How do you square the diagnosis of a terminal disease with an awareness of a God who heals? When his wife, Gwen, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in July 2018, David Raynor began writing a journal. Initially, it was personal, a kind of therapy. He wanted to chart the progress of the incurable disease and to log Scriptures that shed light on what was happening. David and Gwen knew something of God's healing power and the power of prayer, but they could not deny the reality of Gwen's condition. Motor neurone disease slowly shuts down communication from the brain to the muscles; in Gwen's case, she was eventually unable to speak, eat or drink. Through the pain of Gwen's passing in December 2020 David has sensed and recorded experiences of peace, gratitude and even joy that will offer hope and encouragement to those who face similar battles. David Raynor taught English and Latin during his professional career, culminating in 21 years as Headmaster of Scarisbrick Hall School in Lancashire, U.K. He and his wife were among the founder members of Southport Community Church in 1983; he was an elder of the church for a number of years, has led Alpha courses and served in the church's Healing Rooms ministry. He still preaches, teaches, and sings in the worship team. David enjoys watching a range of sports, including the ones he used to play (rugby, cricket, tennis, golf and badminton); music, amateur dramatics, puzzles and reading have been among his other leisure pursuits. He has two sons - both teachers - and six grandchildren.