GOD AND CANCER:
Cancer My Teacher
Tami Palumbo, wife and mother of five, has been battling breast cancer for almost seven years. Now the doctor has just informed her that the cancer has already invaded her liver, and that she may have only two weeks left to live. Read Tami’s testimony to the world, in her own words, as she shares the most precious lessons God has taught her as she faces the possibility that her journey with cancer may be coming to an end.
[NOTE: On May 19, 2008, Tami left us for a “big fiesta” with her Lord Jesus. “She lived to serve Jesus and others, that was her main goal in life.”]
The Blessing of My Cancer
Would you ever consider cancer a blessing? Family physician Dr. Nick shares his personal experience with testicular cancer and explains how it saved his life.
The God Who Works in the Dark
The next time you are facing darkness, remember, God may in fact be doing some of His greatest work in you
DEATH, DYING, AND THE AFTERLIFE:
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the End.
Some people have “died” and lived to tell about it. What do their out-of-body experiences and near-death experiences mean? This carefully documented summary of Rusty Wright’s book The Other Side of Life looks at physiological, pharmacological, psychological and spiritual explanations and seeks to answer the question “What will happen when you die?”
Clonaid and Eternity:
Want to live forever? Got big bucks? Clonaid founder Rael says you'll be able to gain eternal life through cloning, but it will cost you plenty.
God’s Promises Ease Fear of Death and Dying
Kevorkian's murder charge: Is Assisted Suicide Ethical?
Is it ethical for a physician to assist a suffering patient's suicide or to actively euthanize a patient?
One Minute After Death:
What will happen when you die? (Probe radio series transcript.)
EMOTIONAL COPING:
Anxious for Nothing.
Why are we anxious, and what is the cure? Three common causes of anxiety and a suggested solution. (Probe radio series transcript.)
Beating Stress.
We all experience stress, from the simple to the staggering. How do you cope? Some practical strategies for keeping your sanity when life boils over. (Magazine article)
Dealing With Disappointment
Is life not measuring up to your expectations? We all experience disappointment: troubled relationships, poor job evaluations or test scores, death of a loved one, health or employment challenges, social snubs, athletic loss. Practical ways to keep disappointment from defeating you.
Fear and Its Remedies.
Causes for fear abound: terrorism, snipers and financial woes augment personal concerns about relationships, family and job future. Is there a remedy?
Hope for a World Gone Bad
Life can be messy. Maybe you’ve felt like giving up. Here are some reasons for hope.
Is Your Worry Level Climbing?
If terror alerts, terrorism drills, SARS and a volatile economy don’t make you worry, maybe scam artists, job insecurity or family conflicts will. How can you find real peace in an age of uncertainty?
Overcoming Anxiety
What makes you anxious? Pressures from the trivial to the traumatic can prompt feelings of fearfulness or apprehension. Finding real peace when life seems crazy. (Answer magazine article.)
Shark-Victim Surfer Girl’s Simple Faith.
Teenager Bethany Hamilton lost her arm to a shark attack in a Hawaiian surfing tragedy. Could her simple faith and trust have something significant to say to a society filled with pain and risk?
Starting Over: Facing the Future After Significant Loss.
When a fulfilling relationship turns to ashes, or your cherished job is torpedoed, or your health falters, or you lose a loved one, or all of the above or more… how do you cope? Practical tips for landing on your feet and continuing life’s race. (Magazine article.)
Stressed Out? You Might Need Sleep.
A National Sleep Foundation poll suggests links between sleep deficiencies and negative attitudes and behavior. Sleeplessness can influence stress, but stress can also influence sleeplessness. Is there a solution?
When the Good Guys Don’t Win.
Though nice guys don’t always finish last, they don’t always finish first. How to cope when your dreams don’t come true, or when life hammers you in spite of your best efforts.
IS RELIGION GOOD MEDICINE?
Faith in God: Good for Your Health?
Can faith in God improve your health? A surprising number of medical experts say it might
EVIDENCES FOR FAITH:
Are You Listening? Do You Hear What I Hear?
Have you ever missed a great opportunity because you weren’t listening carefully? Twenty centuries ago some clues to impending good news of monumental import eluded most folks. Fascinating prophecies of Jesus’ birth and life bring revealing insights into your own life today. (Probe radio series transcript.)
Da Vinci Code Faith: Who is Jesus, Really?
Was he a mere mortal – as The Da Vinci Code claims – or something more? Consider the evidence on this controversial subject and decide for yourself.
Questions about Faith, Part 1:
“It doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you’re sincere.” “Why is there evil and suffering?” “What about those who never hear about Jesus?” “Isn’t faith a psychological crutch?” Responses to some common questions about Christian faith. (Scroll to page 3 of the PDF document.)
Questions about Faith, Part 2:
“The Bible is full of contradictions.” “How can Jesus be the only way to God?” “I could never take the blind leap of faith that believing in Jesus requires.” “Won’t my good life be enough to please God?” Responses to further common questions about Christian faith. (Scroll to page 3 of the PDF document.)
The New Testament: Can I Trust It?
How do the New Testament documents measure up when subjected to standard tests for historical reliability?
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