Cancer Companions

Day 165 of 365. Battle Ready #4 of 5 - Christ, Steeped in Scripture by Thomas Sherrod.

“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17 NIV).

Arriving at the troubled adolescent hospital unit, I prepared my mind before walking through the door. The violent threats I had received the day before from one young man were still fresh in my mind. The proper clothes would be of little benefit if I did not have a healthy perspective. Who knows what the young man’s night had been like? He may have reconsidered his actions. He may be ready for reconciliation. I did not know. All I could do was be sure of my motives and intentions. At first glance, he did not appear to have had a good night. The scowl on his face and the tension in his body spoke volumes. I prayed he would be receptive to our efforts to reach him.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/battle-ready-4-of-5-steeped-in-scripture

We are overwhelmed with gratitude. Here is what YOU are helping make happen during the 2026 Cancer Prayer-A-Thon:

🙏 1,400 prayers offered for cancer patients. 140% of our goal.
🎉 14 out of 14 prayer teams raised funds. Every single one.
🩵 $18,225 raised -- and we are SO close to the finish line.

We are just $1,775 away from our $20,000 goal -- and we believe this community can close that gap.

If you have not yet given, or feel led to give one more time, today is the day. Every dollar goes directly toward ensuring no cancer patient walks alone.
Give now and help us finish strong: cancercompanion.org/hope-builder-form

Day 162 of 365. Battle Ready #1 of 5 - Be Strong in the Lord by Thomas Sherrod.

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand” (Ephesians 6:13 NIV).

After college graduation and before leaving for seminary, I worked as a counselor in a hospital for troubled adolescents. In many ways, it was an eye-opening yet sad time. I saw what a lack of love, guidance, and family structure can do to a young person. There were a lot of angry teenagers trying to process some complex and conflicting emotions. One afternoon a particularly irate sixteen-year-old young man got into a physical altercation with a few staff members. He became verbally threatening at the end of our shift, daring us to return the next day. My blood pressure was definitely elevated as I left to drive home. What was I going to do? I was scheduled to work the next day. The young man was obviously disturbed and had a history of violence.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/battle-ready-1-of-5-be-strong-in-the-lord

Day 2 of the Prayer-A-Thon and the prayers keep coming. 💜

Here is where we stand:
🙏 1,380 prayers offered so far
👥 83 Prayer Champions praying
💛 $13,225 raised for cancer patients

Cancer patients across the country are being lifted up by name today. Thank you for being part of this. Share this post and invite one more person to pray with us before the week is over. https://cancercompanions.org/prayer-a-thon