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From high school student council to a degree in administrative and educational leadership, I have studied and lived leadership for most of my life. As I read the Bible in my daily devotions, I tend to focus on the biblical leaders and their characteristics that contributed to their successes and their failures. I love to review their exchanges with God and see how their humility or pride was evident in their growth as leaders. This led me to analyze the unique leadership principles that made Joshua so powerful and successful in his calling from God to establish the Promised Land. Join me in reading and reflecting on the Book of Joshua and how this warrior leader led his people with his javelin and his God.

"CANCER. It's funny how one little word can mean so much. And even though it's just a word, it can have so much meaning to someone who hears it. Cancer may not mean much to you, especially if it has never touched your life, but I can tell you first hand that when the doctor directs that little word to you, it means something. I remember when my doctor directed that word towards me: panic set in, a million thoughts started racing through my brain and soon my emotions began to take over. You have "it". There is nothing you can do but sit there and think, How did this happen? Why me? Are you sure? Even as those thoughts fill your head, you realize, it's true. The doctor was talking about you. What's next? Am I going to die? What about my family? My job? My life?"These are the real-life thoughts and questions that came to Joshua Gladden upon his cancer diagnosis in his early twenties. Newly married, about to embark on the journey of his life, his plans seemed to derail upon receiving this diagnosis. However, his whole outlook changed as he, his bride and their families slowly walked through the process.His hope in writing "I Have Cancer?" is that his personal experience can benefit others. Says Joshua, "Even though our experiences may not be the same, I believe that most people diagnosed with this disease ask similar questions. More than likely we feel some of the same emotions. Hopefully my story can help the reader better understand the thoughts and emotions that can be associated with someone on their cancer journey."

Have you ever been disappointed in yourself? In other people? So has God...all the time. He appoints us to be his people; in return, we disappoint him on a regular basis, yet he forgives and loves us. He wants more for us, so he always gives us another chance to keep our appointment. Don't believe me? Read Exodus. Our God never gives up on us. Never.Exodus is a story in the Bible about God, his people, and their escape from captivity to the Promised Land. Their story is our story, if you are a Bible believer. Our story is so significant that the Lord told Moses to write it down for all generations to remember. Our God never gives up on us. Never.