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Timothy Keller Dies At Age 72 After Years Of Battle With Cancer; “There is no downside for me leaving, not in the slightest.”

by Christa
written by Christa

Timothy Keller is now rested with the Lord after three years of battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, his three sons and their wives, a sister, and seven grandchildren.

Timothy Keller

According to Timothy Keller’s Facebook account, which is managed by his son, Michael, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, has expressed his desire “to go home to be with Jesus” over these past few days.

His battle against pancreatic cancer started last May 2020, and the Keller family has been with Tim in his treatment and recovery.

Over the years, Tim has been updating about his health struggle and, more so, his life lessons about Jesus while facing uncertainties. He remarked about how “everything just changes when you actually realize time is limited and I’m mortal.” But his faith in God only grew deeper as he experienced His sustaining presence.

Even in his last days, Tim did not forget to thank all who have supported him. Michael recalled Tim’s words, “I’m thankful for all the people who’ve prayed for me over the years. I’m thankful for my family, that loves me. I’m thankful for the time God has given me.”

Tim Keller, Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TimKellerNYC/photos/pb.100044151443617.-2207520000./327140957325797/?type=3

But Tim noted that he is anticipating his return to Jesus. He said, “But I’m ready to see Jesus. I can’t wait to see Jesus. Send me home.”

So, on May 19, early morning, God took Tim for eternal rest and celebration.

Michael described the famous theologian’s last moments with his mom. He said Tim “waited to be alone with his mom” at home. Kathy kissed Tim on the forehead, and then he breathed his last.

Nevertheless, the Keller family takes comfort in Tim’s last words, “There is no downside for me leaving, not in the slightest.”

In addition, we quote Tim’s words. “All death can do to Christians is make their lives infinitely better.”

His legacy will continue.

 

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A Woman’s Faith Helps Her Overcome Cancer

by Le-Jovale Vallejo
written by Le-Jovale Vallejo

Debbie had a 5% chance of surviving her diagnosis at the height of COVID 19. But her faith helped her overcome cancer.

Debbie Diab

She suffered severe pancreatitis and went through many procedures. Debbie was in the hospital at least six times.

Debbie recalled, “I did have MRIs, cat scans. You name it, I did it. They couldn’t find what was wrong with me. And in June [that year], I got a second opinion. He put me in hospital for a simple procedure and then said to me, “Debbie, we need to do a pet scan. We need to see if there’s any cancer in your body.”

She had a pet scan on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, the doctor came back and said, “Debbie, we found cancer in the head of the pancreas.”

“And I was just in shock, for I know that when there’s cancer in the pancreas, you only have a 25 percent chance of survival. Even after the surgery, he told me I was going to have to do a surgery that is complicated and risky,” Debbie said.

Debbie’s Faith Saved Her From Cancer

Debbie was given six months to live and started chemo.

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“So, I was basically given a death sentence. I had to call my kids and tell them over FaceTime that I had cancer. Because of COVID, they couldn’t come see me. But something built up inside me when he told me. And I turned around, looked at him, and said, “Okay, what percent chance do I have that that tumor is not cancer, that it’s benign?”

The doctor told her she had a 5% chance.

But Debbie’s response astounded him: “Okay, well, we’re going to pray that the five percent becomes a hundred percent.”

“And I know that when the word got out that I was diagnosed with cancer, people were praying for me. I knew that they were knocking on heaven’s door for me. I know that they were lifting my name up to the Lord,” she confidently said.

After the Surgery

Debbie spent five days in the ICU after the surgery. And a few days later, the doctor came back. Debbie asked, “Have you got my results?”

“Yes,” the doctor said, and what happened next was nothing short of a miracle.

“Well, you’re not going to believe this, Debbie. The tumors come back benign.”

It was what Debbie wanted and prayed for. Praise the Lord!

“The scripture the Lord gave me when I was diagnosed was in Psalms: “I shall not die, but I shall live to declare the works of the Lord.” And I declare to you today and testify that God can perform miracles if you will believe!” she concluded.

