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I think we all struggle with people's help, even with loved ones. We are so independent. The story of Jesus washing the disciples feet is such a perfect example of how we need to be. Thanks.

Hi Ed,
I hope and pray that one day I can afford a trip to Israel. But I would like to live there for a year or two. Then I can take my time and read and walk all over, where ever the Spirit takes me. I love you, and am praying for you and your family.

John.

Dear Ed,
I remember our 1st trip to Israel. There truly are no words to articulate it. You have to experience. I leave a part of my heart each time we go and it sounds as if you do the same? I'm so grateful to God that you've had these amazing experiences and that you've been able to bring so many with you. You have had a profound teaching ministry.
Lorna is amazing and I know you already know that!
I keep praying Hezekiah's prayer for you. I'm still asking (Lord willing) for 15 more (GOOD) years of health and ministry for you.
You just turned the big _0 and it's just around the corner for me. So, I think 15 more years of life and ministry would be an awesome bonus for us all.
Thank you for being genuine. It is hard to ask for help. We figure in the past 6 1/2 years almost 3 of those I have been handicap in one form or another. It's humbling to ride the scooters in the store, and then I say, thank you Lord that they are available so I can still be independant. I'm grateful you're learning where to best use your energy. God bless you as you discern from day to day how to serve Him with all the amazing gifts and talents He's given to you.
Loving Shalom,
Donna

Thanks for the update. I can relate just a little to you. When I suffered my spinal cord trauma, in the early days I couldn't do a thing for myself. After I went home, I still had to rely on many, many people to help me. Thankfully God put the right people into my life, including physical therapists who were experts in spinal traumas. Now other than weakness in my leggs and constant pain/numbness in my right leg, I am able to do most things for myself. However, God used that experience to teach me that not only is giving important but also receiving, which is very hard for me to do. You continue to be a regular on my prayer list.

I just finished reading your book, "A year living like Jesus". WOW. Amazing. I grew up in the same environment that you did. Even as a child I never cared much for "church". I saw too many times that people were not as they seemed in the name of Jesus. But, I always have loved Jesus/GOD/Yaweh. Your message was an inspiration. It has opened doors for me to talk about Jesus to others without coming off as though I am taking about "religion". Jesus as He was, is & will be. I especially enjoyed you talking about the Catholic, the Jewish & Christianity point of view. WONDERFUL. So, thank you again for taking on this challenge to live as Jesus would. I will continue to pray for you & your family. I will indeed be sharing your book with others to spread the message about Jesus the Savior of all not the religion. For as we know, religion was man made not GOD made. GOD BLESS you & yours a million times over. And always remember -- THE BEST IS YET TO COME !!!! I can not personally imagine what you are going through but I have seen personally the effects of ALS on a human life. Continue in Jesus name, pressing forward not looking at what you can see , but what you cannot see.

Ed,
It's striking how it seems this is something we all struggle with to one degree or another. As a stay-at-home mom, I persist in upholding the facade that I can somehow keep up with the laundry, pay the bills, mop the floor, and raise great kids [who are perfectly disciplined] with no help and without having a nervous breakdown. While obviously different from your situation, it's interesting to see the human connection and in our urges to be independent and self-sufficient.

Shauna Niequist recently wrote about the same thing on her blog. Thought you might like to take a look:
http://web.me.com/sniequist/sh..._help.html

Blessings and prayers for continued health!
Peace,
Jane

Just heard the tail end of your interview on Chris Fabery Live. Was just thinking today that I should travel to Israel, so this is a timely post for me. Thanks

I'm sorry to hear you have ALS. Coincidentally, I was just going to write a post about how important it is to apply heat when cooking. I mean, the bread won't rise without heat. I'll be praying for you and your family as you "rise" in the oven. I bet you have lots of stories about Christ being with you in the flames Respectfully, Gloris (pronounced like Doris)

www.gloriadelia.wordpress.com

I work for a Jewish Doctor who is a Neurosurgeon in Grand Rapids MI I gave him our book living a year like Jesus for Christmas (Holiday). He came into my office today to tell me that he finished the book and found it very interesting. Infact he enjoyed reading it. He like the ref. from the new and the old test. He said even though you were as close as any human in this day in age tried no one will be perfect. like Jesus. I am praying that many seeds were planted from reading your book.

Dear Rev. Dobson, I am thoroughly enjoying your book. I would love to travel to Israel on one of your trips. Do you think you will do it again any time soon? How would I learn of your plans? If you do not plan to go, are there any guided trips to the Holy Land you would recommend?
God bless. Thanks for your ministry.