Download or read book Cancer Faith and Unexpected Joy written by Becky Baudouin and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2017 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I've taught you how to live; now I want to teach you how to die. You don't have to be afraid." When Becky Baudouin’s mother spoke those words to her, they weren't said lightly. Her mother had an inoperable tumor--and after months of treatment, there was no hope for a longer life. There was, however, assurance of life everlasting. Learned in the dark hours of pain and the bright moments of love, the honest insights on fear, loss, and grief that Becky shares in this book are applicable to everyone's story--including yours. If you're losing a loved one or facing death, you won't be alone on your journey: Becky walks with you every step of the way. There are even questions for reflection to guide you to comfort, whether you're reading on your own or with others sharing the struggle. In times when hope seems lost, Becky's story reveals that God is the only source for a spirit's true healing. For anyone living with the tension of wanting to hold on yet needing to let go, Cancer, Faith, and Unexpected Joy demonstrates a powerful and profound love. "In Cancer, Faith, and Unexpected Joy, Becky's mother becomes my mother; her grief, my grief; her hope, my hope. With a combination of emotion, vulnerability, and dailiness, this book offers practical comfort and wisdom for anyone in a place of trial or suffering." --Jane Rubietta, international speaker and author

Download or read book Joy Is Contagious Cancer Isn T written by Kim Tisor and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holy Spirit gently whispered into my heart, The joy of the Lord is your strength. The words came out of seemingly nowhere, but it was a message the Lord knew Id need to prepare for the cancer diagnosis that was waiting up ahead. Id soon discover, as have the other eleven breast cancer warriors in this book, that through Christ, hope and joy can abound, permeating even our darkest of days.

Download or read book The Joy written by Sandra R. Jolla and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding joy in the midst of turbulent times is not always easy. When you get disappointing news, how do you turn tragedy to triumph? How do you make the bitter sweet? How do you transition from chaos to calm? The author makes her journey with cancer a faith walk filled with excitement and joy as she embarks upon one of the most challenging times of her life. I learned that even though I had mapped out a plan, God had a different plan for my life. This is my story of how I chose to make my journey with Cancer a JOYFUL walk. Sandra

Download or read book Finding the Light in Cancer s Shadow written by Lynn Eib and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author and cancer patient advocate Lynn Eib, a colon cancer survivor, draws on her own experiences, the wisdom of Scripture, and the stories of others who battled cancer, to help survivors and their loved ones deal with their fears, their moods, their questions, and more.

Download or read book Rejoicing Through the Tears written by Brenda George and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For author Brenda George, life was good. She and her husband were planning their daughters wedding, buying a new sports car, and planning a much-needed vacation, things couldnt have been betteruntil cancer rudely invaded her life, and that one word changed everything! Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with cancer? Rejoicing through the Tears has been written with you in mind. You can learn not only to survive, but to thrive. You can come through your wilderness journey of cancer and let God turn your mourning into dancing. No matter what challenges you may be facing, you can learn to embrace the hand of a loving God. He will walk with you whether you are up on the mountaintop or down in the valley; you will learn to rejoice wherever you are, because what you are rejoicing with is heartfelt joy from deep within. Your faith will be ignited, and you will be encouraged. You will learn to live each day with passion and enthusiasm. Let the God who flung the stars into space walk into your storm, refresh your soul, and bring you streams in the desert.

Download or read book Fearless and Free written by Beth Orlowsky and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oncology intern looked at me with compassion. "Our scans show the cancer has spread. That means it is metastatic and it's incurable." An ominous foreboding gripped my heart as a wave of nausea took my breath away. A thousand thoughts raced through my head: "If only I had-" But somewhere in the depths of my soul, a voice echoed: "Who says it's incurable? This is not too big for me." On the roller coaster of life, many people will at some point experience a shock that hits them out of nowhere, leaving them scrambling to survive. Fearless and Free describes one woman's transformation from devastating fear to victorious freedom. This memoir compiles two decades of learned strategies for not just surviving but thriving after being shackled with a cancer diagnosis. Joy can be found in any journey, from sickness and loss to a worldwide pandemic. Trials are our greatest source of growth, and we have a God who still delights in doing miracles. Find hope and inspiration in the pages of this book to tackle whatever you are facing with courage.

Download or read book Embraced by God written by Steve Givens and published by Twenty-Third Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who hears the dreaded word "chemotherapy" naturally experiences feelings of fear and apprehension. For Steve Givens that one word was the beginning of a new chapter in his life, one that would change him in profound ways. He believes that a brotherhood and sisterhood exists between those who have battled a chronic disease or undergone chemotherapy. They know one another's pain, numbness, and exhaustion. They smile at one another when they meet in the ahllways or while blood is drawn because they can relate and because they know. And here he shares his story with "kin," those who, like him, have no choice but acceptance. He still experiences times of pain, sickness, confusion, and sadness on his journey to wellness, but he also feels renewed and reborn spiritually. Here he reveals that he has chosen the way of faith and God because he knows of no other way that brings peace and gives him a reason to go on. He has opted to embrace his disease and its treatment--but not by himself alone. As he says, "My arms are not big enough or strong enough for the battle." He believes, however, that they arms of God are big enough to encircle him and his disease. This is a beautifully told story of struggle and pain, but ultimately of peace and acceptance, a wonderful resource for all who are facing chronic illness and its treatment.

