Lung cancer. That was Tony’s diagnosis. For Tony, this was just one small story on his journey. He has many stories that reveal God’s faithfulness in ways impossible to explain on a human or earthly level. On this leg of his journey, the lung cancer was just a minor detail. Tony already took action by placing his trust in God’s hands. He had faithful believers holding him up in prayer and from one unlikely circumstance to another, the way was made for Tony to receive treatment for his cancer at Mayo Clinic. That in itself was not too extraordinary. What was extraordinary was how the timing of his treatment hurdled over the usual timeline for cases like his. Through this “unusual” timing, Tony was able to receive attention and care for his cancer. Part of his treatment was a special type of radiation that made him feel quite afraid. Even though there were doctors in the room, he felt alone. As he lay stil...
Our friendships are never coincidental. They are formed by God, through his love and his knowing exactly what we need, at just the right time. Every friendship is like a petal on a flower. It plays an important role in completing a beautiful picture. Friends are the "petals" that make our lives beautiful. They are the people who bring joy and color to our lives. Allow God to work in you and through you, knowing you are a special "petal" in someone's life.