Mark Fischer currently lives in Spokane, Washington with his wife, Denese. Mark is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Spokane, WA. Mark spent 15 years in the medical field as an orthotist and 15 years as a pastor, mostly serving with Village Missions in Washington, Idaho and Montana. They currently attend Northview Bible Church in Spokane, WA. In Mark's cumulative 30 years as a pastor and medical professional, he has served and ministered to countless individuals who suffered from chronic illness, trauma or loss. As if that experience weren't enough to qualify him to write a book on chronic