Cancer Companions

Cancer Companions This is done through Christian cancer support groups and one-to-one peer counseling. This is the vision of Cancer Companions.

Cancer Companions' mission is to train, equip and support church volunteers to provide safe, supportive environments for cancer families to draw closer to Christ. Imagine churches all over America intentionally reaching out into the lives of cancer families in their community. Imagine church volunteers being in the midst of a person’s cancer journey to offer companionship and hope. Whether meeting

one on one at a coffee shop or gathering with others in a Christian support group, patients, survivors and their loved ones find the connections they need to draw closer to Christ on their cancer journey.

Cancer Companions Founder and Executive Director, Karen Tripp, is at the ONS Congress Oncology Nursing Society! Help us ...
05/14/2026

Cancer Companions Founder and Executive Director, Karen Tripp, is at the ONS Congress Oncology Nursing Society! Help us send her some prayers for a wonderful experience.

Day 135 of 365. Miracles, Musings, and Music by David Gira.“As I thought of you, I moaned, ‘God, where are you?’ I’m ove...
05/14/2026

Day 135 of 365. Miracles, Musings, and Music by David Gira.

“As I thought of you, I moaned, ‘God, where are you?’ I’m overwhelmed with despair as I wait for your help to arrive” (Psalm 77:3 TPT).‬‬

The Psalmist faced a crisis and needed divine intervention. He poured out his complaint to God. He cried out for God’s compassion. He ventured out in search of God. His grace was nowhere to be found. The Lord seemed to be out to lunch.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/miracles-musings-and-music

Day 134 of 365. The Way of Escape by Thomas Sherrod.“God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what y...
05/13/2026

Day 134 of 365. The Way of Escape by Thomas Sherrod.

“God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV).

I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital for thirty-two years. I cannot count the number of times well-meaning people would quote the phrase, “God won’t put anything more on you than you can bear.” I would cringe! To think God gave me cancer because He knew I could handle it is disgusting and does not represent the God of grace, forgiveness, and love that I know. The second part of the false quote mentioned above goes something like this, “I wish God didn’t have so much faith in me.” First of all, God is not the cause of our cancer. Furthermore, when we go through difficult experiences, it isn’t because God has faith in us.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/the-way-of-escape

Two days in and we are SO encouraged by the response to our Prayer-A-Thon launch!Did you know? 91% of cancer patients in...
05/13/2026

Two days in and we are SO encouraged by the response to our Prayer-A-Thon launch!

Did you know? 91% of cancer patients in our program report a DECREASE in anxiety. Prayer is not just hopeful -- it is powerful.

If you have not signed up yet, there is still time -- and we would love for you to bring someone with you! Share this post with one person in your life who loves someone with cancer.

Register: cancercompanion.org/prayer-a-thon

Day 133 of 365. The Lord is Our Refuge by Tom Corbell.“Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of ref...
05/12/2026

Day 133 of 365. The Lord is Our Refuge by Tom Corbell.

“Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me” (Psalm 31:2-3 NIV).

The Lord God Himself is our refuge and our fortress. In today’s verses the psalmist cries out, “Be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me!” As believers in Jesus, we experience the very real presence of God Himself with us, moment by moment and day by day. What an incredible gift to those on a cancer journey.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/the-lord-is-our-refuge

Day 132 of 365. My Superhero Jesus and His Team by Ashley Taylor.“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He car...
05/11/2026

Day 132 of 365. My Superhero Jesus and His Team by Ashley Taylor.

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7 NIV).

My husband, James, without hesitation, had been with me at every appointment. And there were a lot—from testing, to diagnosis, to surgery, to a treatment plan. His presence was such a calming force. On one of our drives to Duke Cancer Center, I remember him grabbing my hand and holding it. Tears still run down my face when I think about how much that moment meant to me.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/my-superhero-jesus-and-his-team

IT'S HERE! The Cancer Companions Prayer-A-Thon is officially OPEN for registration!Starting TODAY, you can sign up to be...
05/11/2026

IT'S HERE! The Cancer Companions Prayer-A-Thon is officially OPEN for registration!

Starting TODAY, you can sign up to be part of something truly powerful -- a 5-day national prayer event for cancer patients, June 8-12.

Choose your role:
PRAYER CHAMPION -- Join a cancer prayer team and pray daily June 8-12 (free!)
HOPE BUILDER -- Support the ministry with a gift so no one walks alone

14 prayer teams. One mission: surround cancer patients with the hope of Christ.

Register now: cancercompanion.org/prayer-a-thon

Share this post and help us reach our goal of 200 prayer champions and $20,000 raised!

Day 131 of 365. The Long View by Thomas Sherrod.“In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here” (Genesis...
05/10/2026

Day 131 of 365. The Long View by Thomas Sherrod.

“In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here” (Genesis 15:16a NIV).

I have an adorable niece who has a brother three years older than her. Her brother lost his first tooth and was informed that the “tooth fairy” would be bringing money in exchange for his tooth. She was appalled! “What about me?” she complained. It didn’t seem fair in her world. She lobbied to change the current reward system. She looked at her parents with contempt, longing for a new administration. It did not soothe her ruffled feathers to be told she would be the recipient of the same blessing in a few years. A few years in the life of a four-year-old seems like an eternity.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/the-long-view

Day 130 of 365. The Wind Blows Where It Wishes by Tom Corbell.“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, b...
05/09/2026

Day 130 of 365. The Wind Blows Where It Wishes by Tom Corbell.

“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit” (John 3:8 ESV).

In the normal visitation timeframe, a Hospice chaplain visits his/her patients once every two weeks. I was driving down Interstate 40 West going back to the office. All of a sudden I felt an incredible need to go see a patient I had seen less than a week before. I got off at the next exit and went to her home. Her daughter opened the door and started crying. She took me immediately to her mother’s bedroom, as she had declined in health in a matter of days.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/the-wind-blows-where-it-wishes

3 DAYS UNTIL LAUNCH!In just 3 days, you will be able to officially sign up for the Cancer Companions Prayer-A-Thon -- ou...
05/08/2026

3 DAYS UNTIL LAUNCH!

In just 3 days, you will be able to officially sign up for the Cancer Companions Prayer-A-Thon -- our 2nd annual 5-day national prayer event for cancer patients.

June 8-12, thousands of people will pray TOGETHER for cancer patients by name. Every prayer offered represents someone bathed in the hope of Christ.

May 11th -- that is the day. Set a reminder. Tell a friend. Share this post.

Day 129 of 365. What God Has Prepared For You by David Gira.“So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to ...
05/08/2026

Day 129 of 365. What God Has Prepared For You by David Gira.

“So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, ‘On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided’” (Genesis 22:14 NIV).

Where will the money come from to pay for cancer treatment? The strength? The words to tell your kids? How will you find the right oncologist? Know what to do? Will friends and family help? While you may not know how or when, “the Lord will provide” (Genesis 22:14).

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/the-lord-will-provide

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