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Things change,

people change,

friends change,

places change,

careers change,

economics change,

but God will never change. #unchanginggod

Things change and people fade, but God is always constant. #dependongod

Your comfort might change,

your situation might change,

the people around you might change,

everything you trusted might change,

but GOD NEVER CHANGES! #everythingchanges

The world is changing,

systems are changing,

beliefs are changing,

people are changing.

But what we can still depend on is an unchanging God in a changing world! #friendscomeandgo

Seasons change, nations rise and fall, and men rise to power and fall aside, while God remains the same. #greatisthyfaithfulness

In a world where everything and everyone changes, we can depend on God’s faithfulness. #relyongod

Never rely on people and circumstances, they can change anytime, rely on God.

He loves you and it never changes. #godisfaithful

God never changes.

What God was, God is.

What God is, and was, God will be. #godsfaithfulness

God doesn’t change.

People do. #faithfulnessofgod

All but God is changing day-by-day. #thelordisfaithful

God does not change with the times like we do. #hisfaithfulness

God does not change because of what you do. #godneverchanges

Everything changes except God.

God will always be God. #changeisconstant

Nothing in this world will remain the same.

Only God will never change.

Do not place your trust in anything other than God.

He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. #changehappens

While our situations and feelings may change, the God we worship does not.

He is UNCHANGING and FAITHFUL. #changeisinevitable

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[mrsronan]

Last Thursday (March 7) I got to speak to a large Women’s Bible Study in San Francisco. I attended the study for three years and have quite a few friends still involved. Here’s what I said. (Health update and other details below the speech.) Also, it won't hurt my feelings at all if you skip the speech and just read the health update. :)

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I’m thankful I get to be here with you ladies this morning. You are always such a blessing. Malene and Karen invited me to give an update on how I’m doing. Most of you know me, but let me introduce myself to those of you I’m not yet acquainted with. My husband and I grew up in Cincinnati Ohio, I’ve served as a missionary to Haiti and spent two years teaching in China. My husband and I believed God called us to San Francisco so we moved here four months after we got married in 2006. When we got here everything that could go wrong went wrong, including losing our housing on the same day I found out I was unexpectedly pregnant. That surprise pregnancy led me to seek help at Alpha Pregnancy Center, the pregnancy ended in miscarriage but I never forgot that Alpha was ready to walk with me and find solutions to all of my concerns. Later I went back to Alpha, but as a staff member and I eventually became the director. I spent almost a decade running that ministry until I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and had to resign.  I’ve been going through chemo and radiation treatments since July 2016.  

Before I give you an update on my health I want to tell you a story that will explain my perspective on this challenge.*  

The day I arrived at my new home in Haiti where I would live for a year, I walked into a house that had been robbed. Everything was gone- furniture, curtains, dishes, everything except the kitchen sink. I had met my roommate for the year one day earlier, Shelley lived in the house the year before and knew our neighbors well. She assured me that since we were back and our neighbors loved her, the house would now be safe and nothing more would be stolen. I didn’t believe her. We had just a couple hours to drop our things off before needing to leave for a meeting at the school where we’d be teaching. On my way out the door for the meeting, I silently prayed, “Lord, if our house gets robbed tonight, please don’t let them take my radio, my guitar, or the vase from Morocco Kellie gave me.”

When we got home that night, our house had been ravished. Clothes were strewn everywhere, Shelley’s nice camera— gone. The sheets off our other roommate’s bed— gone. I made it to my room in the back of the house and did a quick scan of my bedroom: my radio was there, check; my guitar was there, check; my vase— gone! What!? Didn’t God hear my prayer? Why would the thieves want my vase anyway? It was just a small memento that wouldn’t mean anything to anyone but me. My heart sank. I felt robbed. But just as quickly as my heart sank, the Holy Spirit began to speak: “Chastidy, I didn’t bring you here this year to look at that vase. I am the same whether or not that vase is on top of your dresser. I haven’t changed and I am worthy of your praise with or without that vase.” My heart responded, “Oh, check. Yes, Lord, I trust you. I’ll praise you. Thanks for being the same and being good no matter what I’ve lost.” A moment later, a fellow teacher who had come to help walked in the door and said, “I found this on the street, does this belong to you?” and held up my vase.

That small momentary loss and the Holy Spirit speaking to my heart taught me how to get through larger losses that aren’t temporary. When my mom was murdered, when I had multiple miscarriages, when my marriage has been difficult, and many other times of loss I’ve gone back to that moment and remembered God is the same no matter what I might be losing. 

To be honest, the months since November have been filled with loss.  

