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David Gira
Nov 21, 20234 min read
Cancer 4.0 -- The Next Chapter
I expected my oncology appointment on 11-15-23 to focus on the blood clots in my lungs shown on the CT scan taken a few days prior. I...
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David Gira
Aug 30, 20234 min read
Holding on to Hope
Hope delayed makes the heart sick; longing fulfilled is a tree of life” (Proverbs 13:12, CEB). My swallowing problems have resumed since...
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David Gira
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Don't Worry or Be Anxious... Pray!
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And...
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David Gira
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Give God a Chance!
"Taste and see that the lord is good "(Psalm 34:8). The verse above seems perfect for my update. I’ve been eating great for a couple...
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David Gira
Jun 23, 20235 min read
Engaging Our Imagination in Prayers for Healing
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us...
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David Gira
Jun 20, 20233 min read
Health Update 6-20-23: Faith and Lament
We are brought down to the dust; our bodies cling to the ground. Rise up and help us; rescue us because of your unfailing love.” Psalms...
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David Gira
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Jesus Defeats the Beasts
The devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They...
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David Gira
May 30, 20234 min read
Living Within God's Boundaries and Getting a Spiritual Boost.
I have not eaten solid food in more than two months. I have been living on Boost "very high calorie" formula which delivers 530 calories...
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David Gira
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Your Weakness May Be Your Greatest Strength.
Cancer may make you feel weaker than you have ever felt. But you can also discover a power and strength unlike anything you have ever...
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David Gira
Jan 1, 20233 min read
New Year. New You. New Everything.
He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making everything new!” (Revelation 21:5) Revelation, the final book of the New...
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David Gira
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Light Greater Than the Darkness
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined” (Isaiah...
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David Gira
Dec 15, 20213 min read
God knows. Even the Number of Hairs on Your Head.
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:7 Cancer patients...
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David Gira
Jul 12, 20214 min read
Five Must-read Bible Passages for Parents with Sick Children
Nothing could be more difficult than being the parent of an extremely sick child. Whether its cancer, some other terminal disease, or...
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David Gira
Jun 6, 20213 min read
Can't Get Your Drugs? God Can Help.
Once you have been diagnosed with cancer, getting the medication your oncologist prescribes becomes the top priority. Hopefully, you...
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David Gira
Apr 26, 20213 min read
Need A New Drug? One That Does What It Should?
As a cancer patient, you may at some point have to change your medication. The disease might progress forcing you to move to the next...
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David Gira
Apr 17, 20213 min read
Struggles Humble You Like Nothing Else Can; Which May Be Exactly What You Need!
You always took care of everyone. Now you are dependent on them. You took pride in your self-sufficiency; those days are gone. You may...
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David Gira
Apr 11, 20213 min read
Don’t Have Enough? Don’t Worry! Jesus is More Than Enough!
What do you do when can’t do anymore? When you don't have any more? The death of a loved one, sickness and disease, divorce, the loss...
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David Gira
Apr 3, 20213 min read
Dying To Live Your Best Life
Life is full of death. Physical death is the most obvious, but there are many others: the death of a dream, plans, and expectations. ...
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David Gira
Mar 28, 20213 min read
When Facing Death These Twelve Bible Verses Will Comfort and Encourage
Recently, I lost a friend to cancer. Being with him and his family in his final hours reminded me just how difficult and painful death...
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David Gira
Mar 19, 20212 min read
Testify! Turn Your Test Into a Testimony
One great thing that can come out of a bad thing like cancer is the opportunity to give your testimony. Whether someone else is dealing...
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