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Upcoming Events
Jan25Mon9:30 am Glasgow, KY – Cancer Companions ... @ Lifespring ChurchGlasgow, KY – Cancer Companions ... @ Lifespring ChurchJan 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 amJoin this Christian Cancer Support Group for anyone in treatment, post treatment or their loved ones. What does the Bible say about struggles like cancer? What is Jesus up to in the midst of your cancer journey? Through their training … Continue reading →1:00 pm Cancer Prayer Meeting – Ketterin... @ Kettering Cancer Center - 2nd FloorCancer Prayer Meeting – Ketterin... @ Kettering Cancer Center - 2nd FloorJan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 1:15 pmCANCER PRAYER MEETING Join us for a Cristian prayer and devotional time dedicated to bringing hope to the cancer journey. All are welcome. WHERE: Kettering Cancer Center – 2nd Floor – 3700 Southern Blvd., Kettering, OH WHEN: … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Christmas is Bigger Than Cancer
Christmas Cancer Devotional: Jesus is More Than You Expected.
Devotion #1: Jesus is More Than You Expected from Celebrating Christmas in Your Cancer Journey by Karen Tripp Matthew 1:23 When the doctor says “it’s cancer”, your mind does not wait for the doctor to explain what cancer is, because … Continue reading
Devotion #1: Help! Christmas is Overwhelming!!
Excerpt from Discovering the True Spirit of Christmas by Karen Tripp In November, when you get your first glimpse of the plans for this Christmas, the view seems very manageable. But as November leaves and thoughts of turkey dinners and … Continue reading
God is Bigger than Handmade Coasters
One of my favorite things about Christmas are the gifts you didn’t see coming. One year my precious daughter-in-law Cecilia gave me a set of handmade coasters with pictures of our family on them. I was so over whelmed by … Continue reading
Light of the World by Lauren Daigle
The true gifts of Christmas are not contingent on other people’s attitudes, beliefs, hospitality or cooperation. The true gifts of Christmas are given directly from your heavenly Father to you His precious child. The Light of the World rip away … Continue reading
I Believe by Natalie Grant
Sometimes it feels like Christmas comes in the nick of time! Just when a cancer walk seems to long, too hard, or to frightening the infant Christ sweeps into our days and sure enough we remember- He is Immanuel! God … Continue reading
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God is BIGGER Than … New Years Resolutions
New Years resolutions are funny things. This year my resolutions are pretty common. They focus on eating less and exercising more. Other years my resolutions have been about staying in touch with friends and visiting family more often. Although, calling my mom and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bethlehem, God’s plans, Joseph, MAry, New Years resolutions
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Cancer and the Holidays: a KFUO Interview with Andy Bates and Karen Tripp
Karen Tripp, LMFT, founder Cancer Companions, shares about how we can offer support through the holidays to those experiencing cancer, and what to do and not to do to care for those loved ones. Listen below to Karen’s interview with … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Bates, cancer, care, Christmas, Holidays, KAren Tripp, KFUO, support
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A Prayer-Cancer, Food and the Holidays
To hear prayer click below: Heavenly Father, You know how much food is part of the holidays and how much I love food. But this year, cancer has robbed me of this joy. There are times… I can’t eat … Continue reading
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Tagged awkward, cancer, food, Holidays, joy, love, misunderstanding, prayer
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A Prayer- Holidays and Cancer Caregivers
To hear prayer click below: Dear Jesus- It’s just too much. Cancer has brought a giant wave of responsibilities, worries and frustrations into my life. As a caregiver, I have tried to help my loved one not let the cancer … Continue reading
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A Prayer- Oh Come Emmanuel! God is with Me Through my Cancer
To hear prayer click below: Heavenly Father, This cancer has me clinging this Christmas to the gift of your Son, Emmanuel. His name-Emmanuel says it all. It means God is with us. As a precious infant, Jesus came to be … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, Christmas, emmanuel, fatigue, God is with us, journey, meds, scan, tumor
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