Is there a distinction…or gap between FAITH and KNOWLEDGE?  Is there a disparity between BELIEF and really KNOWING something is true?

Our view is this: FAITH plus EXPERIENCE equals KNOWLEDGE

FAITH as defined by the dictionary is:

…. belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something, especially without logical proof

KNOWLEDGE as defined by the dictionary is:

…. clear awareness or explicit information, e.g. of a situation or fact. Familiarity or understanding gained through experience or study

Irene is experiencing relief from the nausea over the last week or so.  Yay God!!

We believe it’s some combination of the following:

Use of the Cimino Fistula for dialysis rather than the Tesio catheter
A new nausea prescription
Dialysis in the afternoon rather than in the morning; it appears to provide Irene with a better rhythm
Better overall medication management

The nausea lingers but is not as intense …. and we hope this trend continues.

We believe this recent development is an answer for many of you who prayerfully intercede on Irene’s behalf.  Thank you!!!  Facing 24/7 nausea for more than 18 months has been no easy challenge to face.

It is one thing to have faith…to believe …. and quite another to KNOW with absolute certainty that something is true …. and we believe EXPERIENCE bridges the gap between believing and knowing.

Why do we believe this to be true ….?

We have been followers of Christ for many years.  Prior to the Amyloid journey we BELIEVED the Word of God …. and had FAITH that it was true.  We saw and experienced God at work in ours and many other’s lives.  However, after experiencing the unruly Amyloid journey for approximately 21 months …. we KNOW with greater certainty the reality of those tenets and truths.  Our faith has been notably tested …. and we have found God’s Word to be reliable and bona fide …. even in the midst of dire circumstances.

What is the bona fide reality of this EXPERIENCE?

As we daily read the Word of God it figuratively leaps off the page expressing itself with deeper penetration, connotation and implication
The Holy Spirit’s still small voice speaks to us with compelling conviction, corroborating the

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How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!  And that is what we are!
1 John 3:1a

May we hasten to remember this holiday season that the Father has lavished upon us the ultimate GIFT of His Son.

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
Ephesians 1:7-8

Merry Christmas …. from our home to yours!!!!!!

Dave

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