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INTRODUCTION:
This page contains two broad categories of personal testimonies. Under the first category are testimonies of healing which are usually physical, but sometimes also emotional and relational. The second category encompasses testimonies of personal conversion and transformation and are usually excerpts from Life in the Spirit Seminar teachings. If you, the reader (who, in this Internet-connected world, can be anywhere in this globe) has a testimony to share for the upbuilding of the Church and the Alliance, you may email this to the editor at this address: narsalbarra@yahoo.com. A process of discernment will precede the decision to publish.

My name is Juana Bustamante from Anthony, New Mexico. About two years ago we attended your healing service at a Catholic Church in northeast El Paso, Texas.You may, or may not, remember us. My sister, Lala Garcia from Glendale, CA (who was in El Paso at the time and had previously talked to you about my daughter, Debora Flores.)

My daughter, Debora, has scleroderma, an incurable disease. Scleroderma is a hardening of the skin. A chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. My daughter has the systemic form of scleroderma which can affect different parts of the body and organs.

Besides being afflicted with this incurable disease, my daughter’s husband of ten years left her and her two children, (1 and 6 years of age at that time). He left her for another woman.

Your healing service touched our hearts and transformed our relationship with God forever. God became more real, more tangible. True, we go to mass every Sunday and pray as a family, but my daughter’s illness has brought us much, much closer to God. God is our refuge and we thank our Lord that you are a conduit through which God sends his healing love. We are thankful to the Lord for giving us the opportunity to have been in your presence.

I know then my daughter started healing. Not long after the healing service, we received very good results from her doctors at the Mayo Clinic. My daughter’s lung capacity had increased from 74 to 84. Praise God! Her kidneys have not been affected. Her skin is more supple. My Lord has given us a miracle. He is healing my daughter. Praise be to God.

I wanted to give a testimony of God’s miraculous healing. Thus I am writing this letter – to give thanks and praise to our Lord for giving us this miracle and to thank you for your prayers for my daughter.

I ask God to fill us with his Holy Spirit and not to waiver in our faith, to increase His Mercy in us and that in difficult moments, we might not despair nor become despondent and to submit ourselves completely to His Holy will. I know that we want answers to our prayers right away. But God, in his own time, will answer. He will be there to guide us with whatever his decision may be.

I am writing to let you know how the good Lord, our Father healed my son of autism. We were going frequently to the Children of God St. Luke´s healing sessions since last year. My son, Denzel Martin was diagnosed with autism ever since he was three years old. When we migrated to the US when he was five years old, we got another formal diagnosis from a local California doctor.

Last year after 8 years, through the referral of the Valley Medical Regional Center, Martin underwent another assessment through the same doctor. And
amazingly, that same doctor told us that he had managed his way out of the autism sprectrum disorder.

I believe in this miracle and the two comparable reports will document that the good Lord, our Saviour has healed my son. With your prayers and by the praying the healing and keeping prayer which you shared with us, my son was saved from the claws of the enemy. It is with constant prayers, sacrifices, lots of faith and hope that he was healed.

We the parents have to do our work and it was not an easy journey but we know that we were never alone, that our Lord Jesus was walking with us. I want to proclaim to the world that Jeus is the greatest healer, physician and friend.

Please continue to pray for our family as we go on with this journey. Praise the Lord, Alleluia.

I have been saying the Healing and Keeping Prayer everyday. I have prayed to the Lord to heal me physically and spiritually. I am so glad and thankful to HIM for touching and healing me.

I was diagnosed with cervical cancer about three years ago, and have been treated with radiotherapy after its recurrence six months later in 2007. For the first 1-1.5 years after my treatment, I was eating and living well with no complications, but I never for once thought the worst was yet to come. Early this year, I began to feel tired and I lost so much blood, resulting in my need for a blood transfusion. I went for many checkups, fearing that the cancer may recur in other parts of my body. However, my test results did not show any malignant growth. The doctors found that all these were as a results of the radiation. Doctors burnt the bleeding points in my rectum to minimize the bleeding. Somehow, the process may have triggered other complications which resulted in me experiencing pain on my pelvis especially when I cleared my bowels and passed urine. I needed to go for injections and take a lot of painkillers to ease the pain. Everyday seemed to be torture and I only took minimal amounts of food.

