Such a Time As This

This week marks six years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

The moment I heard those words, fear rushed in like a hurricane.

It was terrifying to live through and painful to talk about, but I had to war with fear and put my confidence in God.

A couple years later, messages started rolling in. Newly diagnosed women sought assurance that they, too, could face this.

They needed what I gained on the other side.

God harnessed what was meant to destroy me and fashioned it into a lifeline for others.

It was a turning point to be sure.

Last month, I experienced another one when a brother in Christ was assassinated. A man who gave anyone and everyone the mic.

My grief has been heavy.

Once again, the storms of fear rolled in. I share his faith - could harm come to me?

But in the days and weeks that followed, the unexpected happened.

REVIVAL!

Messages started rolling in again - this time about Jesus. Asking how and where to get baptized. Expressing curiosity over his widow’s message of forgiveness.

I had opportunities to share the Gospel like I never have before, with people I never dreamed would ask.

And I saw this wasn’t just happening in my circles.

This was global.

Isn't that just like God? He stacks the odds against Himself only to defy them all.

It’s been six years of wrestling with fear - surrendering to God so he can help me tame it.

And now barely six weeks of watching Him wake up much of the world - drawing people to Himself in warp speed.

I’m heartbroken over the murder of Charlie Kirk. Pain and disappointment from breast cancer lingers.

But, I’m grateful to be here for such a time as this.

If you’ve never been to church, if you have questions about God, if you can’t understand how a cancer survivor still believes, if you are feeling any kind of tug in your heart, please DM me.

We’re witnessing Genesis 50:20* in real time and I don’t want you to miss it.

Fear, you are not welcome.

*You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.