My grandfather died because of lung cancer. 

Five of my other friends have died as well (three cancer related deaths).

My landlord promised me a bigger apartment and even gave me the keys then changed her mind and took the keys back. 

The clinical trial I’ve been on has stopped shrinking my tumors. (More on this below) 

But amidst these tragedies there have been some triumphs. 

I was given the Gianna Molla award and spoke to 50,000 people. 

My daughter turned 3 and sweetly told me I set up her party so nice and perfect. 

I turned 40 even though some medical professionals never thought I’d live this long. My husband, family, and friends threw me two surprise birthday parties. 

So I find myself responding to all of this in a few ways

Crying out to God in mourning and in thanksgiving. 

Praying for others as well as myself. 

Singing Amazing Grace and really meaning every word of all 7 verses.

Returning to scripture and asking God to keep His word as the foundation of my heart.

Some of the verses that I’m returning to over and over have become anthems for me that I go to daily to set my heart and mind in the right place.  

Hebrews 13.8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Reminding me that with or without cancer, God is still worthy of praise. For me, all these efforts to get treatment and extend my life are primarily for my three year old little girl. I don’t want her to have the pain of growing up with out her mom. But, this verse reminds me that God is the same and worthy of our praise even if she does grow up with out a mom.

I also go back to the story of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego from Daniel 3. 

You probably remember the story well. Everyone in their town was  told to bow down and worship a false god. The punishment for refusing was to be thrown into a fiery furnace. Everyone worshipped the gold statue, but Shadrach Meshach and Abednego refused to follow suit. Some people told the king and he was furious. 

Here’s how the Message version of the Bible tells the rest of the story:

The king questioned them and gave them a second chance to obey.

16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, “Your threat means nothing to us. If you throw us in the fire, the God we serve can rescue us from your roaring furnace and anything else you might cook up, O king. But even if he doesn’t, it wouldn’t make a bit of difference, O king. We still wouldn’t serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up.”

19-23 Nebuchadnezzar, his face purple with anger, cut off Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He ordered the furnace fired up seven times hotter than usual. He ordered some strong men to tie them up, hands and feet, and throw them into the roaring furnace. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, bound hand and foot, fully dressed from head to toe, were pitched into the roaring fire. Because the king was in such a hurry and the furnace was so hot, flames from the furnace killed the men who carried Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to it, while the fire raged around Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

24 Suddenly King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in alarm and said, “Didn’t we throw three men, bound hand and foot, into the fire?”

“That’s right, O king,” they said.

25 “But look!” he said. “I see four men, walking around freely in the fire, completely unharmed! And the fourth man looks like a son of the gods!”

Some people say that is Jesus; I love that even though they were in a literal fire, they weren’t in it alone.  They had to go through the fire, but Jesus went through it with them.

26 Nebuchadnezzar went to the door of the roaring furnace and called in, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the most High God, come out here!”

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego walked out of the fire.

27 Everyone gathered around to examine them and discovered that the fire hadn’t so much as touched the three men—not a hair singed, not a scorch mark on their clothes, not even the smell of fire on them! 

Next the king praises God. Shadrach Meshach and Abednego’s fiery challenge 

Gives the king a fiery passion to praise God.

28 Nebuchadnezzar said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel and rescued his servants who trusted in him! They ignored the king’s orders and laid their bodies on the line rather than serve or worship any god but their own.

29 “Therefore I issue this decree: no one should speak against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. No other god can pull off a rescue like this.”

Friends, I’m in a battle where I can say— Only God can pull off the kind of rescue I need. 

But, I’d bet half my bank account most of you have felt that too.  Maybe you’ve had severe health issues,  maybe you’ve needed the courage to leave an abusive relationship,  maybe you’ve had the sorrow of losing a child,  maybe you’ve been plagued with overwhelming anxiety… 

I’m guessing that everyone of you have had a time when you thought, “only God can rescue me from this.” 

I look back at all those trials I mentioned earlier and see, yes, He jumped into the fire with me on all of them and pulled me out and actually it made me stronger than before.  So, right now, in this fire of cancer, I’m looking to the God who has rescued me time and time again and saying “I know you are able to rescue me, and I believe you will, but even if you don’t I will still praise you.”

The final scripture I return to as an anthem I’ve read with you before. Psalm 118. 

I’d like to share some of it with you again today

Psalm 118

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;

    his love endures forever.

2 Let Israel say:

    “His love endures forever.”

3 Let the house of Aaron say:

“His love endures forever.”

4  Let those who fear the Lord say:

    “His love endures forever.”

