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BILL MORRIS

In Nov 2021, I was diagnosed with KRAS G12D lung cancer after 9 months of breathing difficulty and several erroneous diagnostic attempts. By the time I was diagnosed, it was stage 3B. 10 rounds of chemo, 30 rounds of radiation and 10 months on an immunotherapy clinical trial leave me active cancer free today 3+ years. On the radiation table I prayed, and God spoke: “I am with you Bill, I always have been – you will be OK.” At the same time I was fighting cancer, Lori was dealing with a massive brain tumor which left her unable to help me get to treatment appointments.   Lori and I both believe that it is our faith that saved each of us. I was notified in the summer of 2025 that the clinical trial I had been on had failed.  The immunotherapy drug combination I had received had done no better than the standard of care treatment that others in the trail had received.  Now, we have a new purpose! God has put it on my heart to reach out to others to help them find the same peace that surpasses all understanding that I found on the radiation table and to remind all of us of our continued mission to “go forth and create disciples” even in our diminished states.

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MAY OGILVIE​

In May 2022, I was diagnosed with KRAS G12V lung cancer, stage 2B, and today it is metastatic. What felt like devastation at first became the very path God used to reach me.In March 2023, I accepted Christ into my life and that August I was baptized. From that moment on, I’ve been on fire for the Lord. Cancer may have shaken my body, but it gave me the greatest gift – salvation and the promise of eternity with Jesus.Now I’m pursuing pre-seminary studies, because I want to spend whatever time I have left drawing as close to the Lord as possible and serving His kingdom. Cancer changed my health, but Christ transformed my eternity.

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MORGAN KAUFFMAN

In December 2010, my grandfather died of stage 4 peritoneal mesothelioma. In 2017, my dad was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and underwent 3 extraction surgeries.Almost 10 years later, I am a 7-year US Army veteran, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), attending nursing school in 2026, and now working at a Skin and Cancer Clinic in Chattanooga, TN.God has a mighty sense of humor with the journey He’s set for my life so far. He has truly redeemed me as a daughter of Christ, in pursuit of serving others in the medical field, now as a part of His Heavenly Army.I pay a huge tribute to the compassion and fire behind my faith to my mom and dad, my bonus parents (multiple sets), and my sisters in Christ. But most of all, to God Himself. His mercy and grace alone have truly changed and saved my life.Cancer has become an integral part of my life, but Christ remains at the center.
— Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5–6, Numbers 6:24–26

... About Living with Faith and Cancer

OUR VISION​

NO ONE WALKS ALONE

We envision a world where no one facing cancer walks alone in their faith journey. Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, Living with Faith and Cancer seeks to be a beacon of hope for those touched by cancer – patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved-ones – by addressing the deep spiritual questions that arise in suffering.

GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE PAIN

Guided by Christian theology and the Holy Spirit, we believe God is present in pain, purposeful in suffering, and faithful in every season (Isaiah 43:2, Romans 8:28). Our vision is to create safe, grace-filled spaces where individuals can wrestle honestly with fear, grief, doubt, and faith while being reminded of God’s nearness and redemptive power.

SPIRITUAL SIDE OF HEALING

Through prayer, scripture, storytelling, and community support, and spiritual resources, we aim to strengthen faith, restore hope, and remind every person that their life holds eternal value beyond diagnosis outcome. We believe healing is not only physical, but spiritual – and that Christ meets people exactly where they are, offering peace that surpasses understanding.

GLORIFY GOD BY SERVING OTHERS

Ultimately, our aim is to glorify God by serving those impacted by cancer, empowering them to live with faith, courage, and purpose – no matter where they are in their journey.
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Prayer for Worry

Prayer:
God, we thank You that You invite us to bring every concern to You. Thank You that worry does not have the final word—You do. Help us release what we cannot control and rest in Your faithful care, one day at a time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Matthew 6:34
1 Peter 5:7

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Prayer for Weakness

Prayer:
Father, we thank You that weakness is not failure in Your Kingdom. Thank You that You meet us most powerfully when we feel least capable. Teach us to depend on You fully and to trust that Your strength is sufficient for every need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Isaiah 40:29
2 Corinthians 12:9

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Prayer for Toxic Friends

Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for discernment and the wisdom to guard our hearts. Thank You that You care deeply about the relationships that shape us. Give us courage to release what is harmful and grace to seek relationships rooted in truth, love, and peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Proverbs 13:20
1 Corinthians 15:33

