New Hope Ministries
members.aol.com/jpacko/index.html

New Hope Ministries specializes in a 12 step approach found in Dr. John Packo's book, Coping with Cancer & Other Life-Threatening Diseases. The purpose of this book is to help persons replace negative thoughts with the 12 Biblical principles. This takes place by filling the heart with the healing Word of Gof which results in new hope for healing. The site has information about Dr. Packo's workshops and seminars.

Praying through Cancer
www.prayingthroughcancer.com

This is a new website based on a book published in May 2006, Praying through Cancer: Set your heart free from fear. It's a 90-day devotional for women edited by two long-time cancer survivors, with contributions from about 50 cancer survivors from around the country. (I have four devotionals in the book.) Readers will feel as though they're meeting kindred spirits and old friends, who come alongside them in their journey, encouraging and understanding like no one else can. It's appropriate for those who have been newly diagnosed, as well as those already in treatment.

Rest Ministries
P.O. Box 502928
San Diego, CA 92150
1-888-751-REST
www.RestMinistries.org

Rest Ministries, Inc. [TM] is a non-profit Christian organization that exists to serve people who live with chronic illness or pain, and their families, by providing spiritual, emotional, relational, and practical support through a variety of resources, including HopeKeepers® Magazine, Bible studies and small group materials. HopeKeepers® support groups are support groups/Bible studies designed to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of the person who lives with chronic illness or pain, through a Christian environment.

Cross Search Directory
www.CrossSearch.com

This is an online directory of Christian-based websites. You can access them by category or keyword, such as health, illness etc. You'll need to use your own discretion as you search here as I am not familiar with these hundreds of sites, but something helpful could turn up.

Believe in Miracles, but Trust in Jesus by Adrian Rogers, Crossway Books, Wheaton, Ill., 1997. A study of the seven miracles recorded in the Gospel of John showing that the purpose of every miracle is to set our sights on the real answer to our needs: Jesus.

Bend in the Road by David Jeremiah, Word Publishing, Nashville, 2000. Cancer survivor/author/pastor Dr. David Jeremiah shares how to experience God when your world caves in.

Coping with Cancer by John Packo, Camp Hill, Pa., 1991. A pastor/cancer survivor shares 12 creative choices cancer patients can make to fight cancer, beginning with "I did not choose cancer, but I choose to trust God for courage to cope with it." Extremely balanced look at roles of conventional therapies and spiritual resources.

Death and the Life After by Billy Graham, Word Publishing, Dallas, 1987. Helps people get practically and spiritually ready to die by addressing such issues as the afterlife, euthanasia, suicide and living wills.

Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey, Zondervan Publishing, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1988. A treatise on suffering which answers three questions posed by sufferers: Is God unfair? Is God silent? and Is God hidden?

God, Medicine & Miracles by Dr. Daniel E. Fountain, Harold Shaw Publishers,1999. This missionary doctor shares real-life stories and insightful studies to develop a balance between faith, medicine and ultimate spiritual hope.

The Healing Power of a Christian Mind by Dr. William Backus, Bethany House Publishers, Minneapolis, 1996. A psychologist discusses how biblical truth can keep people healthy.

If God is So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad? by David Biebel, Revell, 1989. A discussion of suffering and God's part in it based on the two seemingly contradictory premises that "sometimes life is agony" and "our loving God is in control."

Israel's Divine Healer by Michael Brown, Zondervan Publishing, 1995. A complete and systematic look at God as the Divine Healer. Written by a Messianic Jewish pastor/scholar.

Life is Tough, but God is Faithful by Sheila Walsh, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, 1999. Encouraging insight into God's presence in the midst of our questions and struggles.

A Path Through Suffering by Elisabeth Elliott. Servant Publications, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1990. Discovering the relationship between God's mercy and our pain. Written by religion professor/author whose first husband was murdered and her second died from cancer.

When God & Cancer Meet: True stories of hope and healing by Lynn Eib, Tyndale House Publishers, 2002. Eighteen real life stories of God's amazing touch in the lives (body, mind and spirit) of cancer patients and their families, as well as a chapter on oncologist Dr. Marc Hirsh's spiritual journey to become a Messianic Jew. Written for believers, as well as seekers.

When God Doesn't Heal Now by Larry Keefauver, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, 2000. This excellent book sheds biblical clarity on dangerous myths about healing which can sabotage faith and erode hope. How to walk by faith while facing pain, suffering or death.

When God Doesn't Make Sense by James Dobson, Tyndale House, Wheaton, Ill., 1993. An immensely practical book for those struggling with trials and heartaches they can't understand; helping them to see God is not betraying them in their time of need.

When God Says No by Leith Anderson, Bethany House Publishers, Minneapolis, Minn., 1996. Discovering the God of Hope behind the answer we'd rather not hear. A thorough, biblical probe of the great mysteries of prayer.

When God Weeps by Joni Eareckson Tada, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1997. Written by a 30-year quadriplegic and a pastor. Tackles tough questions about heaven, hell, horrors and hardships and why God allows suffering.

Where is God When It Hurts? by Philip Yancey, Zondervan Publishing, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1990. A thought-provoking look at the hard questions believers ask when suffering and trials come.

Why Me?: A Doctor Looks at the Book of Job by Dr. Diane Komp, Intervarsity Press, 2001. A Yale medical professor of pediatric oncology tackles the painful questions of suffering by sharing modern-day "Job" stories.

Will God Heal Me? by Ronald Dunn, Multnomah Books, Sisters, Ore., 1997. An excellent scriptural dissertation on healing, including a chapter on the doctrine of "Atonement Healing. Especially good for those being told that healing is guaranteed if they only believe.

For a complete list of all the books in my Patient Library, click here.