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Religious Discussions

This is an area to discuss religion. You might have been religious pre-diagnossis, but now you aren't. Or you might be even more religious now. How has religion changed (or not) since your Brain Tumor Diagnosis?

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Latest Activity: Sep 18, 2012

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Keeping the Faith when All Else Fails 1 Reply

I am very strong in my beliefs.  I will admit that I did not become this strong until after I was home in 1994 after my 1st brain surgery.  But it was while I was watching a movie on the religiious…Continue

Started by Teresa Samuels. Last reply by Jane Kline Jun 15, 2012.

My brain tumor was a big burden that turned into a big blessing 3 Replies

I have known the Lord since I was a teenager.  Even when I was diagnosed I didn't really go to Him that much.  I did often wonder God why did this happen to me?  After my 3rd surgery, my eyes were…Continue

Started by Laura Magin. Last reply by Mary Bedford May 29, 2012.

Faith....growing that mustard seed while recovering! 1 Reply

I feel as though I have always struggled with faith and trust. I have a difficult time accepting that I am not in control. My brain tumor literally brought me to my knees. I have to have faith. I…Continue

Started by Amanda. Last reply by maggie brier Jul 2, 2011.

God is bigger than religion 3 Replies

After my battle with a brain tumor that lasted for several months, I have, after several years, come to the conclusion that I don't think God knows what religion is - it's a term that we made up.  I…Continue

Started by Ian Kraft. Last reply by Ian Kraft Jun 2, 2011.

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Comment by Rose Hominick on October 26, 2010 at 12:30am
Glad to be part of this discussion group. My relationship with Jesus Christ is certainly central to my life and has been my main source of comfort during my brain tumor struggles. I take comfort from knowing that God is in control of my life and nothing is a suprise or shock to Him, including my three brain surgeries. Overall, I would have to say that I am less "religious" than I was before my brain surgeries. My life revolves around relationship with God more and less around the do's and don't of religious observance or outward religiousity. I rely more on God and His Ability and less on my strength and ability. Brain surrgeries have taught me a lot about just letting go and letting God.
Comment by Dianne on October 25, 2010 at 10:27pm
I also rely of the sovereignty of God and accept the gift of salvation through grace. The incredible power He poured out on me through my recovery 7 years ago keeps me positive toward the inevitable treatment necessary for this second tumor. Knowing that I will lose vision in my left eye is certainly unsettling, but I will not be stopped in sharing the peace that passes all understanding while we endure painful times in our lives.

P.S. Mark Schultz's music is great! Have you ever listened to Kari Jobe, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Third Day, or Ginny Owens? They are wonderful artists as well.
Comment by Debbie Higgins on October 25, 2010 at 7:49pm
Everyone has a different circumstance and a different journey. I would not have gotten through my brain tumor journey without my church family and God. I could feel their prayers and I was just at peace throughout the tests and even preparing for surgery. I listened to Mark Schultz music in the headphones while I had my MRI's. He is one of the best Christian artists I have ever heard. I think that my experience helped me to really see that prayer works! It has not all been easy that is for sure, but God has always there for me through it all.
 

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