March 13th Update: Thank you to all the people who responded to this special request for Kevin Reeves through donations and also through those saying they were praying for him. Today, Kevin wrote a beautiful letter to all of us and brought us into his heart and life during this time. If you would like to read his letter, click here, then scroll down to where it says updates.
Kevin Reeves is a long-time Lighthouse Trails author, having written the book, The Other Side of the River (chronicling his years as an elder at an NAR/Latter Rain church and how the Lord opened his eyes to the deception he was in). He has also written a number of booklets, all of which Lighthouse Trails publishes. Kevin has also helped with editing on a number of Lighthouse Trails projects. Over the years, many of our readers have told us how much Kevin and his writings have meant to them and helped them and their families.
Kevin and his wife Kris, who have been married for over 38 years, have lived in Alaska for many years and raised their two daughters there. About three weeks ago, Kris was diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer that had severely metastasized throughout her body. With the tragic news of terminal cancer, she wanted to spend time with her family in Arizona, so she and Kevin flew down there. On Friday (March 10th), Kris passed away at the age of 61. We know Kris is safely home with the Lord now. However, Kevin is devastated at the sudden loss of his wife.
A friend of Kevin and Kris’ has set up a GoFundMe page to help raise money to pay for medical and funeral expenses (they had no medical insurance). For those who would like to and are able to assist Kevin during this time, you may visit that fund raising page by clicking here.
Most importantly, please pray for Kevin during this painful and difficult time.
Below is one of the articles Kevin wrote:
“Apostasy: Broken Lives and Shattered Faith Versus Those Who Resist“
We spoke with Kevin Reeves yesterday, and he said he has gotten most of the funds now and is promised the rest will come to him soon. He said there had initially been some issues that delayed that from happening, but it has been straightened out. Generally speaking, for those wanting to use such a service as GoFundMe for other situations in their lives, we recommend trying alternative funding type services. Several of our readers did not want to use GoFundMe for different reasons including the Truckers Convoy issue in 2022 (https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/gofundme-backtracks-canadian-trucker-money-fraud-investigation-threat), and had we been the ones setting up Kevin’s funding needs account, we ourselves would not have used GoFundMe. Kevin probably wouldn’t have either, but in his severe distress and desperate situation over his wife suddenly dying, a good friend of his and his wife’s benevolently set up the GoFundMe account. In the end, it’s worked out, and the donations that our readers and others gave to Kevin were such a beautiful example of Christian love. Kevin expressed his deep gratitude yesterday. Please pray for him as he is back home in Alaska and trying to cope and continue on with his life without his wife, whom he loved so very dearly.
I have tried to comtact the lady who started the go fund me because in her last update she stated that the funds would not be deposited in his account. I was hoping to contribute more, but with the above statement, and no reply from her, I do not feel it would benefit him. Can someone please let me know what the status of this page is at present.
Brother Kevin,
Praying for you and your family.
Amanda
Thank you for sharing that heartfelt note Thomas.
I donated and I grieve with you. Although we all grieve differently, I lost the love of my life for 36 years at the age of 62 due to cancer. It will be 7 years the first day of spring and your story has brought tears to my eyes once again. There is something hard to understand, when two become one flesh and then that relationship is torn apart by death. Thanks be to God, that we have that blessed hope and in near future we will be where there is no more pain nor tears.
I couldn’t get the link to Kevin Reeves Apostasy article to work so I googled it and this worked for me:
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/those-who-resist-2/?fbclid=IwAR26_GDgQ8HQflKOI5PmQGKYCCEeVsJe70mPwhqpfPsv3_6xOZPIW4EIq2Q
Condolences to him and their family and friends
Praying for Kevin and his family and friends.
I am so sorry to hear this. Brother Kevin is one of the sweetest brothers in Christ and his book has helped so many, including me. I am praying for he and his family.
Although I don’t have the monetary funds to contribute at this time I want Kevin to know he and his children are lifted up in prayer. Kevin’s book opened up a huge window for me understanding WOF almost 20 years ago and is still so relevant. May our Lord Jesus bring him comfort.