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One of my doctors here in Florida was kind enough to tell me last week that most people who have this type of cancer won’t make it through the first year. I didn’t exactly know how to take that…but it really did remind me of The Lord’s grace, the power of prayer and the reality of God’s healing. We are a few weeks out from the one-year mark, and it's causing me to reflect on what Joannie and I have learned so far on this journey.

  • Community is priceless.
Our family, friends, and church have all demonstrated the compassion of Jesus.

  • Prayer becomes much more than a box on a “to do” list.
Moving from a simple “now I lay me down to sleep…” to a very real plea for God’s help.

  • Belief and Trust have found their home deep in our souls.
The information we hear or read ultimately doesn’t shipwreck our spirits, because we know that we know, God is in control and His will…will bring the most glory.

  • The importance of our marriage vows.  We like each other…a lot.  
Every day, that has turned into weeks, months and now almost a year, has been the reminder, marriage is beautiful.  We know the circumstances and so many prayers are confirming our love, but we believe this is the way God meant marriage to be.  Loving each other unconditionally.  Being patient with the other (as so much of how we have done marriage to this point has needed to be adjusted.) Enjoying the moments, whether going to a new doctor's appointment, the hours we drive together or the unexpected decision to go to the movies.

  • Crying is good for the soul.
Crying expresses pain and sadness but it also expresses joy and gratitude.
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In the past few weeks, Greg has had additional MRI’s on his knee, cervical spine and shoulder.  Greg’s knee does have some issues and he has some tears in his shoulder, but there is no evidence of cancer or needing surgery.  He has also had some medication changes and we are optimistic these new medicines may relieve other symptoms.

We will once again travel to Durham for the MRI’s on Greg’s brain and consultation with the specialist.  He will begin his ninth cycle of chemotherapy in the middle of August. 

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Though we don’t know what the next Doctor will say, we do know what The Great Physician has already said ….

“My God will supply all your needs according to HIS riches in Christ Jesus.” 
Philippians 4: 19

“The Lord is Good, a haven in a day of distress.  He acknowledges those who take refuge in Him.”  Nahum 1: 7

“...But I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more.” Psalm 71: 14

“I am sure of this - that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 1: 6

Now it’s your turn…if YOU have a favorite verse about the nature and character of God or a verse on healing, let that be your response in the comments section!  This will be what we need to hear from the Good Physician through you!  Our love and appreciation to each of you!

Greg Anderson
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Adam Pitilon about 1 year ago

Psalm 73:26 Love all y'all

Zachery Evans about 1 year ago

Romans 8:28 for we know that God works all things together for the good of the m those who love him and are called according to His purpose.

Zachery Evans about 1 year ago

Romans 8:28 for we know that God works all things together for the good of the m those who love him and are called according to His purpose.

Bethany Ripple about 1 year ago

Praising God for His work in and through you both ❤️ We love you. 2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”

Cgkg2024 about 1 year ago

Hey guys, just sitting here reading this and all I can think about is how much me and kaitlyn love you both. A verse I’m thinking of is “none are good but God alone”. I know this verse as a tool for evangelism to show people their need for a savior because good means to be morally perfect but right now all I can think about it is how much it really echos how good our father in heaven is. He loves you guys so much and so do we. Love, Cam, kaitlyn, and baby Ezra.

Mark McBride about 1 year ago

https://youtu.be/3L2A19r9q-U How about a couple of hours of healing scripture? I love you, Greg…(Egg)

Dan Carter about 1 year ago

Love you both so much! “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭55‬:‭22‬ ‭ “casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬

Greg Irvin about 1 year ago

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. My “life verse” has been 2 Corinthians 4:7 but as I have lived life with Jesus the completed sentiment of these verses has proven truer than ever.

Douglas Dorman about 1 year ago

Love you guys.