Download or read book Joy in the Journey written by Sarah Maresh Permenter and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We set forth in our lives with plans and goals that make perfect sense-the path, the timing, the people. We have orchestrated it all out in our minds. We play it forth like a movie just how it's supposed to go. There's a big crescendo at the end, signifying the perfect life. The real version is life is full of the unexpected. And it is not just getting your order incorrect at lunch or running fifteen minutes late. It's messy. More often than not, the unexpected halts us in our tracks, puts us in a tailspin, and makes us question our faith. How we handle the small unexpected things in life can help us handle the big unexpected things in life. Joy in the Journey provides anecdotes from a real mom's real journey through her son's cancer diagnosis, not once, but twice. It captures a real life story with humor, tears, awe, and grace, interwoven with Scripture to help you get through the unexpected. Note pages are included to mark your own journey or jot down inspiring words that are encouraging to you. This book is for each of you that is on your own journey or helping someone through theirs. It is meant to be read in the order that helps you the most for the moment you are in. Laugh, cry, fall to your knees in prayer. And even through the darkest times and places, find joy in your journey.

Download or read book When God Cancer Meet written by Lynn Eib and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of powerful stories about cancer patients and their families who have been touched by God in miraculous ways—some in their bodies, others in their minds, all in their spirits—offers inspiring testimony that, when God and cancer meet, cancer is conquered. The author, herself a cancer survivor, gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of 18 personal encounters with God. Here's what others are saying about When God & Cancer Meet: “Lynn has captured the essence of hope in this book; captured hope in ways that I have always taught in my professional world as well as in my spiritual community. This book is a treasure to those who struggle with the fears of cancer and I want to keep it close at hand for those reasons.” —Judy Lentz, RN, MSN, OCN, NHA Executive Director, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association “I co-lead a cancer support group at my church, and we have been looking for “just the right book” to study and discuss. Guess what?! Lyn wrote it! I was truly touched by all the stories; of course being a cancer-survivor myself, I saw myself in one of the stories, as if Lyn were writing my own personal story. I was truly impressed with the way she incorporated scripture, and God's viewpoint into every story. I think that is of utmost importance for anyone facing this disease. Lyn's book is “Real-Life”; some quickly are healed of the cancer, some deal with it over a prolonged period, some deal with recurrences, some, mercifully, die rather quickly. I share Lyn's belief that GOD sometimes chooses to heal in different ways: physically, emotionally and spiritually. In the process of surviving a primary brain tumor, surgery, Chemo, and radiation, I gave my life to Christ, realizing that my physical health was not GOD's main concern, my Spiritual health was the biggest victim of a disease that needed attention and this was the way He FINALLY got my attention. Lyn's book alludes to this fact in every one of her stories. In this day and age that we are living, where it is against the rules to even mention GOD ( unless we mention His name in vain) it is refreshing to have a book written, praising Him for His care and concern for us; written by a woman who has experienced the disease firsthand, and continues to minister to others with cancer, and to work for a Doctor! who isn't ashamed of his Faith ! WOW!! Obviously, Lyn's book has my highest reccomendation, and my support group will be purchasing multple copies, and we plan to invite Lyn to speak with us. Lyn is a wonderful person, and I thank God for allowing our paths to cross. I'm sure this book will touch many lives,and give many a new perspective and hope with their cancer.” —Chris Winand, cancer survivor

Download or read book The Joy in My Journey with Cancer written by Sandra Reese Jolla and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Finding joy in the midst of turbulent times is not always easy. When you get disappointing news how do you turn tragedy to triumph? How do you make the bitter sweet? How do transition from Chaos into calm? The author makes her journey with cancer a faith walk, filled with excitement and joy as she embarks upon one of the most challenging times of her life." "I learned that God had another plan for me and for my life. "

Download or read book Victory Is Ahead Dare to Hope written by Elisa Marchetti and published by Amanda Goodson. This book was released on 2022-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facing Childhood Leukemia and the Unexpected: For families, caretakers, and all those who are impacted by Childhood Cancer. This book is for you! "Your child has cancer," The doctor's words are deafening. Life abruptly stops. Elisa Marchetti shares the intimate, unimaginable, and transformational journey of childhood cancer through the perspective of a mom. You will be brought into the inspiring story starting with Sal, an energetic and bold six-year-old little boy who was diagnosed with Childhood Leukemia in 2018. As his life hangs in the balance, he will persevere on chemotherapy and undergo multiple hospital stays and procedures for over 3 years. But that's not all, Sal's Dad is also diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer within the same time period. The author writes, "How can this be? Both my son and husband are facing the same enemy." You will see firsthand the trauma and hardship that one family endured and you will experience the inspirational flicker of hope that stubbornly never gives up. There are moments of surprising joy and unexpected laughter. Victory is Ahead shares the rawness of both desperate grief and unfailing faith. Elisa reminds her readers, you are not alone in your trials. God will never let go of you, your child, or your family even through...Cancer. This is a story of hope in the darkness.

