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This final episode in You are Beautiful talks about the light in the darkness, the Glimmers, the sisterhood that unite us in cancer.  Knitted knockersRuth and Naomi biblical (Where you go I will go and where you stay I will stay)Helping one another – sharing stories, women helping womenOne final poem in this series, titled “Glimmers”

How to deal with the wave of emotions after a setback from a post-cancer diagnosis?

This episode outlines post-cancer surgery challenges and symptoms to watch for.  Always discuss any changes with your medical professional.   Poem, "Sometimes My Life" written by Tina Conrad bridges the painful past and the hope in today with Jesus.

A short series about my mom's recent post-cancer life with helpful hints and a reminder that cancer is never really done and we are never fully in control.  This episode is a reminder that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL and even though you may not feel it, God works all things for good.

Discussing Jesus and his final days before the trial and crucifixion, how did Jesus spend his time, knowing what was to come: Washing feet of the disciplesTeaching a new commandment of loveCommunion with body and blood of JesusSinging a hymnIn deep prayerWhat can we learn about these final hours and apply to our lives?

Ending this season with a focus on Purpose How do we find our purpose in this life? Biblical examples of purpose - what does the Bible have to say vs. what our culture has to say? How do we make the most of this life and why purpose is important?

Listen as we dive into an episode on the power of mentorship in faith.   Personal examples of faith mentors- Special thank you to my parents, Teresa and MelissaBiblical examples of mentors including Jesus and his disciples, Paul and TimothyImportance of discipleship

The power of surrendering to God with our entire heart.   Biblical examples where others surrendered to GodBad connotations in this world of giving in / surrenderTimes when I had to surrender and the peace it provided

Talking about the human experience of Jesus and the times Jesus cried in the Bible.  Jesus Wept, Lazarus raising from the deadAll the times Jesus cried How Jesus lived a human experienceBeing moved by the Holy SpiritImportance of PRAY (Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield) Powerful 2-word verses in the Bible:  "Jesus Wept", "Rejoice Always" and "Pray Continually"

Digging into the poem Footsteps in the Sand and how Jesus carries us in tough times.  Jesus walks on water and calms the seas with the command of his voice.   Isaiah 46:4 "Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you.  I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you".  YouVersion Bible App:  Follow Jesus When You Doubt (5 Day Plan by Max Lucado).  Bring your doubts to Jesus, Jesus is the key to getting through storms in your life.

Who is Jesus?  The truth, healer, teacher, love, King, Lamb, Lion.  This episodes the story of the bleeding woman from Mark Chapter 5 and hearing this gospel while awaiting scan results to know if cancer had recurred.   Life after cancer can be difficult to navigate, from living with fear to living in the past and afraid to step too far into the future.  How do we live in the present with Jesus at the center of our lives?

Signs we see everywhere and how to discern God's signs from the World.  The importance of spending time with God and allowing the Holy Spirit to help us walk with Jesus, free from distractions of this world.

God allows trials as an invitation to His Plans & Purpose.   Why do trials happen?Why we need to Surrender to God's plansImportance of Feathers - how Psalm 91:4 is a source of comfort Releasing control

The importance of hope in the midst of life's storms.  Rainbows are God's promise to us and how rainbows showed up in my cancer diagnosis.

After 100 episodes of DJ Breast Cancer, I feel compelled to share a new journey about being curious about Jesus, turning to the Word of God for guidance and sharing my experiences along the way.  A new faith journey about the vine (Jesus).  Practical tips to a deeper relationship with Jesus through the Bible, Christian music and poetry.   John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches.  If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit, apart from me you can do nothing".   God is the gardener of our lives if we allow Jesus to be the vine.