Abby Rubin about 1 year ago

I am ping ponging back and forth in my mind what this means…” be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer”. At times i mentally understand one. Two can be comprehended as well but all three together - it’s Greek to me. Possibly that is my next steps - look it up in BLB and see Greek origin. I found myself talking in my mind - “don’t fail in having faith”. Romans 12:12

Stephanie Greene about 1 year ago

1 Corinthians 13. Also interested in hearing about doing marriage differently.

Dawn Zeevalk about 1 year ago

Lamentations 3:22-23 Because if the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail, they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Matthew Shearin about 1 year ago

Hey Greg and family! I’m not sure if you remember me but way back in 2012/13, I was the Liberty intern following Coach Hoza around. I say all that to say, if you and the wife are in Durham and would like to grab dinner then feel free to reach out. I work and live around 20/30 minutes from Duke and would be happy to facilitate. My number is 252-432-3884, feel free to shoot me a text!

Brenda Frye about 1 year ago

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit

Larry Shorter about 1 year ago

These are powerful lessons and nuggets of wisdom that you have passed along. Love you both and continue to pray for healing, strength, and endurance. Although I have gone through Psalm 1119 many times, this verse struck me last week. Psalm 119:50 “ This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.”

Brenda Frye about 1 year ago

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit

Carol Bryant about 1 year ago

I Thessalonians 5:18 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you!" LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

Dawn about 1 year ago

Isaiah 40:31 31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Psalm 139 is also a favorite when I’m needing reminding of how known I am by our Father. Praying continually for you both. ❤️

Robin Johnson about 1 year ago

Love!!

Carol Godwin about 1 year ago

Philippians 4:6, 7 & 19. have watched you live out these verses. ❤️🙏

Donna Young about 1 year ago

Neh:8:10 THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH. Thank you for sharing your journey to hope and healing. We will continue to pray for the Lord to heal you and use your life as a testimony of the healing power of our almight Jehovah Rapha our healer! LOVE and PRAYERS1! TIM & DONNA

Jym kay about 1 year ago

Great to see you at church yesterday. Love you my friend!

Kim Godwin about 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your journey, you and Joannie are both an inspiration and I know for sure God will work this all out for the good, because He has already used this for His glory… praying until every cancer cell is gone🙏🙏🙏 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.8.28.NKJV

Stephanie Gunderson about 1 year ago

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” — Isaiah 40:29–31 (NIV) Love you guys ❤️

Tom Boling about 1 year ago

Hey Greg, after my second wife was killed, my pastor introduced me to Jeremiah 29:11. I carry it with me constantly. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Mdenke00 about 1 year ago

“I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will heal you.” 2 Kings 20:5

Rick DellAmico about 1 year ago

James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Pastor Greg, praying for you and His glorious healing power and strength as you continue in your treatments.

Mike Denker about 1 year ago

Romans 15:13 May the GOD of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in HIM, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT. Brother Greg, I love you. GOD is faithful. GOD is good. GOD is able. GOD Loves you and everyone you Love.

Roger Karnes about 1 year ago

Regardless of what happens going forward from this time. The one thing we can count on is that God's will and plan for your life will be completely fulfilled in you. As Pat told me an others many times she was in a win win situation. If God healed her she won, but if He took her home she won. Still praying for your complete healing and I will not quit until you are healed.

Roger Karnes about 1 year ago

Regardless of what happens going forward from this time. The one thing we can count on is that God's will and plan for your life will be completely fulfilled in you. As Pat told me an others many times she was in a win win situation. If God healed her she won, but if He took her home she won. Still praying for your complete healing and I will not quit until you are healed.

Sherylon Williams about 1 year ago

The Lord is my life and my salvation whom shall I fear. I must believe that every day. Greg, I know you believe that as well. You have proven that to him with your trust and belief in his healing process. We the people who love you will continue the prayers for you Greg, Joannie and the family. Much love to you all, Sherylon Williams

Linda Cucci about 1 year ago

When the hard days come our prayer is you will cling to this promise… Psalm 73:26—“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Stephan Tchividjian about 1 year ago

Psalm 77:19 Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters— a pathway no one knew was there!