Download or read book Don t Google It written by Kevin McIntire and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when life falls apart around you? When you are presented with an event that threatens to take your very breath away? Is it possible to find joy in the midst of suffering? Journey through a moment by moment account of a devastating stage IV cancer diagnosis, and how Kevin and his family fought to find joy in the toughest battle of their lives. From moments of great fear to moments of great faith, nothing is held back in reserve. This book will also speak to anyone who finds themselves walking alongside someone in tragedy; and how important and necessary they truly are.

Download or read book Hoping for More written by Deanna Thompson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We tend to use words like miracle and mystery in the context of serendipity. In this frank and eloquent account of life transformed by cancer, Deanna Thompson explores these articles of faith as they are also wont to appear--on the hard edges of hope and the dark side of joy." --Krista Tippett, from the Foreword Hoping for More is a story of a young religion professor with a stage IV cancer diagnosis and a lousy prognosis for the future. Amid the grief and the grace of her fractured life, this theologian--who is also a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend--searches for words adequate to express her faltering faith. More Anne Lamott meets Harold Kushner than the teller of a pious, God-saved-me-from-cancer tale, Thompson unpacks the messy realities that arise when faith and suffering collide. Told in shimmering prose, Hoping for More takes readers on an unsentimental journey through the valley of the shadow of cancer--beyond the predictable parameters of prayer, the church, even belief in life after death. What emerges is a novel approach to talking faith and accepting grace when hope is all you've got.

Download or read book Praying Through Cancer written by Susan Sorensen and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2007-05-20 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don’t have to face cancer alone Traumatized and terrified of cancer? Perhaps you have been diagnosed yourself, or you have a friend or family member who is battling with the disease. You know you must face it—but you do not have to face it alone. Praying Through Cancer is a collection of stories by women who have faced cancer and, with triumphant spirits, found comfort and sometimes even joy in the midst of it. For these women, cancer was a comma, not a period, in the sentences of their lives. Why? Because they put their faith in the Lord and He strengthened them beyond comprehension. You will laugh and you will cry, but best of all, you will know . . . you are not alone.

Download or read book Unexpected Joy written by Kelly C. Miller and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We Cannot Do Enough. And That’s Good News! Happiness and purpose—we work ceaselessly for them, but what does God have to say about our efforts? Through engaging and encouraging stories about serving the people of Uganda, Unexpected Joy challenges us to move beyond achievement and self-reliance, and instead embrace a life of sincere obedience and joy. With wisdom and wit, Kelly balances foundational Christian doctrine with real-life experiences. Through the lens of his personal story—and all the hurts and hopes along the way—you will discover how the joy God offers is not a future prize to be earned, but a gift to be received right now. As you contemplate Kelly’s reflections and insight, you will be encouraged and emboldened in your own whirlwind journey of God’s amazing grace. Kelly’s story will serve as a blessed reminder that the Lord is at work in your life, and that He is infinitely better than anything this world can offer!

Download or read book Rejoicing Through the Tears written by Brenda George and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For author Brenda George, life was good. She and her husband were planning their daughter's wedding, buying a new sports car, and planning a much-needed vacation, things couldn't have been better...until cancer rudely invaded her life. She was having the time of her life ... until cancer rudely invaded her life. That one word changed everything! Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with cancer? "Rejoicing through the Tears" has been written with you in mind. You can learn not only to survive, but to thrive. You can come through your wilderness journey of cancer and let God turn your mourning into dancing. No matter what challenges you may be facing, you can learn to embrace the hand of a loving God. He will walk with you whether you are up on the mountaintop or down in the valley; you will learn to rejoice wherever you are, because what you are rejoicing with is heartfelt joy from deep within. Your faith will be ignited, and you will be encouraged. You will learn to live each day with passion and enthusiasm. Let the God who flung the stars into space walk into your storm, refresh your soul, and bring you streams in the desert.

Download or read book Finding JOY in Cancer written by Dennis Docheff, Ed.D. and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding JOY in Cancer chronicles my battle with cancer, spanning approximately one year—from diagnosis to treatment to recovery. Throughout the book, I share plenty of stories from my life and some meaningful quotes as well as selected Bible verses. I was healthy and happy most of my life. At the age of fifty-two, I was diagnosed with leukemia. Although we beat leukemia, ever since then, I seemed to always be sick. About thirteen years later, cancer stuck its nose into my life. It was cancer of the throat. Thinking like a lifelong sport coach and coach educator, I knew I needed a game plan. I decided that for me to survive this fight with throat cancer, I needed a positive mindset and a game plan with God by my side. I knew I needed Him to help me through this adversity. My focus was to be on a bit of Scripture from James 1:2–3: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” How was I going to find JOY in cancer? Somehow God grabbed my heart and, in essence, said, “Come along with me, son.” I was determined to somehow find JOY in this killer. We fought it. We beat it. And I did find JOY throughout the entire cancer experience. That inspired me to share my story with others. The purpose is to communicate my experience to share how God took a hold of me and practically carried me through my treatment and recovery. It is hoped that this short book will allow the reader to think about how he or she might find JOY when encountering trials and adversity.