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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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According to the Bible, when Jesus walked on water, His disciple Peter wanted to join him. Peter did walk on water until he took account of the wind stirring up an angry sea; he sank because he could not put the upsetting sounds of thunder and lightning out of his fears. Cancer is like the storm that caused Peter to sink. The bad news overwhelms us, and though so many strides have been made toward the treatment of cancer, we focus on the bad news....
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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 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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"Teen scientist Jack Andraka chronicles his development of an inexpensive early detection test for pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer, and recounts his own personal story of overcoming depression and homophobic bullying. Includes hands-on science experiments"--From publisher description.
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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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Breast cancer affects everyone it touches, whether firsthand or through the life of a loved one. Counselor and teacher Yvonne Ortega discovered this when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and began her journey. In Finding Hope for Your Journey through Breast Cancer, she shares with readers her personal triumphs and setbacks with humor and refreshing candor, always reminding us of God's desire to meet us exactly where we are. In this repackaged...
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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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Near the death zone on K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Lisa Thompson searched for the strength to continue climbing. Her choices were clear: give in to her doubts and descend or push past her own limits and continue up the mountain's steep face.
Defiance had provoked Thompson to enter the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering, but defiance could only take her so far. After a harrowing battle with cancer, Lisa realized she...
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The diagnosis of cancer can be the scariest feeling in the world, but for some, cancer can be your greatest teacher. For Pasty McLean, having cancer exposed her to a new world of education - from nutritional deficiencies and exercise to the importance of mind-body balance. Researching how toxins affect the body and how nutrition can work to benefit or cripple our immune system, this book will go through the journey of how Patsy beat cancer and evaluated...
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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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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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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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"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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When author Jan Woodard requested prayer after her breast cancer diagnosis, her texts, email, and mail were flooded with encouraging notes that inspired her to write about her journey through treatment. As she wrote a weekly column for her local newspaper, Woodard discovered that writing kept her from self-pity by helping her focus on others and shift from fear to faith.
In Texting Through Cancer, Woodard shares the peace she found in surrendering...
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Providence tells a gritty, honest, and awe-inspiring survival story. As Jeff battled cancer cells invading his body and treatments that threatened to sap his soul, he lost sight of God and His unending love for him.
Through the darkness, God emerged in spectacular fashion, offering a lesson in providence that will not long be, forgotten. If you're struggling to find God in the midst of your pain, you'll find in Jeff Parker's story the courage to...
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Marilee & Ed, What a Wonderful Life! provides an honest yet encouraging account of how one faces a life-threatening diagnosis. Velazquez's humor keeps his story light while sharing insights and lessons learned on the dark journey. -JAMES WATKINS Award-winning author of If You're Not Dead, You're Not Done!
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF GOD CARES ABOUT YOU? WELL, I'M HIS WITNESS THAT HE DOES!
I've been through a lot over the last nine-plus years battling...
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you thought you might lose a person very dear to you? After only eight years of marriage, my wife was struck down with breast cancer in the midst of a pandemic. I felt hopeless and helpless, and I didn't know what to do with our two children.
“God Did It” is the testimony of the trials and tribulations my family experienced during this time. My wife was note only battling aggressive breast cancer,...
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Childhood cancer showed me God's role in my life and how important faith and hope truly are. I am looking for an agent for my inspirational biography Faith, Hope and Cancer: A Childhood Cancer Survivor's Journey. This is my story of surviving cancer treatment, struggling with my diagnosis during already sensitive teenage years, and then navigating life after cancer.
I was lucky to learn at the early age that life has meaning and a purpose, but I...
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