More Than Enough!
During my battle with Stage IV metastatic melanoma, the Lord really used a devotional book, Streams in the Desert, to encourage me and to help me make sense of my sufferings. In one entry, there is a very inspirational quote…
Category battling cancer
That Changed My Life
I had thought my faith was about trusting Him to answer my prayers, hear my worries and help me be a “good” Christian. Now…
I'm hearing Him say He wants my friendship. He wants to tell me how He is thinking and feeling about stuff.
YOUR Resurrection Day
When I was battling cancer, there was a topic that frequently crossed my mind, but I did not want to discuss it. Frankly, I did not appreciate it when others raised the issue with my wife, Terri, or I. We…
Is Pain In Vain – Part Five
Do you ever just “hope” the Lord knows what He is doing? We are told that His ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:9), but sometimes our journey can seem so long and difficult, even pointless. Consider the children of…
Long May You Run
Many trials are marathons, not sprints. Fighting cancer can be lengthy and extremely draining; it was for me. During the marathon journeys of Elijah the prophet, you might say he was “all over the map,” both physically and emotionally (1…
Is Pain In Vain? – Part Two
We’ve seen them in grocery stores and restaurants. Chaos is their partner, and tantrums their tool of choice. After observing their interactions for a moment, you suspect they aren’t simply having a bad day. They’re kids caught in a pattern…
Feeling Alone
Not all of that groaning inside of you is indigestion or upset, it's the Third Person of the Trinity connecting your spirit with the Father.
The Lily of the Valley
During Joe’s chemo treatments, I remember asking nurses, “Has this chemo worked for others?” They would answer, “Take it a day at a time.” Or, “Just enjoy every day you’re together.” And, “We are all dying.” Somehow at the time,…
Depression and Cancer
The other day, I received a question so common, I want to talk about it here. From our website’s contact form: “How can u deal with the depression that this illness causes?” I assume this was in reference to my…
God For A Day
Play along a moment and imagine you’re selected to be “God For A Day.” You’ll be granted absolute power for 24 hours. What will you do? Would you order up a luxury item or two (million) for yourself, friends and…