Header image: Cancer patient [Tima Miroshnichenko]. Pexels, 28 November 2020, https://www.pexels.com/photo/doctor-looking-at-ct-scan-result-6011602/

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Grandma Healed From Stage 3 Cancer When The Youth Prayed For Her

by Le-Jovale Vallejo
written by Le-Jovale Vallejo

At a youth service, a grandmother with stage 3 cancer was healed miraculously when a group of young people gathered to pray for her.

Rue

Rue loves the youth, and they love her. She is a very special lady to many people in their church.

“And she’s just that one constant in their life,” Amanda, a youth pastor, said.

“I love her to death. And I don’t know what I would do if she wasn’t here anymore,” one teenage girl said.
“She’s like a grandmother to me,” another teenager said.

“I’m drawn to the youth, I love them. It fills my heart and a lot of kids, they need it and they need something outside of not just sadness and just happiness,” Rue expressed.

Stage 3 Cancer

For a few months Rue hadn’t been feeling well. She had gone to a doctor and everything seemed ok at first. But she kept feeling worse. So, she went to a second doctor and they found cancer.

“Radiation turned into chemo, and chemo was awful. It was killing me, I felt,” Rue said.

“My heart broke, you know because she had been dealing with this for months without telling anybody,” Amanda recalled as she watched Rue trying to conceal the pain she’s suffering back then.

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“I couldn’t hide it any longer. I was sick and I couldn’t hide it, and I couldn’t even smile,” Rue.

But one Wednesday night, she mustered up a strength and joined the youth during a time of worship.

“Because I love watching them worship. They have such a love for the LORD. And to watch them praise and with their arms up… it just touches my heart. It uplifts me,” she said.

Amanda saw Rue at the back and she remembered that “the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “You need to pray for her.””

So, Amanda came up front and asked if the youth could pray for Rue. She went forward and told the kids about the cancer, and how she’d been sick. Then they prayed for her.

Grandmother Healed at Youth Service

“I got very emotional. So, I went down forward in front of the altar and all the kids… they didn’t even hesitate. They got right up in their seats and they all gathered and laid hands on me,” Rue recalled while trying to control her tears.

“And then she fell out in the Spirit and the kids had never seen that before!” Amanda said.

“Someone was holding me” - Healing of Cancer At Youth Group

“I felt myself being lifted up off the floor, and I was crying. I started shaking almost like a seizure. And someone was holding me and saying, “Rue don’t fight it if God took out your cancer.” It then stopped and I just started laughing. Hysterically, like a nut. Then this calm came over my body when the service was over. When the children left, they would give me hugs. I left there and I felt energized,” she said.

The entire week she was full of life!

“And I felt healed. And I knew I was healed. I had to wait three weeks to get a PET scan and the PET scan came back.”

Then she heard what she’s dreamt of hearing.

Stage 3 Cancer Healed

“NO CANCER,” she said.

Rue’s heart for the youth has deepened from the experience. She said, “I think it has opened their eyes more to the LORD. I think they believed like they never believed before.”

One teenager testified and said, “I used to be like a Christian who wouldn’t really pray for people outside of church. But now I’ll go around and if I see someone who’s kind of sad or something, I’ll go and ask if they need to be prayed for.”

“I had supernatural healing. I’m thankful and I just hope that many ppl would open their hearts and minds to Jesus because He is real,” Rue concluded.

Header image: Rue being prayed over [700 Club Interactive]. YouTube, 3 March 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPNGiKLO5BA

Reference: 700 Club Interactive

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Man Finds Hope In Battle Against Cancer & 1% Chance Of Survival

by Christel Berns
written by Christel Berns

Despite a grim cancer diagnosis and a one percent chance of survival, a man and his family cling to their faith in God, believing in the impossible.

Grim Cancer Diagnosis

Tim Bolding had many plans for the future ahead of him when he received disheartening news about his health. Doctors diagnosed him with pancreatic cancer and told him he had only “less than one percent survival over the next few months.”

