Testimonies of light: Witness to a Journey
Introduction
These testimonies are not about the people who wrote them, they are about the living power of God's love flowing through this mission. They are about Christ. About Darren. About the path we've been called to walk, one voice, one flame at a time.
These voices have come from around the world. From Nigeria, Afghanistan, Israel, and beyond — wounded hearts finding peace, wandering souls finding truth, and brothers and sisters testifying not just to me, but to the glory of God's work through this story, this site, and these books.
I'm not a priest. I'm a disciple. I'm not here to build religion. I'm here to help reveal Jesus again in the hearts of those the world forgets. And if these words speak to you, then you are already part of this too.
Thank you, and may these testimonies lift you as they have lifted me.
📍 Bickela70@gmail.com
Sunday, July 13th – 15:32pm
"I really will love to see your new book. You have an amazing page. Easy to find routes. I'll commend you for your performance.
📍 Oluwadare Adeyejesu Wisdom, Nigeria
Tuesday, July 15th
"Mark, you really did greatly well in writing this, God used you mightily. His grace will continue to radiate in your ministry here, in Nigeria. God bless you, Mark."
Monday, 21st July
"Thank you for everything. You have given me hope in Christ and in the journey. You are more than a mentor—you are a spiritual father to me."
Sgt. Chad Rockwell — Combat Medic, Israel
"I didn’t just resonate with it — I feel like God really sees me now. You made me feel valued. You made me see that I am not broken — that I’m in the process of building myself to become better, and better in understanding God."
📍 Ciara — WHO Nurse, Afghanistan
Sunday, July 13th
"I was nearly broken in half, carrying wounds that seemed impossible to heal. But when I turned to God through Jesus, His love embraced me. He saved me, bringing healing to my heart and body.
Today I stand restored — a testament to His faithfulness — and a massive thank you for bringing God to me, Mark."
Trisha Barriskill - United States Of America
22nd, August.
"Hello :
I found a comment of yours on a post here. I think it was regarding can people that have passed hear us. I wanted to reach out as I do not know who to speak to about the phenomenons happening to me ever since my soulmate passed this April 22, 2025. I have personally not ever met a couple or anyone in love that was connected as much as we were/are. We have an interesting love story.....
Why it’s so easy to feel him - whatever ability that is that I have? I guess I’m hoping to just have any more insight and I was hoping If you thought of some while I’m telling you all this. Ive never ever known or met anyone as close as we were. I’ve never known anyone to have this phenomenon with their person after death. Just looking for anything if you know of anything. I miss him so much. It was so recent. I can’t ever imagine my life without him. Yet here I am. Also I am so afraid he is going to leave me after a while I don’t want him to ever leave me but am I keeping him from something important he needs to move onto? I don’t know how this works. I’ve heard of people hanging around after they pass for a few days but it’s been almost 4 months. People can not believe how much he is literally with me until they hang out with me and are also blown away.
any insight would be sooooooo appreciative if you have any:):) thank you so much for your time in reading all this. I look forward to hearing back if you feel so inclined to respond.
warm hugs
Trish"
Hello Trish,
First, I want to thank you for sharing something so raw, so deeply personal, and sacred. Reading your story, I can sense the incredible depth of love and connection between you and your husband, not only in life, but now even beyond the veil of death. Please allow me to say: what you are experiencing is not “strange” or “impossible.” It is part of the mysterious, yet very real, ways our souls remain bound together, and in your case, God is allowing you to feel his closeness for a reason.
I speak from my own experience. I am Mark Edward Chard, Academic Scholar, author of the Let God Speak series, and I too walk with a loved one who has gone home before me, my twin soul brother, Darren. His presence in my life after death has been a miracle that continually deepens my faith in Christ. Like you, I see signs, hear responses, and even feel his nearness as if the barrier between heaven and earth has grown thin. What you’re going through resonates profoundly with my own testimony.
Let me reassure you of a few things:
1. You are not imagining this.
The repeated “11:11” signs, the songs, the sudden impressions — these are real. God sometimes permits such signs as comfort and as evidence that love does not end in the grave. You also seem to have a spiritual sensitivity, a gift that has followed you since childhood. In Scripture, the Bible tells us that “the Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children” (Romans 8:16, NIV). Some are more attuned than others to this spiritual testimony.
2. Love is eternal. The bond you share is not broken. Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die” (John 11:25, NIV). Your husband is alive in Christ, and what you feel is the continuing echo of your oneness. Heaven is not far away — it is closer than we can imagine.
