we had rarely prayed with the kind of fervency that builds a relationship with Jesus Christ. Your words about it profoundly affected our spiritual life in a way that has really changed our lives. In the last couple of years we have been through some traumatic events that we could not have seen our way through without finding the path in front of us lit by prayer. In our darkest hours we have found a deep connection to God that has brought us so much peace and life. Thank you so much for that gift. Thank you so much for your life-giving ministry that has guided us and fed us and changed us.
We will do everything we can to continue the blessing by supporting you and holding you up in prayer during this time. We will not give in to the helpless feeling of the bystander. We will participate fully in the power of the Holy Spirit, to be conduits of God’s love and healing power, and we will gather others to do the same. And we will pray that the blessings you have so freely spread to thousands through your church and your books and your website and your speaking engagements and your personal drive to spread the word of God and bring God’s Kingdom to life with your unwavering message of God's love will all come back to you a thousand times over.
Love,
Semeia and Iconoclast
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PotOnWheel
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| Posted 6/29/2002 6:08 AM (GMT -6) | | Amen! AMEN! AMEN!
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writerdad
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| Posted 6/29/2002 6:08 AM (GMT -6) | | One of our pastors child is in remission from leukemia and when our pastor was first given the news he turned to the doctors and said, "I am going to pray for you because God is going to bring about my child's healing through you." This brings to mind a quote from Dallas Willard's new book "Renovation of the Heart":
In speaking of spiritual formation he states:
Spiritual formation in Christ is an orderly process. Although God can triumph in disorder, that is not his choice. And instead of focusing upon what God can do, we must humble ourselves to accept the ways he has chosen to work with us."
This is not to disregard miracles, but rather to recognize that, by and large, God works through the skills of the doctors who do the surgery, the nurses to attend, etc. And I believe it strengthens the prayer's prayer to pray for skills of those who will be taking part in the process.
So I encourage those of you praying to lift up the doctors, nurses, etc. as well.
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churchmouse522
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| Posted 6/29/2002 8:44 AM (GMT -6) | | Thanks for the response everyone. Greg has been very touched by the love and prayers. I'll be sure to update you on Monday evening. The surgery is scheduled for 2:00 if any of you would like to be praying during that time.
Mouse
PS: Shell, I emailed you a response.
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Electra
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| Posted 6/29/2002 3:19 PM (GMT -6) | | Doc, we got the message while we were on vacation, but we have been praying for you! Mouse, thanks for keeping us all posted. Electra
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pouringagape
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| Posted 6/30/2002 1:43 AM (GMT -6) | | quote:
Greg,
You are uppermost in our thoughts and prayers, and we will continue praying until you have had victory over this. We are praying for strength for you and your family, and wisdom and skill for your doctors. We are praying for your body's ability to fight this invasion and for the victory of health over sickness. We are praying that during this whole process you will experience the kind of peace that will allow your body the best chance of full recovery. We are praying that the cancer is shrinking. We are praying for protection for you and your family and the church.
You’re the one who taught us how to pray. In your sermons and books you have at different times highlighted the importance and power of prayer – in a way that had a strong impact on Iconoclast and I. Although we had always prayed in the past we had rarely prayed with the kind of fervency that builds a relationship with Jesus Christ. Your words about it profoundly affected our spiritual life in a way that has really changed our lives. In the last couple of years we have been through some traumatic events that we could not have seen our way through without finding the path in front of us lit by prayer. In our darkest hours we have found a deep connection to God that has brought us so much peace and life. Thank you so much for that gift. Thank you so much for your life-giving ministry that has guided us and fed us and changed us.
We will do everything we can to continue the blessing by supporting you and holding you up in prayer during this time. We will not give in to the helpless feeling of the bystander. We will participate fully in the power of the Holy Spirit, to be conduits of God’s love and healing power, and we will gather others to do the same. And we will pray that the blessings you have so freely spread to thousands through your church and your books and your website and your speaking engagements and your personal drive to spread the word of God and bring God’s Kingdom to life with your unwavering message of God's love will all come back to you a thousand times over.
Love,
Semeia and Iconoclast
"The opposite of sin is not virtue, but faith."--Soren Kierkegaard
Amen!
Semeia, you are beautiful.
Exceeding Blessings,
pouring
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brandi
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| Posted 6/30/2002 5:01 AM (GMT -6) | | Greg, I was led to pray for you for quite some time early this morning. I believe God is leading me to fast for you tomorrow (Monday). I kept hearing the scripture "For God has not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind" as I was praying this morning.
If anyone else feels led, I encourage you to stand in the gap for our brother through fasting (however the Spirit would lead you to do a fast). Let us stand in agreement for a complete recovery and healing for Greg, for divine wisdom for the doctors, and for a peace that passes all understanding for him and his family.
