"He giveth power to the faint and to them that have no might he increaseth strength." Isaiah 40:29

There are times when both physical and emotional forces drain one of energy. Almighty God, who created us and knows us, addresses both aspects in this verse. The emotional is described as "faint", the physical "no might." Contrast that to the Lord's provision--power and increased strength. I praise God that He has been true to His promise this week in supplying the emotional and spiritual needs each day. Malcom started chemo on Wednesday, yet the Lord gave him both the emotional and physical strength to participate in Michael's memorial service on Thursday. It was a beautiful service and a blessing to the family.

Yesterday we received the latest CEA report (tumor marker). It is 109, up from 22.5 last month. Again we have to lean upon the Lord lest we become weary and discouraged. Please pray that the change in chemo will slow and even reverse the growth of the cancer.

Another emotional stress that we deal with is being away from our work and ministry in Taiwan. We are in constant communication with the church people, our hearts being knit with theirs--rejoicing when they rejoice and hurting when they hurt. This week one of our men, Bro. Chen, was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. We praise God for missionary co-workers, Andy and Lisa Simpson, who were quick to respond to our request to visit Bro. Chen. It relieved our minds greatly to know that they were there! We ask that you pray for his speedy recovery, and that God would use these circumstances to draw his wife and daughter to seek Christ.