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Prayer for Scanxiety

Prayer:
Father, we thank You that You already know the results we are waiting for. Thank You that uncertainty does not undo Your faithfulness. When anxiety spikes in the waiting, guard our minds and hearts with Your peace. Teach us to trust You moment by moment. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Philippians 4:6–7
Psalm 56:3

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Prayer for Surgery

Prayer:
God, we thank You for medical care, skilled hands, and Your sovereign oversight. Thank You that no procedure happens outside of Your knowledge. Calm anxious hearts, guide surgeons with precision, and surround patients with Your peace before, during, and after surgery. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Psalm 121:7–8
Proverbs 16:3

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Prayer for Job Stress

Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for the work You’ve given us and for being present in it. Thank You that our identity is not defined by performance or pressure. When stress weighs heavy, give us clarity, balance, and peace. Help us work faithfully while trusting You with outcomes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Colossians 3:23
Matthew 11:28

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Prayer for Helplessness

Prayer:
Father, we thank You that our weakness invites Your strength. Thank You that we are never abandoned in moments we cannot fix or control. When helplessness overwhelms us, teach us to rest in Your power and trust Your hands more than our own. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Psalm 46:1
2 Corinthians 12:10

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Prayer for Hopelessness

Prayer:
God, we thank You that hope is rooted in You, not in circumstances. Thank You that when we feel empty, You are still full of promise. When hope feels lost, breathe life into weary hearts and remind us that You are still writing the story. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Romans 15:13
Lamentations 3:31–33

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Prayer for Financial Strain

Prayer:
Lord, we thank You that You are our Provider, not just our observer. Thank You that You know every need before we speak it. When resources feel tight and anxiety grows, remind us that You are faithful to supply what we need—often in ways we do not expect. Teach us to trust You daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Matthew 6:31–33
Philippians 4:19

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Prayer for Family Stress

Prayer:
Father, we thank You for the families You’ve placed in our lives—even when relationships feel strained. Thank You that You are a God of reconciliation and grace. Bring patience where emotions are raw, wisdom where conversations are hard, and peace where tension has taken hold. Heal what feels fractured. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Colossians 3:13
Romans 12:18

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Prayer for Facing Death

Prayer:
God of eternity, we thank You that death is not the end for those who belong to You. Thank You for the promise of resurrection and life beyond this world. When fear rises at the thought of death, remind us that You have already gone before us and secured our future. Replace fear with peace and confidence in Your promises. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Psalm 23:4
John 11:25–26

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Prayer for Doubt

Prayer:
Lord, we thank You that You do not reject us for our questions. Thank You that faith can coexist with uncertainty. When doubt clouds our trust, anchor us in what we know to be true about Your character. Strengthen our belief and meet us gently where our faith feels fragile. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Mark 9:24
Proverbs 3:5–6

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Prayer for Depression

Prayer:
Father, we thank You that darkness does not frighten You. Thank You that You meet us even when joy feels distant and hope feels thin. Lift the heaviness that presses on weary souls. Speak truth louder than despair and remind us that feelings are not the final authority—You are. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Psalm 42:11
Isaiah 61:3

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Prayer for Anger

Prayer:
God, we thank You that You are patient with our emotions and not threatened by our honesty. Thank You for welcoming even our anger into Your presence. Where bitterness has taken root, soften our hearts. Where rage masks grief, bring healing. Teach us to release what we cannot control and to trust You with justice and restoration. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Ephesians 4:26–27
Psalm 37:8

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Prayer for Lingering Illness

Prayer:
Lord, we thank You that You are faithful through long seasons, not just quick victories. Thank You that illness does not cancel Your purpose. When healing feels slow or incomplete, help us trust that You are still at work—refining, sustaining, and carrying us. Strengthen our faith in the waiting. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
James 1:2–4
Psalm 34:19

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Prayer for Chronic Pain

Prayer:
Father God, we thank You that You are present even when pain does not relent. Thank You that our suffering is never invisible to You. When pain lingers in our bodies and wears down our strength, remind us that You are near, sustaining us moment by moment. Give endurance where relief feels delayed, and peace where the body cries out. Hold us steady when pain tries to define us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Scripture Grounded In:
Isaiah 41:10
2 Corinthians 12:9