May God fill you with unsurpassable peace throughout the next few days, Greg.
~Brandi~
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Starkman
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| Posted 6/30/2002 11:43 AM (GMT -6) | | Damn the Devil, and damn the Fall's results that attacks these bodies of ours. I'll be praying, too.
For total healing,
Starkman
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Shine
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| Posted 6/30/2002 4:46 PM (GMT -6) | | Greg, you are in my thoughts a prayers.
I am very sorry if I am offending anyone by using the name Shine. I received this name during prayer, so it will remain.
Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your father who is in heaven."
1 John 5:4, "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith."
Philippians 2:2. "Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose."
Pray for the best and let God do the rest; trust in Jesus' name.
Praise God for the victory that has already been won!
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Electra
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| Posted 6/30/2002 6:11 PM (GMT -6) | | I think Shine is a lovely name. Welcome on board.
For those of you who are praying for Greg but didn’t heard his sermon this morning, I recommend downloading it when it becomes available.
Electra
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geej
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| Posted 6/30/2002 6:51 PM (GMT -6) | | Hey gang, whenever I feel under spiritual attack or down, this passage gives me hope; I don't know if this makes sense but I felt led to post it, hopefully it will be a source of encouragment. If it doesn't make sense and isn't helpful, feel free to ignore this and sorry for taking up space.
Lamentations 3:17-33 (NIV)
I have been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. So I say, "My splendor is gone and all that I had hoped from the Lord." I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me.
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salbation of the Lord. It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young. Let him sit alone in silence for the Lord has laid it on him. Let him bury his face in the dust - there may yet be hope. Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be felled with disgrace. For men are not cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love, For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.
What I like about this passage is the theme of victory over tragedy; sort of like a Pheonix rising. No matter how much it sucks, we know God is on our side and that ultimately God wins the war. It seems to echo the saying, "if God is for us, who can be against us?" In addition its pretty clear here that God LOVES us; that is enough to instill hope.
For Greg, I'll be praying for protection and peace for you and your family.
Anyway, hope this was helpful.
Geej
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GregBoyd
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| Posted 7/1/2002 4:13 AM (GMT -6) | | T minus 5 hours, 12 minutes, and counting.
I deeply appreciate all the kind words and especially all the prayer support. I would honestly tell you if I was freaked out, angry, worried, etc... I don't have any hang ups about appearing normal human. But I have to confess that I have nothing but peace. I mean, its really cool. In fact, I have this bizzare joy.
Its not a resigned "oh its all part of a divine plan." As those who heard me preach yesterday know, I am really feeling "fiesty" in the Spirit, not just about my cancer, but about this all out assault thats been coming on WHC for two weeks (it has been BIZZAR). I am roaring in anger toward the enemy. Yet, the roar is fueled by a deep abiding inner peace. And its not a calm assurance that my face won't turn out somewhat rearranged or even that the thing has gotten into my system. Who knows? I believe the cancer has shrunk or even disappeared because of the prayer, but THAT is not the source of my confidence and peace. Its rather a peace <i>that passes</i> natural understanding. Personally, I can't loose, even on the "worse case scenario." And in terms of the kingdom, there's <i>nothing</i> God can't use for his advantage. Yes folks, my detractors not withstanding, I absolutely believe in the sovereignty of GOD!
He's <i>already </i> using it to his advantage. Yesterday I reported to the WHC congregation about the attack we're under, including my cancer, and I could not believe the Warrior ROAR that erupted as a result of it. I have never experienced the power of God in a WHC service the way we did yesterday. It was a crashing wave. The attack of the enemy is already backfiring. The power, and joy, and courage, and peace that erupted yesterday was just plain pure undiluted supernatural.
T minus 5 hours and 3 minutes.
Keep me in prayer. If I need a lot of reconstructive surgery, I want the doc to give me lips like this  . And when I smile I want it to i look like this  . If my mouth is permanently sculpted like this  , I'll demand a refund. But, so long as I don't end up looking permanently like this  , I should be grateful. Even if this happens, however, I know that it will only mean I'll be forever looking like this .
By the way ,the surgeon I have is <i>really</i> good. He already took out 25% of my top lip (2 years ago, also cancer) and people in general agreed that it actually improved my looks. He has to start with a bigger cut this time on my lower lip, but hopefully that will take care of it. One thing is clear: NOONE can ever accuse me of being a "big mouth" again! (If any of you need any facial surgery, I'd recommend this guy! Plus, he's just an all round cool guy -- an eastern orthodox believer from Croacia).
Okay, enough fun. T minus 4 hours 54 minutes.
Thanks again for all the love and support. You guys are great.
Later
Greg
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