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Faith is the daring of the soul to go farther than it can see.
William Newton Clarke

Oh, Henry

Little Henry died yesterday. His parents and sister need your prayers. Thanks!

What?

I found this on the Web by accident. I'm livid. Right now Katie and Jim's little Henry is fighting for his life. I am outraged that this site says that it takes a relationship with God in order to have their prayers answered. God isn't a genie. And God isn't a bully boy. Whether or not Henry's parents, or the multitudes praying for him, are 'right with God' or not does not make a difference. Oh, and by the way, his parents and many of those praying for him are people of faith.

Why would someone spread this information?

So, Why Doesn't God Answer Everyone's Prayers? It may be because they don't have a relationship with God. They may know that God exists, and they might even worship God from time to time. But those who never seem to have their prayers answered probably don't have a relationship with him. Further, they have never received from God complete forgiveness for their sin. What does that have to do with it you ask? Here is an explanation. "Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God. Your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear."³

Prayers and good thoughts

If you're a praying person please pray. If you're not, please send lots of good thoughts. Thank you!

• Katie's twins who are joining the chub club at over 2 lbs. each!
• Rolf. His cancer is back. One of the most sarcastic people I know. If you know any good jokes, send them over the thought waves!
• Keats. EclectChick's pup isn't doing well. Mr. Tigerstripe needs good thoughts. Thankfully, he's getting much, much TLC.