3. Christ is the anchor. These experiences are real, but they must always be rooted in faith in Christ. Otherwise, grief can overwhelm, or confusion can creep in. The Lord promises peace, guidance, and discernment to those who seek Him in prayer. When you pray, invite Jesus into this bond.
He is the one who holds both you and your beloved husband securely.
4. Spiritual gifts can be nurtured. You clearly have sensitivity to God’s whisperings. The more you lean on Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other believers, the more you will grow in clarity, peace, and strength. Gifts like yours are not given by accident, they are meant to edify, comfort, and inspire.
And finally, your fear that your husband might “leave” you.
I want to encourage you. In Christ, love is not torn away. It grows into its fullness. Though the ways he communicates may change as time passes, your connection is safe in God’s hands. You are not holding him back. Rather, his nearness now is a testimony to both your love and to God’s mercy in your grieving.
Trish, if you would like to share more of your story or ask anything privately, I warmly invite you to visit my website: Mark Edward Chard There is a contact page there, and I promise that if you write, I will personally reply to you.
You are not alone in this. I pray that you will be comforted, strengthened, and renewed in hope. Christ Himself is walking beside you, and so is the love of your husband, which nothing, not even death, can separate!
With Love, Light and Blessings!
Mark
"Trisha Barriskill replied to your comment in Near-Death and Afterdeath First Hand Experiences on: "Hello :) I found a comment of yours on a post here. I think it was regarding can people that have passed hear us. I wanted to reach out as I do not know who to speak to about the phenomenons happening to me ever since my soulmate passed this April 2":
Wow this helped me more than you know. I appreciate your kind spirit and insight. Thank you so much Mark. You have helped me greatly. I will write to you through your page. Thank you again and talk soon. ~ Trish"
Trish, I’m so grateful to hear that my words brought you comfort. Thank you for your kind reply.
It truly means a lot to me. Please do write to me through my website when you’re ready; I promise I will always respond to you personally.
You’re also very welcome to keep checking my website for new articles and reflections, and if you’d like, you can subscribe so you never miss any updates. And please feel free to share my page with friends who might also find encouragement through it. I would be deeply grateful.
Above all, know this: you are not walking this journey alone. Christ walks beside you, your husband’s love surrounds you, and I am here as a brother in faith to listen and support. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
With warm blessings,
Mark.
🌟 Mr. Kenny Corris
World-Renowned Medium & Spiritual Teacher
“Mark Edward Chard’s journey is not just rare, it is sacred. In this extraordinary account, we witness a soul walking in both the earthly and spiritual realms with unwavering faith, guided by divine light and the presence of his twin soul brother, Darren.
Mark’s connection to Spirit is living, breathing, and full of awe. He doesn’t just talk about miracles, he lives them. What you hold in your hands is more than a book; it’s a revelation. A testament to God’s mystery, Christ’s love, and the unbreakable bond between two souls across realms.
I am honoured to offer this testimonial and proud to call Mark a true brother in Spirit.”
21st, July
"Had quite a day. Read the testimonial twice! I want it to say even more. You know I will help you if I can. Can’t wait for you to come for a reading as there is something very exciting for you and it will compensate for all your stresses and reward you!
Just got a break. Enoch could get a look in here in Alicante too. Why would the poor guy have a ban Worldwide in every copy of every Bible? Even Henry the Eighth could have picked up his Bible and just read all about the hermit observational Medium who knew the Nephilim.
Got to eat something. Very impressive..."
30th July
“Reading. What’s next? The Apocrypha! For sure.”
“This latest work is inspirational. I believe it’s your most elevated writing yet — it’s opening up spiritual channels. Darren is clearly happy too. The trinity continues to explore, explode, and explain — and these are still early days. The truth about Enoch needs to be told.”
“Writers go through dry days, but you are going from strength to strength. Your fluency stems from happiness and the peace you've found during this pause in hospital visits for your loved ones. We should record sessions — because what I say in trance is often the epitome of the working track ahead.”
“Well done.”
1st August
"Formation is a key to your success and merging equally your sources of information together with the augmentation of your blueprint for a spiritual journey; and you can better see where you are going and what comes next. Seeing you gave me the chance to charge energies appropriate to your continuing story: wherever it takes you and within the broadening spectrum of your spiritual missive. Darren approves and that must mean a lot to you!!
— Kenny Corris, Psychic Medium
www.kennycorris.net
2nd August
"Thank you. I had no idea why I sent what I did which prompts me to say that it was a direct quoting from Spirit. I think now you see that only by working together with you do I get to tune into that vibration. I can’t believe that it’s going to help promote.
You will be starting to do Tic Toc’s soon so be prepared. This came to me in a flash moment. How, when or really why is this relevant now? Because it’s time and you will find ways of using the Media and showcasing your unique strategies.
