Praying Through Cancer: Set Your Heart Free from Fear: A 90-Day Devotional for Women »

Cancer can't be explained away. No amount of Christian cliches will decrease its power. Enter Praying Through Cancer, a daily devotional written specifically for cancer patients by cancer patients with insight, wisdom, and clarity found only through personal trial. Even with cancer, an uncertain future, and a complete lack of control it is possible to experience the grace and provision of Christ's love. The focus of each daily devotional is prayer - personal encounters with God - where fears and anger are transformed into confident expectation and pure worship. Readers will feel as though they are meeting kindred spirits, old friends who will come alongside them in their journey, encouraging them and understanding what no one else can. Contributors include Kay Warren, Pat Palau, Barbara Johnson, Joyce Wright, and many more.

Contents

Acknowledgments....................xi
We're Praying Through with You....................xiv
1. Refined in the Fire, Kay Warren....................1
2. Centered on Christ, Susan Sorensen....................3
3. An Unwelcome Intruder, Lynn Eib....................5
4. Throw Yourself a Party, Missy Morrow and Ann Snuggs....................7
5. A Way in the Wilderness, Melinda Merwin....................10
6. Let Go ... Let God! Laura Geist....................12
7. The "Big C" and the "Little c," Sister Sue Tracy....................14
8. Hands Wide Open, Linda Pewitt....................16
9. God's Love Language, Elizabeth Jane....................18
10. Peace or Panic, Debbie Petersen....................20
11. All for His Glory, Kayleen Merry....................22
12. Firmly Held, Melinda Merwin....................24
13. A 100 Percent Guarantee, Lynn Eib....................26
14. God's Mercies to Our Children, Pat Palau....................29
15. A Warm Covering, Sue Stalzer....................31
16. No Fear of Bad News, Susan Sorensen....................33
17. Seeing God in the Rainbows of Life, Susan Wilkinson....................35
18. Death of a Dream, Trina Mavin....................37
19. Suffering: God's Megaphone, Sherri Schut....................39
20. Silent, Jan Parker....................41
21. He Is Able to Make My Way Perfect, Susan Sorensen....................43
22. Is Your Face Turned Toward Me? Barbara Johnson....................45
23. Safety in the Lion's Den, Katherine Powers....................47
24. He Will Quiet You with His Love, Joyce Wright....................49
25. Fearfullyand Wonderfully Made, Mary Beth Buhr....................51
26. Are You Sure, Lord? Sarah Eggerichs....................53
27. Climbing into God's Chariot, Susan Sorensen....................55
28. Crucified with Christ, Susan Sorensen....................57
29. Be Still, Lynne Davis....................59
30. Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow, Laura Geist....................61
31. Unmistakable, Joanne Arentson....................63
32. Cancer Isn't Very Funny, Lynn Eib....................65
33. My Chemo Buddy, Laura Geist....................67
34. The Reservoir, Joanne Arentson....................69
35. As the Shepherd Gathers His Lambs, Julie Kuntzman....................71
36. Beauty Shop Blues, Elizabeth Jane....................74
37. When There's Nothing You Can Do, Kayleen Merry....................76
38. The Gift of Suffering, Elizabeth Jane....................78
39. Carabiner of Hope, Laurann Patterson....................80
40. My Sanctuary, Diane Lankford....................82
41. A Win-Win Situation, Barbara Johnson....................84
42. The Unwrapped Gift, Laura Geist....................86
43. Bolder as I've Gotten Balder, Kim Newlen....................88
44. The Children's Prayers, Diane Willis....................90
45. The Eternal Now, Marti Odle....................92
46. Angel Wings, Kayleen Merry....................94
47. Sleep Deprived, Lois Olmstead....................96
48. Do You Trust Me? Julie Kuntzman....................98
49. Grace in Time of Need, Sandra Burmeister....................100
50. Giving Thanks Is Quite a Sacrifice! Sarah Eggerichs....................102
51. In Sickness and in Health, Pat Palau....................104
52. Joy in the Journey, Barbara Johnson....................106
53. Thirst Quencher, Laura Geist....................108
54. A Lamp unto My Feet, Judy Anderson....................110
55. Fixing My Thoughts on God, Amy Givler, MD....................112
56. Not "Why?" but "How?" Susan Sorensen....................114
57. The Balm of Gilead, Joyce Van Dyk....................116
58. Counting on His Faithfulness, Melinda Merwin....................118
59. The Woman in the Mirror, Pam Brown....................120
60. A Very Special Birthday, Debbie Petersen....................122
61. An Unexpected Gift, Sue Stalzer....................124
62. Closet Time, Laura Geist....................126
63. The Best Prescription of All, Susan Sorensen....................128
64. His Eye Is on the Sparrow, Connie Hastings....................130
65. MRI: Mini Roll Insertion, Barbara Johnson....................132
66. A Hot Flash Is Not a News Bulletin, Lois Olmstead....................134
67. Prayer Is Not a Feeling, Pam Formsma....................136
68. Disappointed Plans, Amy Givler, MD....................138
69. The Whisper of God, Betty Jo Lewis....................140
70. The Fruit of Suffering, Kay Luther....................142
71. Surrendered, Pam Brown....................144
72. Forever Blooming, Donna Lewis....................146
73. Deep Beauty, Laura Geist....................148
74. Humor Saved the Day! Eva Rice....................150
75. Can I Exchange This Tent for Another? Susan Sorensen....................152
76. My Ebenezer, Elizabeth Jane....................154
77. No Excuses, Joanne Arentson....................156
78. God's Woman in God's Time, Laura Geist....................158
79. Surprise Treasures, Ruth Ann Dusek....................160
80. Strong Roots, Laurann Patterson....................162
81. Now Where Did I Put It? Lois Olmstead....................164
82. Faith, Suffering, Endurance, Character, Hope! Nancy Tucker....................166
83. So Much More, Trina Mavin....................168
84. When Faith Falters, Eva Rice....................170
85. Unexpectedly Lonely, Barbara Johnson....................172
86. A New Normal, Patti Nagle....................174
87. Renewing Your Mind, Laura Geist....................176
88. Hope, Julie Duesing....................178
89. Is Jesus Enough? Lynn Eib....................180
90. Passing Through Baca, Laura Geist....................182
A Final Word....................184
Notes....................190