Well, folks, it is finally here! After many incomplete manuscripts and some hard lessons in publishing a book, the story of my life (up till now) has finally found its way to book form. I couldn’t be more pleased with how this all turned out and it is my prayer that people all over the world would read this little book (17k words) and be strengthened in their faith and/or receive their salvation by the inspiration of my story.
Coming on Thursday May 2, 2013 my book will be officially launched in both hard copy and ebook format. This initial launch will only be in English but Spanish is soon to come (and we will have another launch for that version). Pray with me that the Holy Spirit would greatly anoint this book and the lives of countless thousands (maybe millions) would be touched.
What can you do? First of all buy the book on May 2 and help me to have the book noticed nationally. Secondly, tell others that you know who have bee touched by my ministry that the book will be available that day. Finally, pray about those you know who are in a hopeless situation of health, finance, or relationship that need to be encouraged and give them a copy of this book.
Who is this book for? Both the saved and the unsaved! I have even put a Gospel hook at the end of the book. Many souls will be saved in Jesus name!
Where can I get the book? It will be available on Amazon Kindle, iBook, and Barnes&Nobles Nook as well as many other similar carriers. It will be available in hard copy on Amazon.com.
I’m always thankful for all the love and support that so many of you have given over the years and have a great excitement for you to get a better grasp of all the Lord has done for me!
“Faith that Endures” Natl Release May 2
April 25th, 2013Heart Exam Update
March 30th, 2013Dear Friends, thank you again for all your prayers for me and over Amie and I. As of last evening, Fri night, I was released from the hospital and given a green light to return home Sunday. All glory to God! Every victory is important to our faith!
The situation with my heart was greatly intensified by a critical lack of red blood cells in my body. With this extreme imbalance my heart was acting up in a serious way and needed to be brought back into alignment. The Lord gave my doctors great wisdom and after several days of treatment and rest things begin to turn around.
Please continue to pray that the Lord would open the door for Kidney transplant and that His healing power would be upon this vessel of mine. There are many battles that lay ahead in this season but His grace is sufficient for me! There is nothing short of full life and health to do the work of the Lord that will satisfy me and your prayers are keeping that call alive. Thank you for being obedient in prayer and for loving Amie and I! We appreciate it!
Heart Exam
March 27th, 2013Dear Friends, Unfortunately my writing to you of late seems to be all about health concerns. Today at 11am eastern I was somewhat unexpectedly admitted to the hospital due to some reoccurring heart symptoms that have plagued me for the last 2 years (and become more critical in nature the last 2 weeks). In Dec, If you remember, I had a pretty major procedure to eradicate the problem completely, and obviously that did not work to the level we had hoped. Throughout today I will be undergoing testing to determine the best course of action moving forward. There are several options on the table and, as always, the Master’s Healing touch is the primary object of our faith. Depending on the outcome of today’s testing we will determine a course of action to address this current situation. As we know more I will be communicating to you through this blog and by way of twitter. Please pray for my faith to remain strong and the spirits of Amie and I to be high. Pray also for great wisdom for Doc Crandall in knowing exactly what to do (and what NOT to do). Finally, know that your prayers mean so much and your vigilance to stand with me is nothing sort of God’s divine love. Many Blessings! Joel
Prayer Needed
December 3rd, 2012To all my church family, many friends, partners in ministry, and concerned believers, I wanted to take a minute and give detail to my request for prayer. As many of you know, several months ago i underwent a procedure on my heart to fix a problem called A flutter. This issue caused my pulse to run 120 beats a min for over 5 months. Night and day my heart pounded as if I had been running several miles. Unfortunately, even though that procedure was totally successful, there is now the need to deal with the root of that problem known as A fib. This is not a uncommon issue but due to the nature of my kidney battle has turned into something very serious.
The point? Tom morning (Tues Dec. 4) I will be undergoing a similar surgery to eradicate this whole issue entirely. AFter several months of “ridin’ it out” it has reached a critical nature. This is nothing to be alarmed by but is def something that needs immediate attention. As always, I value your prayer and thoughts going into this type of procedure. From what I know, this operation will take around 4-5 hours and require general anesthesia. Barring any complications (in Jesus name) I will be released Wed morning from the hospital.
We know that this is all a plot conceived by hell itself and all sickness is of the one and only devil! None of this was\is God’s plan and His Cross still stands as the anchor of all my hope. Thank you for caring enough to read this little update and pray as the Lord leads you tom. I will be going in at 7eastern and the operation will begin around 9-10am roughly. Please cover Amie and I as we press forward with the vision and ministry we have been entrusted no matter what the devil throws our way! A report will be given as soon as possible and until then thanks again for all your love and support. Joel