I never for once thought about turning to GOD during my ordeal until one day my niece called me, knowing how I suffered, to ask if I like to have the prayer group pray over me. I am Catholic but have not been to church for a long time. Somehow, I finally agreed.This is the beginning of my renewed relationship with the Lord. Ever since my return to the Lord, I realise and notice that my pain is getting less each day. From a few hours to none at all. I do not have to be on painkillers or japs. Despite this, I continue to say the healing prayer every night. Although there is still some bleeding on certain days depending on my diet, it does not bother me at all as I know these are side effects which could take time to heal. I no longer feel lethargic, anaemic or in pain. I can now continue to work and take part in my social activities without having to worry when the pain will strike.

I am so glad that I have made the right decision to go back to the Lord. Our Heavenly Father, HIS beloved Son, Jesus and Our Immaculate Mother of God have never failed us. We must continue to have faith and continue to place our trust in HIM. Our Lord is good and HE loves us. Praise the Lord and Adore HIM. HE never fails us if we truly and sincerely turn to HIM for guidance.

In July 2009, I had a biopsy done. The Doctor told my wife & family that most likely it was cancer. It would take a week for results. This really concerned us because 9 years earlier I was diagnosed with colon cancer and by the Grace of God and three surgeries later I was healed from the cancer. As days went by we had many sleepless nights. With the prayer support of family and friends including Bob Canton who's message from God was "Be not Afraid for I go before you. Your healing is underway for my Father's glory." His prayer and message gave us strength & peace & comfort as we went to get the results. When the Doctor came in he smiled and said you're okay- no cancer. He then said he didn't understand it. From what he saw, it was cancer. He even had it tested three different ways to make sure. My wife told him it was by the Grace of God that the cancer was gone. He said I guess so, there's no other explanation. He was happy to give good news. We give all honor and glory to God for His healing touch and for Bob who was very understanding with us even when we call him late at night at various times for prayer.

Bro. Obet Cabrillas, preacher, mentioned that last day how we should be careful what we ask God during the Conference. He remembers the time when he was there at the bleachers during the first year of K-Con and how we wanted so much to be one of Bro. Bo's preachers. Lo and behold he was there a few years later, speaking on the same stage where Bro. Bo preaches. And I think to myself, I could be a preacher sure. But I know my calling is not to preach. But when I saw Bro. Bob heal the attendees of K-Con, I knew God has spoken to my heart. I will have my own healing ministry one day. I was born to heal and set people free from their personal demons. This is my calling. And I recall how I have healed my parents and relatives who have been victims of witchcraft. Everything makes sense now. All my struggles with 3 witches and how they have wrecked my well-being and my family's as well definitely has a purpose. I have seen how the power of prayer and fasting has saved my life multiple times. It is a gift that has to be shared with others. And I am willing to help and save more souls.

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Testimony from Kerygma Conference
Jocelyn Lorenzo- Cubao Quezon City, Philippines

I am Jocelyn Lorenzo and I was an attendee of the Kerygma Conference that was held last November 28-29 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Quezon City, Philippines. I was really moved by the healings we witnessed such as the lame walking, the blind able to see again, the deaf hearing again and other wonderful healings. Praise God for that. My parents lined up for healing and they were really healed! My parents have been complaining of difficulty in walking because of arthritis and after the healing session, they were able to walk a long distance without pain. They have been walking pain free since then.

Two days ago, I had a migraine and I followed the prayer you taught us. I prayed "By the power of the most precious blood of Jesus Christ, poured over me, from the top of my head to the soles of my feet, my headache will be gone, in the name of my savior Jesus Christ, I will be healed!" I repeatedly said that and meditated on it. Lo and behold, my headache was gone in minutes, without me having to take any medication. I really thank God for that. Praise God for His miracles.

