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An invitation to a miracle
Lisa Cooper Lisa Cooper

An invitation to a miracle

When life leaves us empty-handed, God asks us to bring what little we have. From a jar of oil to loaves and fishes, His miracles begin in our insufficiency. This is my story of survival, faith, and cookies — and an invitation to discover how your own miracle might begin with what’s already in your house.

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The great illusion
Lisa Cooper Lisa Cooper

The great illusion

When I was told my kidneys were failing, I thought I had no time left. Fighting cancer led me to the edge of despair, until surrender brought peace. The Great Illusion is about letting go of control, trusting God with each step, and discovering that the miracle we seek begins in His hands.

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The whisper
Lisa Cooper Lisa Cooper

The whisper

When cancer stripped away hope, and treatments offered no guarantees, I prayed for a sign. In the hum of an MRI machine, God answered, not in thunder, but in a whisper. The Whisper is a story of late-stage cancer, hard choices, and the peace that comes when we recognize His voice in our suffering.

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A fresh take on unfairness
Lisa Cooper Lisa Cooper

A fresh take on unfairness

Cancer isn’t unfair. It’s part of life’s fragile gift. In A Fresh Take on Unfairness, I share how terminal illness deepened my gratitude, shifted my perspective, and revealed the beauty of ordinary days. With faith, gratitude, and love, each sunrise becomes a blessing, every moment a reminder that God lavishes us with more than we deserve.

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I have cancer
Lisa Cooper Lisa Cooper

I have cancer

One month I was planning an anniversary trip. Weeks later, I was told I had multiple myeloma. I Have Cancer is the story of my diagnosis, the shock of hearing those words, and the faith and strength I’ve uncovered along the way. If you’re searching for hope in suffering, you’ll find a safe place here.

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The God of Saturdays
Lisa Cooper Lisa Cooper

The God of Saturdays

In The God of Saturdays, I reflect on the silence between Good Friday and Easter and the Saturdays of my own life, those days of despair, regret, and waiting. Like Peter and Mary, I’ve learned that the only way through is surrender. Even in silence, God remains faithful, present, and unshakably true.

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