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This final episode in You are Beautiful talks about the light in the darkness, the Glimmers, the sisterhood that unite us in cancer. 

• Knitted knockers
• Ruth and Naomi biblical (Where you go I will go and where you stay I will stay)
• Helping one another – sharing stories, women helping women
• One final poem in this series, titled “Glimmers”

How to deal with the wave of emotions after a setback from a post-cancer diagnosis?  

This episode outlines post-cancer surgery challenges and symptoms to watch for.  Always discuss any changes with your medical professional.  

Poem, "Sometimes My Life" written by Tina Conrad bridges the painful past and the hope in today with Jesus.

A short series about my mom's recent post-cancer life with helpful hints and a reminder that cancer is never really done and we are never fully in control. 

This episode is a reminder that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL and even though you may not feel it, God works all things for good.  

Discussing Jesus and his final days before the trial and crucifixion, how did Jesus spend his time, knowing what was to come:

• Washing feet of the disciples
• Teaching a new commandment of love
• Communion with body and blood of Jesus
• Singing a hymn
• In deep prayer

What can we learn about these final hours and apply to our lives?

Ending this season with a focus on Purpose

How do we find our purpose in this life?

Biblical examples of purpose - what does the Bible have to say vs. what our culture has to say?

How do we make the most of this life and why purpose is important?

Listen as we dive into an episode on the power of mentorship in faith.  

• Personal examples of faith mentors- Special thank you to my parents, Teresa and Melissa
• Biblical examples of mentors including Jesus and his disciples, Paul and Timothy
• Importance of discipleship

The power of surrendering to God with our entire heart.  

• Biblical examples where others surrendered to God
• Bad connotations in this world of giving in / surrender
• Times when I had to surrender and the peace it provided

Talking about the human experience of Jesus and the times Jesus cried in the Bible. 

• Jesus Wept, Lazarus raising from the dead
• All the times Jesus cried 
• How Jesus lived a human experience
• Being moved by the Holy Spirit
• Importance of PRAY (Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield) 

Powerful 2-word verses in the Bible:  "Jesus Wept", "Rejoice Always" and "Pray Continually"

Digging into the poem Footsteps in the Sand and how Jesus carries us in tough times.  Jesus walks on water and calms the seas with the command of his voice.  

Isaiah 46:4 "Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you.  I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you". 

YouVersion Bible App:  Follow Jesus When You Doubt (5 Day Plan by Max Lucado).  Bring your doubts to Jesus, Jesus is the key to getting through storms in your life.