I am writing this to you to let you know that I am a living testament to God's miracles and healing. I pray that He will continue to use you as His instrument for His healing. I feel truly blessed knowing you. In my own simple way, I will continue to share my experiences with people I know to tell them that God's healing is always present, it only takes a simple faith to call upon Him in the name of Jesus.

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Feeling God's Presence
Gladys Mascarenhas- Dubai, UAE

I had an experience which I could not forget during the healing session. When you laid hands on me, I went down on the floor. I saw a bright light above me, and I felt the presence of God all over me. I felt overwhelmed. The sense of God's presence remained with me for a few more days.

I felt as if God has been telling me that He loves me. I could never forget that experience ever.

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Witness to Healing in Indonesia
Gregorius Sutikno- Jakarta, Indonesia

I'm really amazed with what you did in the name of Jesus for so many people in Jakarta, Indonesia. This was the first time I saw God's grace in front of my eyes. God really used you mightily in healing sickness, like God did to his people. This was the first time I saw blind people, many wheelchairs, deaf people, demonized people, deaf-mutes, and people with tumors, receiving miraculous healings. Now, I'm praying for you, Robert, so you can continue your good work. Always be blessed by God.

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Receiving God's Healing
M.T.- Columbus, OH

During the teaching session, Brother Bob called out a woman who had tried to commit suicide in the room. Initially, I didn't think it was me because I had that thought of committing suicide back when I was between 7-11 yrs old. Bro Bob then pointed towards my direction. I was a little shocked so I told him that I had thought of it before. He told me to come up to the front podium. Then, 2 other women came up to the front. After he prayed over me, I rested in the Spirit. I felt like a "heaviness" was lifted from me. I didn't get up for a while. When I got up, he asked me how I felt. "Do you feel better?", I was hesitant when I answered him. I said, "I feel a little bit better." I was not convinced at that time that my emotional pain had been healed. I was quite skeptical. Then, I went back to my seat. Not too long after that I started shivering. I heard a voice in my heart saying, " I love you my daughter. Receive my healing for you. You have to believe and receive your healing with faith." I felt like I had to share what God was telling me at that time. So after I gained enough bravery, I stood up and shared what God wanted me to share. That I have to believe that I am healed in order to receive healing. Even though in my mind it seems impossible for the disappointments and disability to accept myself to go away, I have to trust that God is bigger than what we can see, hear, feel, or understand. The first step in order for Him to be able to work in our lives is to trust Him. When we trust Him fully, we can better understand His will and His grace in our lives. This is what helps us receive the healing from Him. God has abundant love, grace, forgiveness, and healing. We just need to open our heart to receive them.

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KKOTTONGNAE Conference
Jiwon Nam- Seoul, South Korea

I have never imagined that I could have such an amazing, born-again experience.

I believed in God, but I didn’t know about the power of the Holy Spirit or the spiritual renewal not to mention ICCRS activities. I was just ignorant about such kind of “whole new world”.

I participated in the 2009 ICCRS Conference held in KKOTTONGNAE, SOUTH KOREA as a translation volunteer. I heard about the conference for the first time in my life, after seeing my diocese bulletin board by accident. I just wanted to serve people and the church, so I volunteered. And I was constantly tempted not to go for this and that.

But soon after being in the village (KKOTTONGNAE), I already started realizing that I was chosen and especially invited by God to be there, and that everyone there from participants from half a world away to other volunteers was chosen by God to be right there. That was definitely God’s amazing grace. I just could feel that, know that without anyone’s explanation. Most important is, I truly, deeply realized how much Jesus loves me. I realized how selfish, stupid I have been. I felt deeply grateful to God to tears. God called me to realize this. I confessed unknowingly “I love you, my Lord.” And I couldn’t stop sobbing.

On Day 2, I attended Mass. Right after that one of the other volunteers approached me and said, “You need to forgive someone. I can see your soul is weeping. Jesus wants you to live with joy.” I was startled at her saying, but soon after I started to sob again and couldn’t stop for a while. After that, surprisingly, I began to know whom I have to forgive. Since then, I began to pray the Holy Spirit to help me forgive who I need to forgive.

