Greetings!
Friends:
I want to share a couple of letters that I recently received from a fire captain. Perhaps you can share this praise reports at vespers or at worship with your family. 
"Much of the prejudice that prevents the truth of the third angel's message from reaching the hearts of the people, might be removed if more attention were given to health reform. When people become interested in this subject, the way is often prepared for the entrance of other truths. Counsel on Diet and Foods, p. 76.
FIRST LETTER FROM KEN HOWARD
Hello Brother Danny:
It is the evening of day 9 of your cleanse working on me. Like your current guests at Bella Vita I sit here as a healthier, clearer minded child of God. I someday would like to visit BellaVita as a healthy guest, but until then I will have to settle for my own home, hot tub, and Twin Arbors as my "sanctuaries" for health.
I am on the verge of completing something I never thought I could do. I've never gone more that 12 hours without eating in my life. Your teachings in your letters, and the example I have seen in you, Daniel and your employees at the the store have given me the encouragement to take one of the most important steps I have ever taken in regards to my health and spiritual well being. I have followed the 10 day cleanse (juice fasting), by the book, and when I had questions, Daniel was always available and most helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!
I'm 42 years old, married father of 3, Fire Captain/Paramedic for Menlo Park F.P.D. Ten days ago I weighed 283 lbs. and 5'10", lingering back and knee  injuries, suffering from bronchitis and was experiencing pitting edema in my lower legs for the first time in my life. This was accompanied by a soar on my shin that wasn't healing like I thought a simple wound should. My wife and I thought the wound was actually a spider bite do to its odd nature. My PCP and the physicians who give my physicals at work have been gently warning me of the impending serious health risks I was working toward and I knew they were right. The physician that I last spoke to regarding the findings of my blood work and physical stated: "If I was in charge of the funds that are used for firefighters retirements and I wanted to keep as much money as I could I would want all the firefighters to be in your condition."
I now have been delving into scripture, reading your e-mails, studying my first book on healthy living I purchased at your store (What the Bible Says About Healthy Living by Dr. Rex Russell), Back to working out at the gym, my lungs have cleared up and the soar on my shin is only a pink spot. I have lost 15 lbs and I feel really good. Most of all my mind seems to be clearer and the greatest joy each day is putting my feet on the ground next to the bed and standing up with much less pain and feeling lighter and stronger. "No Kidding!!!!"
With my eyes welled up and throat tight with genuine heart felt emotion.......I want you to know how grateful I am to you and God for being an Oasis that I could run to in a time of need. God willing I will, one day at a time, continue on the plan for health and well being that God has provided and never my own.
I hope to stop by the store tomorrow at the very least to personally thank Daniel. I know you're busy at the ranch so I'll catch you later in the month. May God Bless and Keep you always.
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SECOND LETTER FROM KEN DATED MARCH 21, 2009
Greetings Danny, Pastor,
You have been on my mind often lately. It was just last October, while reading The Elijah Prophecy, a few words of wisdom from you pierced through my thick skull. What I got out of reading the newsletter was to simply trust God's plan for eating and to practice some self control! I came down to the store the next day and started a 10 day cleanse. I made the commitment to only eat biblically clean foods as God describes for us in the Bible and another book you had as well.
I'm sitting here around four months later, 94 lbs. lighter, deeper and more committed to the word and works of God than ever before. My inspiration to maintain my health is centered in the loving hands our Lord and commitment to our Savior Jesus Christ. I'm fortunate to be able to drop by and see you, something I should do more often, but since I haven't lately, I though I would simply send you this mail to encourage you to keep up the wonderful work you do and to let you know that at least one soul out there is safe in the hands of Christ deeper in his service that ever before due to your ministry.
I just read #22 and I truly believe there is something big brewing too. I have to temper my own thoughts due to the powerful conversion I've just experienced. I do have a sense of urgency in my own walk coupled with an unprecedented yearning for knowledge in Christ that is as a result of the signs of the times. I think I'm going crazy because I feel that I "get It" and so many around me don't. I take it as the gift it is and keep building my faith and knowledge.
I pray that the situation with your children has come to pass as well as can be.
Lord bless Modern Manna Ministries, Pastor Vierra and his beautiful family. I give thanks for the examples of faith, strength, guidance and instruction that they have in you. Bless them protect them and keep them from harm always......Amen.
Kenny Oliver
Lodi, Ca |