Mwilson about 1 year ago

Jesus wants to heal you Greg! Matt. 14:14 And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. God IS our healer...come Holy Spirit and fill Greg with your power so he can take authority over this demon called cancer! In Jesus name!

Djjjc about 1 year ago

Greg & Jonie We miss you both. We understand your need to focus on God, Family, healing, and each other; but we still miss you. Looking forward to the next progress report, praying for healing. Dan & Mai

Dennis R about 1 year ago

What a WONDERFUL PRAISE REPORT! Great to see you Sunday! You’re looking great!

Everett Douglas about 1 year ago

But this I call to mind,and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,“therefore I will hope in him.” Lam.3.21- 24. =ESV We continue to lift up you and your family.

Richard Epperly about 1 year ago

2John 1:6 6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. ❤️

Shelia Klein about 1 year ago

Continued Love and Prayers! Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promises.

Boyd Pelley about 1 year ago

I have been meditating on Philippians 2:1. Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united in Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the spirit, if any tenderness and compassion I know it is just the first part of a sentence, but these clauses say so much about the nature of God to us. There is encouragement being united with Christ. There is comfort from his love. There is a common sharing of the spirit. There is tenderness and compassion. You are living these. Thank you for sharing them and encouraging all of us.

Carmen.betz about 1 year ago

Psalm 27:13-14 13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. 14 Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

Kyle Fabel about 1 year ago

You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 Love you guys!

elizabeth coles about 1 year ago

"Be still, and know that I am GOD" - Psalm 46:10 <3 It is HIS whisper in all the moments.... big and small... "Be still, and know that I am GOD"

Robert Zanicchi about 1 year ago

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thes 5: 16-18

Linda Clark about 1 year ago

I love your upbeat, positive attitude! You are living your testimony big time! Quite an inspiration to the rest of us in our trials! Deuteronomy 31:8 He will neither fail you nor abandon you! Do not be afraid or discouraged, he will go ahead of you.

Forrest Ropp about 1 year ago

Psalm 24:1-10 all verses but especially Vs 7 Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Vs 8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and might, The LORd mighty in battle. We have been lifting Greg and your family in prayer and are thankful for the update. Blessings and love from the Ropp Family

Len Cramer about 1 year ago

Hi Pastor Greg and Joannie, Great seeing you at church yesterday! A couple verses come to mind... "Humble yourselves under the mighty had of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7 and an old favorite Solomon wrote: "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones." Pastor Greg, your joyful heart is healing you as much as your treatments! Be blessed, Len and Adriana

Larry Dubin about 1 year ago

Isa 43:1-3 Phil 4:4

Coachkilpatrick about 1 year ago

2 Timothy 1:7

Brenda Freeman about 1 year ago

1 Peter 5:10. The God of all Grace, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you.

Cgkg2024 about 1 year ago

We love you guys!

Michael Weisberg about 1 year ago

I pray that out of his glorious riches, he may strengthen you with power through his spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the Lord’s holy people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love, that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power, that is at work within us to him be glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus through all generations, forever and ever! Amen.

Laura Bowes about 1 year ago

“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬ ‭KJV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/1/1pe.5.10.KJV Praying for you!

Lyli Dunbar about 1 year ago

“He will shelter you with his wings; you will find safety under his wings. His faithfulness is like a shield or a protective wall.” (Psalm 91:4, NET)

Bill Mary Gribbin about 1 year ago

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Pamela Hamilton about 1 year ago

Colossians 3:2 "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth."

Annette Keller about 1 year ago

For every house is built by someone, But God is the builder of everything. Hebrews 3:4

Paula Findley about 1 year ago

He is an ever present HELP in time of difficulty. He is an everpresent HELP! He is an everpresent HELP!

Susie Aleshire about 1 year ago

Good Morning Precious Friends. Checking in on you and want you to know how special you are to so many people. You come into my thoughts quite often and I then lift you in prayer. Not so good at reaching out. Sorry about that. Tons of Love and Prayers
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