I'm ministering to a dear friend who is walking resolutely through the valley of the shadow of death. For about a decade, my number one local Pastor prayer partner, especially concerning my difficult days, has been Craig Fields, Pastor at Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church.

He has been a trusted friend, counselor, and advisor. He is battling a rare lung disease that took his mother's life when she was about the age Craig is now.

His prognosis is not good, but his faith is unshakable. I am amazed at the utter yieldedness and surrender and contentment I sense in him.

How can anyone's faith be this strong?Craig is letting the Lord make him more than a conqueror. He's not just barely winning. He is marching forward triumphantly.

Please pray for Craig. Pray for healing. Pray for God's will to be done.

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