Another Request for Prayer

The mother of blogging colleague Andy Jackson has passed away. She died at noon Pacific Time today, as church bells rang and Andy read Psalm 23 to her.

Please pray that God will sustain and strengthen Andy and his entire family in the certain hope of resurrection which belongs to all who trust in Jesus Christ.

Please Pray for Andrew Jackson's Mother and Family

Pastor, author, and blogging colleague Andrew Jackson and his family are experiencing a painfully difficult time. His mother, Ailene, recently underwent major surgery. Complications developed and while she briefly rallied, the prognosis now is not good.

In an email sent to members of the Christian Bloggers Network, Andy has reported:

I am in Seattle now staying at Virginia-Mason hospital with my mother fighting the last great enemy, death. I stand firm in the God of life and resurrection, and in his sovereign will. I read the Psalms over her.

As a pastor for several decades I have "visited" the dying many times, but "living" among the dying and their famlies in the ICU provides another perspective, and a new set of reflections and questions...

This morning (Thursday), however, we were informed that she has developed an infection which is causing some setbacks. Her heart seems to be working well, but the infection is creating serious concern. They are attempting to locate the infection and they are attempting to fight it with antibiotics. The fight for life goes on.

Thank you so much for your care and kind support. I will be staying with my mother - the angel of my life - and I will provide updates when it is appropriate.

Please pray now.

In God's peace.

Andy (Barbara and family)

Please pray for Ailene, Andy, and their entire family, asking God to give His healing, strength, and encouragement, whatever that may entail in God's good will.

Pre-Order 'Mormonism Explained'

The newest book by my blogging friend and colleague Dr. Andrew Jackson, Mormonism Explained: What Latter-day Saints Teach and Practice, will be released on April 30. I had the privilege of reading an advance copy of Andy's thorough and readable survey and heartily recommend it. You can pre-order Mormonism Explained over at Amazon.com.