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Photo Courtesy | News Channel 10

After hearing the grim news, Tim’s wife, Kandy, felt discouraged that doctors didn’t even give them a chance. But despite the odds, the couple responded in faith and trusted God. And Tim’s battle with cancer began.

“Even though some devastating news had been given to us, we didn’t believe that God was finished with Tim yet,” the wife remarked.

Praying To God

Tim also shared in his interview with News Channel 10 that they have always been “a faith-based family” for 42 years. So, the couple prayed to God about their seemingly hopeless situation.

Photo Courtesy | News Channel 10

Soon, God began leading them to the right people in the medical field until they connected with the BSA Harrington Cancer Center. Through the cancer center, Tim found hope in his battle against cancer.

The Director of BSA Harrington Cancer Center, Curtis Reneau, said, “A lot of new advancements, a lot of new technology that we’re bringing here so that we can give better quality of life and more years that we’ve never seen before.”

The advancement of BSA Harrington Cancer Center’s technology immensely helped Tim with his condition. As a result, the cancer treatment, along with prayers, turned out incredible.

“A couple of weeks later they said ‘actually, y’know we think you have maybe a 25 percent chance of survival,” Tim said.

Although still battling with cancer, Tim continues to trust God with the success of his treatments.

“My doctors now believe that I have a more than reasonable chance at completely beating this,” he said. “Not just beating this, but totally annihilating cancer.”

Reference | News Channel 10

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Metastasized Cancer Miracle
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Metastasized Cancer Miraculously Disappears After Speaking Words Of Faith

by Christel Berns
written by Christel Berns

A man with metastasized cancer experienced miraculous healing after speaking words of faith over his life.

Tres Leches Business

Adelso Lemus is a hardworking Christian businessman who founded the specialty tres leches cakes. His business idea started when he was planning to honor his wife on their 25th wedding anniversary. Adelso wanted to earn and save money for the event. So, with his sister’s secret recipe, he ventured to selling tres leches cake with pineapple.

Photo Courtesy | God Reports

The husband tried pitching his product to some local restaurants, and the feedbacks were great. So, he proceeded to his plan and tried selling cakes. Soon, what was supposed to be simply a preparation for the 25th wedding anniversary to save money became a full-time business. Then a year later, the business expanded and supplied tres leches cakes to local restaurants and supermarkets.

Mestatasized Cancer

Everything went well for Adelso’s pastry business when suddenly, he felt excruciating pain in his stomach. Later, after checking up from the hospital, doctors discovered he had a huge tumor blocking the ducts to his pancreas. It was a metastasized cancer.

“I was at the end of my rope,” Adelso recalled.

Following the grim diagnosis, the oncologist suggested chemotherapy. But he declined the idea because of his previous experience with chemo as a cancer patient. So, he opted for immunotherapy.

Metastasized Cancer Miracle

Photo Courtesy | God Reports

Speaking Words Of Faith Against A Metastasized Cancer

At the time, Adelso clung to his faith in God and declared, “If I die, I’m going to live anyway.” The born-again Christian knew he would still be victorious if he died because he would be with the Lord. And despite battling cancer, he continued doing things for the glory of God.

Then on Dec. 31, he received an astounding news. Adelso’s CAT scan results revealed all the tumors had disappeared.

“I was a little surprised by the miraculous healing,” he said. “But at the same time, I wasn’t.”

Today, Adelso and his family is thanking God for all His favor and blessings.

Reference | God Reports

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God Stepped In When FedEx Worker Was Delivering a Package To A Cancer Patient

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

FedEx employee, Amanda Riggan was delivering a package when she heard the leading of the Holy Spirit to do something unexpected.

Amanda had to deliver packages to 100 clients that day; one of those was to a woman with a husband battling against cancer. While delivering the package, she chatted with the lady and heard about her ill husband. However, she tried to change the topic after she felt awkward.

However, the Lord was telling her to do something else. He wanted to bless the lady and her husband through Amanda.

