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Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:16 – Therefore let us draw near…
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The Great Consolation
That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings. –Philippians 3:10 We seek to encourage people who are experiencing considerable pain. When pain wracks the body, it seizes the attention of our…
Thankful in Everything?
In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Sometimes God’s requests seem illogical, sometimes impossible, and sometimes both. How can we give thanks in the midst of excruciating pain, or…
Strong Quiet Confidence
In quietness and confidence (trust) is your strength – Isaiah 30:15. I’m adopting Isaiah 30:15 for a resolution this new year. I want to be quiet before the Lord and confidently trust in the Lord on a daily basis. This…
Keep Yourself In God’s Love
How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. -Psalm 139:17 When fighting cancer wracks our body with pain and rubs our…
Carried Out of the Desert
Let his left hand be under my head and his right hand embrace me… Who is this coming up from the wilderness Leaning on her beloved? – Song of Songs 8:3 & 5. I love the fall weather in Dallas.…
Three Doctrines To Buoy the Spirit and Anchor the Soul
Nothing makes Bible doctrines come to life like desperation. While I was fighting cancer, I was reassured by three facts about God that buoyed my spirit and anchored my soul. 1) The Sovereignty of God Despite pain, oppression, and confusion,…
Tear Collector
God has allowed some of His closest servants to suffer greatly. David was a magnet for suffering, attracting multitudes of enemies, yet God called him, “A man after my own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). David was chased around the wilderness…
Did God Punish Me With Cancer?
Several people have called or written to ask if God gave them cancer because he is mad at them. I’m delighted to confidently proclaim that Jesus Christ stepped in to take our punishment for sin, therefore God does not punish…
Where Is God When It Hurts?
“Where is God when it hurts?” Some people don’t ask this question when they are struggling with pain from cancer and its treatments. Not me; I really needed to know. For the answer, let’s turn to the complete guide for…