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They started out as words of encouragement to a woman with inoperable lung cancer. They turned into a collection of sparkling and intimate moments, pulled from the past to finally be understood and shared with new meaning. Terry uncovered powerful pictures in her own life of the one truth that could help carry her friend Deb from this life to the next: God is at work. Together, they found renewed hope in all the ways God shows up right to the very...
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You don't have to face cancer 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.
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...
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Millions of us are living in the shadow of cancer. Some are hoping to beat the odds and become cancer-free, while others know they are facing cancer for the long haul. And even more of us are standing by someone with a cancer diagnosis and feeling helpless as we grapple with the uncertainty it brings. Whether the cancer is considered "in remission," "cured," or "chronic," it is possible to find peace as we face it. In this beautiful, giftable book,...
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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 captured hope in ways that I have...
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When catastrophic illness strikes, someone close to the patient-a spouse, child, grandchild, or close friend-inevitably joins that patient on the arduous journey through treatment and recovery. Surprisingly, health-care professionals largely acknowledge that personal caregivers have more influence over the patient's experience in the short and long term than any medical professional. That means that if you find yourself in the role of caregiver, you...
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At the age of thirty-nine, Christian theologian Todd Billings was diagnosed with a rare form of incurable cancer. In the wake of that diagnosis, he began grappling with the hard theological questions we face in the midst of crisis: Why me? Why now? Where is God in all of this? This eloquently written book shares Billings's journey, struggle, and reflections on providence, lament, and life in Christ in light of his illness, moving beyond pat answers...
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When Feinberg learned she had cancer, she decided to fight back... and her weapon of choice was joy. It has the power to reignite our passion for laughter and celebration; it can free us to rise above endless demands. She shows you how to embrace a way of living that's deeper and fuller than you've ever know-- a life radiant with joy.
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"Kara Tippetts's story was not a story of disease, although she lost her battle with terminal cancer. It was not a story of saying goodbye, although she was intentional in her time with her husband and four children. Kara's story was one of seeing God in the hard and in the good. It was one of finding grace in the everyday. And it was one of knowing "God with us" through fierce and beautiful friendship. In Just Show Up, Kara and her close friend,...
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2008 Retailer's Choice Award winner!The wife of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, Deanna was inadvertently thrust into the spotlight when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. Now cancer-free, Deanna is one of breast cancer's leading activists, speaking and raising financial support for women who are "medically underserved" (uninsured or under-insured). Deanna's story shares the role her faith has played in her life-from her years...
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How do you live out extravagant love in the everyday moments? How do you celebrate grace when your life turns out differently than the one you dreamed? Kara Tippetts discovered how to find joy in the small moments of life. She learned how to hold tight to hope even while battling intense physical and emotional pain. And she lived out the truth that God can redeem any story. In her final book, Kara offers gentle reflections on living and dying well....
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As a cancer survivor, Randy Becton knows firsthand the onslaught this disease brings on the human spirit. His experience creates a special bond with fellow cancer patients, making his encouragement even more powerful. In Everyday Strength he offers hope and comfort through poetic prayers, Scripture, brief reflections, and uplifting thoughts for each day. Everyday Strength deals honestly with topics such as depression, anger, fear, and loneliness....
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They Said Terminal God said Life is a faith journey starting with Shawn Russell receiving a stage 4 terminal cancer diagnosis. Instead of being the end, it is a new beginning. This story captures the raw soul searching and desperation one faces when confronting such a heavy diagnosis. Shawn and his wife Stephanie's deepened dependence on God leads to experiences of God's personal love, a series of breathtaking miracles, a changed lifestyle and ripples...
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Death is our common end. Death can arrive when we least expect it-through injury, illness, and unexpected life events that bring death close to us, and we never feel like we are prepared Sometimes we skirt death and find ourselves renewed in life. We want to pursue new adventures, pathways and are energized to explore the best life has to offer. But why does it take facing death for us to live our best life? How do we embrace the greatness of our...
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Every woman has a story. Her story has struggle and pain, love and triumph, trouble and storms, victory and strength. In Her Story: The Legacy of Her Fight "The Devotional" challenges you to consider life with new afflictions. The Devotional offers you an opportunity to meditate and ponder the life God has gifted you.
As you study the word of God, consider what you will need to minister to others, even though the fight is yours. The growth you will...
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As a pastor and chaplain at a cancer treatment facility, Dr. Michael S. Barry has spent hours with cancer patients listening to their stories, reflecting with them on their disease, and helping them better understand the role their faith can play at this critical time. And frequently, he has sat beside them as they wrestle with tough questions that have no easy answers.
Now Dr. Barry shares the answers that have come to his heart through his ministry...
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When cancer comes calling on your fiftieth birthday, what do you do? It would be very easy to be angry. It would feel natural to ask, "why me?"
Through the monumental battle with cancer, Russell L. Estes shows us that the diagnosis doesn't have to be so fearful. In fact, you could turn it into something that glorifies the ultimate Healer-Christ!
"God is Bigger" tells us that the greatest lesson of faith is in the acknowledgement that God is good-all...
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Nothing can sap a person's strength and hope quite like a cancer diagnosis--unless it is the energy-stealing chemotherapy and surgeries faced in the fight against cancer. But one can find hope and strength in the pages of Scripture and in the experience of someone who has been there. Strength Renewed is an encouraging devotional for those living in the valley of cancer. Meditations combine Scripture and stories from the author's own experience and...
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You've just heard a diagnosis that shakes your world: It's cancer. And what you long for most is the hope that everything will be okay. You are not alone. As a longtime cancer survivor, Lynn Eib knows firsthand how that feels. And as a patient advocate helping thousands facing cancer, she also knows what gives people hope. In 50 Days of Hope, Lynn shares amazing, true stories of those who have been in your shoes and discovered that when God and cancer...
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"The Joyful Fighter: A Survivor's of Triumph Over Cancer" - A captivating and uplifting account of one family's remarkable journey through the depths of adversity, this inspiring tale illuminates the indomitable spirit that can be found in the face of a cancer diagnosis. With unwavering determination, unwavering optimism, and an unwavering zest for life, the protagonist navigates the challenges of their battle with Stage III Triple Negative Breast...
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To receive a cancer diagnosis is devastating. Your world implodes, and you become immobilized by fear. Panic sets in, and you feel powerless.
Jean's story will encourage you to face your future with stability and boldness. You will identify with every raw, emotion-filled event of her personal journey from diagnosis, through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
The resources she gives will fill your war chest with the weapons you need to advance...
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