Author Archives: Jim

We Are Experiencing Winter… But Spring Is Coming!’

Greetings dear ones. Wow!!! have I been absent from the updates to all. So sorry if you are one of the special people who only are able to hear updates on this blog. My “bad” for sure. I will try … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

What a glorious time of the year! We can truly be conscious of the ultimate blessing that we have each been offered a free gift of eternal life; so simple and yet so profound. No set of behaviors or standards … Continue reading

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TRUSTING, OBEYING, CLAIMING, AND EXPECTING

Well, my friends, this has indeed been a strange yet wonderful month since I last wrote. Sometimes it is hard to know what to share when we have a diverse audience as well as a time of personal growth and … Continue reading

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……TO BE CONTINUED! But Still Fighting, and at Peace!

Well, I have been too long again since my communication with you. My bad! The past two months have indeed been great… and filled with things unexpected… as always. As you may see from the heading title, we are once … Continue reading

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What… Me Worry?

Some of you may remember this phrase from the “Mad” comic guy, Alfred E. Neuman. As I reflect on report from our recent visit to Houston, I was deeply grateful, and relieved, to hear “good news”……but at the same time … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day

Well, this weekend is “Father’s Day” in the US. Humorously, it might be the least celebrated holiday after ground hog day….but that is possibly because in so many families, the father is either emotionally “absent” or gone entirely…or is catered … Continue reading

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Still Praising!

Well, it has been a while since I posted any news, and so let’s get caught up. I have been doing great with my assorted health regimens and feeling quite good. My golf game continues to improve (no kidding…so much … Continue reading

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Thanks For Asking!

I am grateful for the many ongoing prayers and expressions of joy since my last posting. Indeed my situation is greatly improving and I am in the midst of some full on health-building/disease-fighting protocols now. A very clean diet, and … Continue reading

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Praise Update!

As so many of you have been so kind as to lift us up in prayer for the follow-up MRI on my tumors yesterday…I am posting this quickly to update you all on my trip to Houston. The results were … Continue reading

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1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

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2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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Encouraging Update

You all know that I want to always remain joy-filled and an encouragement to you as we travel this latest adventure together. How can I say again how much I/we have needed and loved and been lifted by your endless … Continue reading

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Philippians 1:6 (NIV)

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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Happy New Year!

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking … Continue reading

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Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

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Merry Christmas

What a contrast!  This year the Dornan family has been blessed with a dramatic reminder of God’s love and grace as we remember and reflect on what we were all doing at this time last year. Huddled into our little … Continue reading

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Psalm 119:11 (NIV)

I have hidden your word in my heart   that I might not sin against you.

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Psalm 145:8 (NIV)

“The LORD is gracious and compassionate,   slow to anger and rich in love.”

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Blessed Indeed

Well, it has been about a month since I reported the “All Clear” and my life is beginning to be more “full”. Many have been asking about the latest happenings so I will try to get you caught up on … Continue reading

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John 14:1 (NKJV)

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.”

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Romans 3:23

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”

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Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

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Psalm 30:5 (NIV)

“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

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Amazing Grace!

I am so very happy to report to you that after my recent tests in Houston, I have been declared “CLEAR”….no evidence of disease. As you can only imagine, our whole family is eternally grateful to God, and rejoicing at … Continue reading

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John 8:32 (NIV)

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

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Galatians 6:9 (NIV)

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

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Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

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Happy New Year!

My apologies to those readers who are not an active part of our “business family”… but our year begins in September and ends in August. So, it is indeed a new year once again. I continue to be grateful for … Continue reading

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2 Corinthians 5:17

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

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Matthew 6:33

“But seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

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