More lessons from cancer:

Cancer reminds me of the depravity of this world. This world is not my home. I am not of this world. My commentary on the Gospel of John (Burge) says that when Jesus wept at Lazarus' tomb it was because of the brokenness of creation. God never wanted it to be this way. God desired men and women to exist in right relationship with Him in peace, harmony, health and prosperity (shalom).  When Jesus saw the hurt, pain and hopelessness of humanity, He wept.

Cancer is a continual reminder to me that this is a broken world and not the place I was created to live in. He has a better place for me, and while I am in no hurry to see it, the hope of that place is inspiring.

Tomorrow I have CT scans scheduled around 3:00 PM.  We will meet with the oncologist on Tuesday, 12/13, for the results of the scans and to discuss further treatment options. Some of our good friends came over tonight to pray for good news on the scans and, ultimately, for my complete healing.

We are grateful for all of those who are praying for us. We have never even met many of you. How awesome is that?  Thank you for your faithfulness. No one successfully battles cancer alone.

“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”  Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV)