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Episode Synopsis
"What was the tragedy then is now glorious. In our lives, we look so many times at the tragedies and if we truly look back at them, are they not really blessings in some way or another? It all works together and it all works for the good, it all works for His glory."
In this moving and deeply personal conversation on "This Is Your Life," host Bobbie welcomes back John and Norma, continuing their powerful testimony from last week. John shares the ongoing challenges of his recovery from a severe brain tumor, which left him with constant vertigo, deafness in one ear, and compromised balance. He openly discusses moments of despair and the daily struggle to find the strength to "keep going."
His wife, Norma, recounts the terrifying experience of his surgery and the miraculous "out-of-body" experience he shared with her in vivid detail, despite his usual memory issues. This profound encounter, coupled with the dramatic shift in their lives, led them to a surprising new ministry: crafting simple wooden crosses. John, a former power line worker with no artistic background, details his initial struggles and the overwhelming sense of stepping out in faith. Norma elaborates on how God uniquely gifted John with the intricate skills needed to refine and perfect these crosses, transforming them from basic designs into cherished symbols.
The couple explains that these crosses, along with a powerful DVD sharing John's testimony and the cross-making process, are given away freely, serving as a testament to God's unfathomable love and purpose. They reflect on how John's "tragedy"—the brain tumor and its aftermath—was, in fact, God's divine preparation for this very ministry. The conversation culminates in a profound discussion about how perceived tragedies in our lives can ultimately be transformed into blessings and opportunities for God's glory, even when we don't understand His immediate plan. This episode is a powerful reminder that God's unconditional love is vast, His timing is perfect, and His plans are always for our good, even when they involve unforeseen trials.
Television program initially aired July 30, 2019.
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You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry
In this moving and deeply personal conversation on "This Is Your Life," host Bobbie welcomes back John and Norma, continuing their powerful testimony from last week. John shares the ongoing challenges of his recovery from a severe brain tumor, which left him with constant vertigo, deafness in one ear, and compromised balance. He openly discusses moments of despair and the daily struggle to find the strength to "keep going."
His wife, Norma, recounts the terrifying experience of his surgery and the miraculous "out-of-body" experience he shared with her in vivid detail, despite his usual memory issues. This profound encounter, coupled with the dramatic shift in their lives, led them to a surprising new ministry: crafting simple wooden crosses. John, a former power line worker with no artistic background, details his initial struggles and the overwhelming sense of stepping out in faith. Norma elaborates on how God uniquely gifted John with the intricate skills needed to refine and perfect these crosses, transforming them from basic designs into cherished symbols.
The couple explains that these crosses, along with a powerful DVD sharing John's testimony and the cross-making process, are given away freely, serving as a testament to God's unfathomable love and purpose. They reflect on how John's "tragedy"—the brain tumor and its aftermath—was, in fact, God's divine preparation for this very ministry. The conversation culminates in a profound discussion about how perceived tragedies in our lives can ultimately be transformed into blessings and opportunities for God's glory, even when we don't understand His immediate plan. This episode is a powerful reminder that God's unconditional love is vast, His timing is perfect, and His plans are always for our good, even when they involve unforeseen trials.
Television program initially aired July 30, 2019.
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You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry
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