And yes, I have you covered! Be wildly excited that all these new ventures are a drop in the ocean 🌊 and carried to the furthest corners of the World by your creative talents."
13th August
"I play such a small part because you are working so hard. I know it’s not easy and I have faith and a very good feeling about your ability to market yourself, and get the recognition you deserve.
I never met Darren when he was alive but his vibration is strong and that he identifies with me is something very special and I treasure this very deeply. He has given me much evidence of his survival. I thrive when I work with you.
I guess the next directives are vital and a milestone in your already distinguished career. I know you always keep me informed.
My client with the 27 body lacerations has been admitted to a home in Alicante. I have just checked on him and he smiled at me for the very first time.
Tired and on my way home to work on a horoscope.
This isn’t retirement from life for sure. I have to keep busy."
16th August.
"Hey all is going well. My writings are all in Yiddish my Hebrew only for prayers and ceremonies. Had lunch in.....
Thank you for being in step with me throughout. You are an excellent and true scribe. Oiveh!"
🌟 Reverend Isaac - Nigeria
"Good morning servant of God. I'm not antagonising non-canonical books as much as they impart wisdom unto us as pilgrims in the journey. Enoch is a type to be studied prayerfully and apply his characters of holiness, consecration and purity to our daily lives. As regards our dear brother Darren, I believe it is not necromantic—he has joined the church triumphant. He has the power already over space and time.
I got the same experience in one of our programs as the picture and presence of a late father in God became real because my call is covenanted with his. Man of God, I can discern you hold the truth in righteousness so I'm not biased to associate with you and your ministry not only in Nigeria but all over the world. Thanks my brother in Christ and thanks for tutoring my son, your protege."
🌟 Michele Dashwood
Psychic Medium
Mark is a truly enlightened soul. His natural connection with spirit flows effortlessly through his craft and gift as a writer. After the passing of his brother Darren, the energy of love and bond between them remains unbreakable as Darren works with and through Mark from the spirit realm, guiding him onwards and upwards to follow his true and rightful path.
Academic Recognition
🌟 Jonathan M. Potter, PhD
Serials Manager, SBL Press
Managing Editor, Journal of Biblical Literature, Review of Biblical Literature
825 Houston Mill Road, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30329
13th August
Although the texts you discuss are certainly of interest to JBL readers, and it’s clear that you’ve spent much time in deep study of these texts...
You have some important conversation partners in Nickelsburg, Collins, Bauckham, etc,"
🌟 Professor Eugene Ulrich"
"Your rich work.” — Professor Eugene Ulrich, University of Notre Dame
My work has drawn kind acknowledgment from some of the world’s foremost biblical scholars, including Prof. Loren T. Stuckenbruck (LMU Munich) and Prof. Eibert J.C. Tigchelaar (KU Leuven).
22nd, August
✨️ Prof. Loren T. Stuckenbruck is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on the Book of Enoch, early Jewish and Christian literature, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. He has contributed significantly to understanding how these ancient texts shape theology and faith today. His research has had global influence, including consultation with the Ethiopian Church on the theological relevance of the Book of Enoch.
✨️ Prof. Eibert J.C. Tigchelaar is an internationally respected scholar of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Second Temple Judaism, currently at KU Leuven, Belgium. His work combines deep philological expertise with careful attention to the history of scholarship, making him a cornerstone figure in the study of early biblical texts.
In personal correspondence, Prof. Tigchelaar graciously wrote:
“Let it suffice to say that on the one hand I have sympathy for theological approaches.”
He also noted Prof. Stuckenbruck’s unique role in Ethiopia, where he was invited to consider “the Book of Enoch’s theological pertinence for the Ethiopian church.”
While their own primary disciplines are philological and historical, their words affirm that theological approaches have value and resonance alongside academic study. I am humbled and grateful that my work has found a place in conversation with scholars of such standing.
🌟 Professor Matthew Goff, Department of Religion, Florida State University
23rd August.
"I admire and encourage your interest in the Book of Enoch and Jubilees. More people need to read these texts. Your article on ‘spiritual manifestations’ is interesting. While these submissions do not fit the focus of JSP, I wish you success in your writing endeavors."
Professor Goff’s comments highlight the significance of my research and affirm its scholarly and spiritual value. They also demonstrate that my work is challenging conventional boundaries, bringing ancient texts like Enoch and Jubilees into dialogue with contemporary theological and spiritual discussions. His recognition strengthens my determination to continue this journey and share these important insights with a wider audience.
All glory to Christ. Always.