5 When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord;

    he brought me into a spacious place.

6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.

    What can mere mortals do to me?

7 The Lord is with me; he is my helper.

 …

8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord

    than to trust in humans.

9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord

    than to trust in princes.

I’m saying it’s better to trust in the Lord 

than medicine or doctors

13 I was pushed back and about to fall,

    but the Lord helped me.

14 The Lord is my strength and my defense[a];

    he has become my salvation.

15 Shouts of joy and victory

    resound in the tents of the righteous:

17 I will not die but live,

    and will proclaim what the Lord has done.

21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me;

    you have become my salvation.

27 The Lord is God,

    and he has made his light shine on us.

…

28 You are my God, and I will praise you;

    you are my God, and I will exalt you.

29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;

    his love endures forever.

 Verse 17 is something I’ve especially clung to. 

At first I thought, I will live and not die so that when I am healed from cancer I can tell the miraculous story of how God healed me and what seemed impossible with man is possible with God. And, that is still what I’m counting on. 

But, I’ve begun to think I’m alive today. I can tell what God has done today. I can tell you today that He has been with me in the trenches of every fire I’ve had to walk through, and he has used them all for the good of many lives and souls. 

And, when I return to scripture it allows me to fix my thoughts on Jesus. He endured the cross scorning its shame for the joy that was set before him. And remembering that He did that, and being bought with his blood gives me the strength to be content in a small apartment, to endure the disease of cancer, and to get through the other pains that come with life in a fallen world but doing so with joy because of the promise of a glorious eternity. 

Two nights ago, as I was putting my daughter to bed we were singing “what can wash a way my sins” and she stopped me mid song and said, “Mommy mommy, the blood of Jesus, it can heal everything. Even if you die it can heal you.” 

If I could leave you with any thought this morning it would be that. The blood of Jesus can heal anything you have going on in your life. Remember He never changes even when our circumstances do, lay your burdens at the foot of His cross, and let His blood bringing healing to your life.  

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HEALTH UPDATE

So, what does it mean for me that the clinical trial isn’t shrinking my tumors? To catch some of you up to speed on what I’ve done before I answer that, I’ve already done 3 kinds of chemo and radiation. The clinical trial I’ve been in is my fourth form of treatment. There are no other FDA approved treatments that have been effective at treating my kind of cancer. I have a biopsy scheduled for Thursday. The results of the biopsy will show if the immunotherapy trial I’ve been on has changed the genetic make up of my tumors. If it has I can continue on the trial. If it hasn’t then I’ll need to start searching for other clinical trials or treatments at different hospitals and clinics. My oncologist thinks I’ll have to begin a search for other clinical trials. She is willing to help me. My family might have to move in order for me to continue to have effective treatment options. I’m really hoping that I won’t have to move, but if we do have to move there’s a promising clinical trial in Cleveland that I’m looking into which would get me closer to my family and I’d be thankful for that. Yet, I am willing to go wherever I need to get treatments. I’ll try to write a short update after I get my biopsy results. 

Separately I had a chalazion in my eye. It has healed. 

OTHER UPDATES

I’m still a super Warriors fan and even though they’ve had a few embarrassing losses recently they are still number 1 in the western conference and still the favorites to be champions this year. 

I lead prayer in the SF Prayer Room every Wednesday night from 6-9 pm.  I’d love it if you join me some time. 

My landlord offered to let us move to a bigger apartment and even gave us the keys. She later changed her mind and took the keys back. I was absolutely heartbroken and cried for days. Now, I’m wondering if God kept us from moving because we might have to move so I can get treatment elsewhere. 

We were gifted tickets to see Hamilton and loved it! It left me wanting to live in a way that gives others freedom. 

My husband, family, and friends threw me TWO surprise birthday parties. I’ve lived to be 40 and I’m pretty thankful about that. 

I threw a small birthday party for Catica. The week after her party she snuggled up on my lap and we had this conversation,  C: Mama, you did such a good job. Me: A good job on what, Baby? C: My party. You set everything up so nice and perfect.  My heart melted.  

PRAYER REQUEST

Please pray for miraculous results to this biopsy and miraculous healing. God is able to do more than we can ask or imagine. 

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*I know I’ve already told this story on my blog before but I love to share it whenever I can as it keeps my perspective in check. 