“I drove off. My heart was pounding. I’ll have to do probably 20 more stops, then I have to go back,” said Amanda.

She rushed to deliver the rest of the boxes… “Then,  I stopped what I was doing, I went back to the neighborhood and ring her doorbell,” Amanda stated in her testimony.

“Ma’am, can I pray for you?”

“I said ‘Ma’am can I pray for you?’ and she broke down. She came out of the front porch and squeezed me so tight,” Amanda added.

Christians are called to be God’s vessels and a light unto the world. Therefore, there are many times when we are being called by God to step out to be His instruments. But how frequent are we willing to be used by God? Most importantly, can we put aside your busy schedules to glorify Him?

“A lot of people want the Lord to use them, and for me as an example, I pray every day for the Lord to use me,” Amanda continued. “But when He’s trying to use you or when you feel that call and that tug on your heartstrings, do you move your feet? Do you move?”

Amanda’s testimony clearly shows what God wants to do with our lives. Let’s live to be a vessel of God’s love for all the people.

Watch her video and be encourage:

Reference: Facebook | Amanda Riggan

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Christian Director Alex Kendrick Shares Lessons Learned After Stroke And Cancer Battle

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

Christian director Alex Kendrick shared the lessons he learned after his battle against stroke and skin cancer.

Alex Kendrick

The award-winning director maintained a grateful heart even after his medical scare this year. Alex experienced a mild stroke in March and was recently diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. The surgery to remove the skin cancer on top of his head has been successful. Thankfully, he overcame those medical battles.

“I had had some issues with that for a number of weeks and slowly overcame that. There’s a couple of minor things that stayed with me, but they’re not stopping me,” Alex said.

Photo Courtesy: Instagram | the.alex.kendrick

Medical Scare

The executive producer of “Lifemark,” a faith-based film released on Dec 13, maintained a grateful heart even after the trials he has faced. In a recent interview, he expressed his gratefulness and praises to the Lord.

“They’re sure they got all cancer. I’m very grateful for that,” he said. “So [there were a] a couple of scary moments, but I’m very, very grateful and thankful to the Lord. But no matter what happens, He is good and is always faithful and loyal and deserves our praise and worship. … I’m gonna keep rolling, and as long as the Lord allows me to, will keep serving Him and doing what He’s called us to do.”

Lessons learned

And he also shared some powerful lessons that he has learned from the journey he has been through. One of those lessons is that God is worthy of our praises, no matter what circumstance we are in because He is who He is.

“It’s for you and me to honor and walk with God, no matter our circumstances,” Kendrick said, discussing what he learned from God. “So there are days I feel great, and you feel like praising the Lord. And then there are days that you don’t feel good, and you have hurdles in front of you. Or you feel terrible. [But] we should still worship the Lord because He’s God. We don’t worship … [only] on the days we feel blessed. We worship God because of who He is [and] He loves us.”

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Actress Marlyne Barrett Holds On To Faith Amid Cancer Battle

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

Actress Marlyne Barrett and her husband pastor Gavin William Barrett are holding on to their faith amid the actress’ battle against cancer.

Marlyne Barrett

Marlyne has been known for her role on the NBC Series “Chicago Med” as an ER nurse. In the fifth season of the series, her character faced a battle with breast cancer. Now, the actress revealed that she is facing her own battle against cancer.

“I’m an extremely private person, but I felt a responsibility to tell my story,” she said. “When my character went through breast cancer, I had a sea of people reach out to me through social media. They brought me courage. And so, I felt a sense of inevitability to meet their hearts where they met me.”

Photo Courtesy: Instagram | Marlyne Barrett

Cancer Battle

Doctors discovered her cancer following complications she experienced after a surgery she had in April for a hernia repair. In July, a football-sized tumor was found on her uterus and left ovary. It was shocking news for her and her family.

“The initial experience was a shock, a shock to my womanhood,” she explained. “I didn’t believe them. But when they showed me the CT scan, I went, ‘Oh my word.’ The first question was, ‘Am I going to live?’ I just fell into my husband’s arms. It still takes my breath away when I think about it.”

