A cancer diagnosis took me completely by surprise 12 years ago. I was perfectly healthy and had no risk factors. I was processing my questions with a mature Christian friend when she said, “It’s almost a compliment, don’t you think?” She was saying that … Continue reading
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Have you ever stifled your hopes to avoid disappointment? Me too. A lifetime of being a Chicago Cubs fan has taught me not to get my hopes up. When I was a kid I watched or listened to every game possible, … Continue reading
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God can do anything he wants to do. He is all powerful; almighty. He created all that is and he holds it all together. He has the power to take away your most troublesome problem or to bless you beyond … Continue reading
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I’ve noticed a common feature in my handling of major health problems: I barrel through them with an attitude of I can’t even believe that happened to me and it’s messing up my plans. When I had cancer, nine years ago, my approach … Continue reading
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One of the most surprising aspects of surviving cancer was that once it was all over, it wasn’t really all over. Shades and shadows of cancer remained with me long after the cancer itself was gone. I was euphoric for the … Continue reading
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The midwest in October is a colorful display of oranges, yellow/golds and deep reds best offset by a brilliant blue sky. In recent years an incongruously spring-like color has been introduced into our earthy fall palette: the pink of breast cancer awareness. As if we are not … Continue reading
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out award statues last night to recognize the best work in “reel” life: Best picture, best performances, best director, best visual effects, to name a few. What if there were awards for the best performances … Continue reading
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“Would you be up for hiking Half Dome?” Our California friends asked us this question as we planned a visit with them during the summer of 2009. We had never heard of Half Dome. Our friends warned us that it would be a challenging hike, but since we were in … Continue reading
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This photo was taken on the island of Malta in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. There really is a St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church on Malta and St. Paul really did survive a shipwreck somewhere on the shores of the island. If … Continue reading
