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Someone I know has Cancer Q: I would like advice on how to reach someone for Christ. Our church congregation is blessing a local family this Christmas, and I’m the “point person”. I am the contact person for the family. The family was chosen because the mom is battling stage 4 cancer. Words like terminal have not been used, but what she has is inoperable. I’m in daily contact with the lady, and I have found small moments to share my faith & give God the glory, but I feel a tugging on my heart to go further. The husband has said they are not church-going folks, and I do believe that the mom at least “knows of God”, but I haven’t asked about their relationship with Jesus. I know about evangelism, and participated lightly in a ministry in college, but I stumble over words and don’t want to be insensitive to this persons situation. I also don’t know when it’s the “right time” to open up a conversation. I know that God will give me what I need when I need it, and it will be the Hol...

Q: I need book recommendations (for a sister in Christ counseling someone) for an unbelieving friend who has terminal cancer. Anyone know of a book like that? (And perhaps, hopefully presents the Gospel in it as well?) A: It’s a tough needle to thread - obviously we know there’s much the unbeliever ought to be afraid of.  After presenting the gospel to your friend, mark chapters or books in the Bible to read. You can also mark and tag pages for the unsaved person to read in books noted below.   I hope these resources can help. James White was a hospital chaplain and he has a book called “ Grieving: your path back to peace ” .(1)    I’m not sure it’ll be for the person in your friend’s situation, but maybe. There’s also a book by R.C. Sproul called Enjoying God that might be helpful. I haven’t read these, but I know the people who are trustworthy to give a full gospel presentation. I’ll pray for your friend. The fear of death book , by Ray Comfort,(2) might be a...