Though she has been overwhelmed with many emotions as she went through the battle, she is still holding onto her faith.

“I have a wave of emotion that comes,” she said. “But it’s OK not to have it all together. You can’t tangibly hold onto fear, but I’m holding onto faith.”

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Woman With Cancer Remained Faithful In Tithing & God Blessed Her Mightily

by Christel Berns
written by Christel Berns

A woman who went through divorce and breast cancer remained faithful to God in her tithing despite the adversities. And now, God’s redemptive power has become very evident in her life.

Financial Struggle

Matika Garrison took custody of her three children after suffering from an abusive marriage for nine years. Soon, she struggled financially with processing her divorce while raising her children. The mom soon exhausted all her funds to save her home and finalize her divorce papers. On top of that, Matika had to carry all financial burdens by herself without support from her ex-husband after her divorce.

Years later, another challenge arose as the single mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a result, her bills piled up all the more due to her chemo treatment. But despite the financial struggle, Matika remained faithful to her giving of tithes to God. She continued to trust God with her finances.

Fruit Of Her Tithing

God never failed Matika. Months later, she got a promotion in her job, which enabled her to pay all her debts and medical expenses. Later on, Matika also won the battle against cancer. She was finally cancer-free.

Today, Matika encourages believers to be faithful to God on how they handle money matters. To just take the first step even if you are struggling financially. And to rely upon and trust God to provide.

“If you begin your tithing, you will see God moving in your life,” Matika remarked. “You will see a hunger for the Word like never before.”

GOD’S WORD FOR YOU TODAY: JESUS IS YOUR FRIEND

Indeed, we could never out-give God. He loves to bless His children and provide for them. We only need to trust Him and do what is right in His sight, no matter the circumstance. After all, He is good.

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” -Matthew 6:25-26

"You will see God move in your life." Woman beats Divorce & Cancer by Tithing

Reference | YouTube – 700 Club Interactive

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Doctors Diagnose TV Host John Tesh With Only 18 Months To Live, But He Held On To The Living Hope

by Christa
written by Christa

Famous TV host and musician John Tesh lost hope when doctors gave him 18 to two years left to live after a cancer diagnosis. But, everything changed when he discovered the Living Hope, Jesus, who heals and transforms.

TV Host John Tesh

In 2015, John found out he had aggressive prostate cancer. He told CBN News, “I very quickly became a cancer patient, and so I started making plans for my demise.”

The death sentence made the EMMY award winner depressed and, at the same time, angry. Anyone easily angered him. But, he also dealt with protecting his family should he die.

And this made John give up hope of living. Instead of battling his sickness, he would drown himself in alcohol. He recalled, “In the middle of it, I gave up. I was drinking three or four highballs of scotch a night and chasing it with Vicodin.”

However, God did not give up on John. He was not yet done with him.

Although John grew up in a Christian home, he did not really know God who heals. But, after listening to a CD that teaches divine healing, John was enlightened.

He said, “God wants you well. It’s the other guy down below who really would like to kill, steal, and destroy.”

Together with his wife, Connie Sellecca, John navigated through cancer through the lens of the Bible. His perspectives changed when he connected himself with the Word of God.

Renewing of mind

“The biggest change for me was … Romans 12:2, which is, ‘Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.'” Although it’s just a simple sentence, it held power that truly transformed the mind of John and his family.

They then changed what they listen to on the radio and even what they watch on television. They focused on positivity and what would lead “to healing and purpose.”

Today, seven years after the terminal diagnosis, John is alive and well because of the healing power of God. In one of his interviews, he said, “I’m healed, and I feel good. I take care of myself. But when you go through such suffering like that, you can never really forget it.”

He continued, “And it has made me grateful each day that I can wake up every morning and be with my family. I thank God every day for my healing. I can’t just put aside that suffering I’ve experienced. It’s a part of me. And it’s taught me that when faced with an enemy, I’m strong enough to pick up that sword.”

Reference: CBN News

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