Her last words (Jesus wants you to live with joy) hit my heart hard. I really wanted to do what Jesus wants me to do. And he wants me to live with joy. I found it true joy comes from forgiveness and love at least in my case. I was determined to make efforts to do so and prayed unceasingly for help. Every moment and every day in KKOTTONGNAE was powerful and special.

I was scheduled to leave on Day 3 for my job. But I already felt something’s going on and the Spirit’s moving within me though I cannot describe it clearly. I desperately wanted to get more. So I came back on Day 5, when I met Brother Bob Canton at the airport to usher him to KKOTTONGNAE. Although I didn’t even realize who he was, I could see he was living with joy. I witnessed him lead a healing session the next day. And I experienced one more surprise.

When people were praying using the gift of tongues, I felt mysterious warmth around my body .Since then, I experienced that kind often when in the same situation. And right before that session, I was in a queue to have Bob lay his hands on my head. At that moment, I felt something hot falling on the head and passing down through the heart and I fell backwards.

Afterwards, I became confident of myself because I knew Jesus loves me so much. I felt like I got a super power. I felt like I could do anything as Jesus is with me. I felt a true happiness deep in my heart and felt like a sense of liberation. I had never had those feelings before in my life. Now I want to share these experiences with brothers and sisters. I want those still in darkness to know how much Jesus loves us. Jesus is the only savior.

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Witness to Healing in Singapore

I just attended a wonderful healing rally by Robert Canton over the last two nights at the Church of the Risen Christ. This is the first time I am attending something to do with healing at a church. The energy, when we walked in, was really strong, and there was an air of expectancy all around.

The first day, we were a little late, but still, the ushers greeted us happily, and we managed to get a pretty good seat near the band. They had started off with some praise and worship songs, and I know that he wasn’t used to this sort of atmosphere in a church, and honestly, I was also surprised as I usually only saw the more sombre side of the catholic church when I followed him for mass. After a while he was alright though, and he started tearing. I did too, but I guess I do not like to show it in public, so I kind of held it back. But it was kind of uncontrollable, perhaps it was the music, but the presence of the Holy Spirit was definitely there.

So after the songs, Bob appeared on stage, and talked a bit about himself, and got some people who had experienced healings to give testimonies. It sounds amazing, but what we would see later on would be more amazing. Bob emphasised though, that he is not the healer, that the healings came from God, and he is just there to pray for the person.

The healings started, and many miracles happened. Many people had come in wheelchairs, and amazingly, all of them got out of it, even one who was paralysed. She was still having problems with her speech, but she got out of her chair. Most of them walked quite a distance, amazing considering they had not gotten out of their wheelchairs for years. And there was this little boy, I think he was the inspiration for the day. He was so happy to be out of his wheelchair without any help, he walked round and round the church and praised the Lord

The second day, he brought his mum, and more miracles happened, but what was close to my heart for me, was that he and his mum went up, and experienced the healing themselves. I guess this sort of thing, you truly feel touched when someone close, or yourself actually experience it. In fact, I think many people went back and told others, because the second day, we were early, but it was already packed and we almost couldn’t find a seat.

After the rally

God is just awesome! Last night his mum was also with us, and she asked for healing for her sister who is undergoing chemo. And usually, on wednesdays, she would feel a lot of pain from the medication and all. But today, amazingly, she felt NO PAIN AT ALL. Seriously, this is just wonderful! We all believe that she has been healed.

And today, my own little healing from Jesus, I’d kicked and bent my ankle at a funny angle and I had felt like the big toe and some of the areas around it were a little dislocated. Ok, maybe not that serious, but it felt out of place, and was very painful, and I was going out. But I just went out anyway and tried to walk, but putting weight on the foot each time, it would feel like something was going to snap. So I prayed, that Jesus would heal me. Then I went along and kind of forgot about the pain, and suddenly realised as I was walking, that there was no more pain. I moved my feet all around, put weight on it, and it was all ok! And now a few hours later, I am still ok.

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