[theupwardcall]

Do you desire God's glory? Are you ready to let go of the world and carry your cross? Wondering how it all works? #readscripture Hebrews 12:2 - We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. BECAUSE OF THE JOY (GLORY) awaiting Him, HE ENDURED THE CROSS, disregarding its shame. NOE HE IS SEATED IN THE PLACE OF HONOR beside God’s throne. #followtheleader #goddoesnotchange #pickupyourcross #godsglory https://www.instagram.com/p/CMkI9_QlyFC/?igshid=1ezeccf4gd0ff

[ad4u]

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[omahacheeks-blog]

James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. #james1v17 #godgiventalent #workoutmotivation #gratitude #goddoesnotchange #larrybird

[thedustyscholar]

One of the most important lessons the Holy Spirit desires to teach us regards the unchangeableness of our Creator. It is one of His most beloved aspects and yet an aspect to be feared with holy fear. Many ppl desire to know what will happen in the future. Their hunger for the hidden things comes at the cost of their love for the revealed things many times. One of the most valuable things revealed to us regarding the future is very often overlooked and not valued by these seekers and it is this: that God doesn’t change. Everything that lies before us happens bc God doesn’t change. Bc His qualification of holiness doesn’t change. Bc His standard of righteousness doesn’t change. Bc His method of justice doesn’t change. The Holy Spirit desires to teach us the revealed things, bc too often we are blind to them. He wants to open our eyes and our ears and our minds to all things God has laid open to us. He wants to lead us to the tree of life, but we are still so allured by tree of knowledge. If we would allow the Holy Spirit’s voice to pierce thru the shrieking of our carnal desires, to quiet our spinning minds and its imaginations and reasonings what would He be saying? I believe He is saying God doesn’t change. It’s time to go back and re learn everything you’ve been taught with the perspective of God doesn’t change. #goddoesnotchange #godisperfect #hiswayisperfect #eschatology #endtimes #prophecy #revelation #bookofrevelation #holyspirit #treeoflife

[brministries]

God is solid, unchanging, cannot manipulate #trust #surrender #thanks #Godisgood #Goddoesnotchange #Godisthesame #Godisasolidrock #solidrock #firm #foundation #answertofear

[yemgunter]

Rosh Hashanah began at sunset. Powerful time on earth in the spirit. God spoke: Promotion, Placement, Process, Test, Favor, Retreat, Return, Recover All, Restoration and final instruction (for me) to fight (WARSHIP) for my life (both natural and spiritual). Reflecting on where I missed the mark this past year, scriptures to stand on for deeper spiritual growth and clarity from Christ as to WHERE my steps are ordered. #roshhashana #selfreflection #forgiveness #yomkippur #sealed #daysofawe #MessianicJew #Jesus #GodDoesNOTChange #seasons #HighHolyDays #PrayingForMyselfFIRST #GettingLogsOutMyEyes

[latino-pride]

GOD IS GOD .. No matter what ! GOD WILL ... despite the circumstances ! #myprayerjournal, #Godisable, #Godomnipotent, #Goddoesnotchange, #Godcan.

[hobbitnick]

ALL THE NOTES AT CHURCH! #comeHolySpirit #Goddoesnotchange #picturenotes (at Trinity Presbyterian Church)

[troubledontlast1]

THOUGH YOU HAVE CHANGED A THOUSAND TIMES, HE HAS NOT CHANGED ONCE. #repost @repentancecry We can put no real confidence in anything else, for nothing and no one besides God is completely trustworthy and reliable. The greatest security against disorientation and disruptions of change is reliance on the unchanging God. #godisfaithful Our Creator made us, and He is faithful in all His promises. No matter what changes may come your way, you can depend on Him to fulfill what He has promised. #putyourtrustingod If it was a sin 100 years ago, it’s still a sin today. Don’t water down the Gospel for this offended generation. #goddoesnotchange What you have done has not changed who God is. #goddoesntchange Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things are passing; God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who possesses God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. #godneverchanges God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?- Num.23:19 #peoplearefickle The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever.- Is.40:8 #godsword Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.- Heb.13:8 #godswords The only thing in life that’s constant is change and God. #ficklepeople Those who died yesterday had plans for this morning. And those who died this morning had plans for tonight. Don’t take life for granted. In the blink of an eye, everything can change. So forgive often and live with all your heart. You may never get to have that chance again. #putyourfaithinnoman Everything can change in just one day. #theficklenessofpeople Just like the weather, people change. #godremainsthesame #peoplechange Despite the fact that everything on earth changes, God declares, “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed (Mal.3:6).” The Creator never changes, in the sense that He is invariable in His nature, character, and integrity. His acts may change, but His essential ways never change. This truth gives us confidence in the midst of unsettling times. (at Mount Juliet, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byxvlv3F3_j/?igshid=rxc18dbwue01

[troubledontlast1]

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