Have you ever wondered where a person gets the courage to face ridicule, sickness, punishment, death, and even torture? Acts of courage are a wonder and have been a mystery to me. What makes someone stick with their beliefs in the face of fear, hold their […]
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Unexpected
I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer in 2014. At the time, my daughter was a Disney Channel star on her show Jessie. We worked hard to keep my cancer a secret. I got 30 below-zero ice caps on my head during chemo to limit my […]
Help in My Lesser Troubles
In a tragedy, it is sometimes easier to believe in God because there is no choice if you want to live. Although it was hard, God helped me through cancer in a miraculous way. My body was the battleground of a chemo, radiation, and Stage 4 […]
Dear Cancer, It’s Not Over, Till It’s Over
Growing up in Texas, I’ve heard the saying, “It’s not over ’till it’s over.” I never knew how important this idea would be to me and others until I was diagnosed with stage 4. Quoting and personalizing scripture has proven so powerful in my life; this […]
The Balance of Love, Actions, and Intentions
God knows our hearts; he sees and appreciates our intentions, but he makes it clear that there is a difference between those intentions and actions. Every so often, it’s good to check ourselves to see if we are doing the things we intended on doing. Part […]