At the age of four, Joshua Goodling was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The doctors gave him only one week to live, and said his chances of survival were zero! That was over 40 years ago, so it's been a LONG week. Joshua's life story, messages, and writings have been an encouragement and inspiration to people all over the world.
Mark Twain is quoted as saying; "If Christ were here now there is one thing he would not be - a Christian." And the sad truth is, the way many people who claim to be Christians today live... More > their lives, Mr. Twain would be correct. A Christian by definition is a person who believes in and strives to live as Jesus Christ would live. Christianity is not an organized religion, it is not a certain denomination, it is a way of life.
I see a major dilemma in the world, of people claiming to be of the Christian faith, but not acting in a manner that backs up their claim. People such as these ruin and destroy the name of God, and devastate the impression that the world has of true Christianity.
The problem is there are many people who know about God from what they've heard at church, things their parents have told them, and programs they've seen on television. However, just knowing about God doesn't change lives. In order for someone to truly be a Christian, they must have a personal relationship with God.< Less
This book will inspire you. Walk with Joshua as a four year old boy just diagnosed with cancer. Listen with him as the doctors say the chance of survival is zero and he has one week to live. Lie with... More > him on the operating table as a little boy, not understanding what the doctors are doing to him. Stand beside him and watch as God heals him, ignites a passion in his heart to live out his mission. Listen to him talk about the possibilities and notice how he ignores the “limitations” because God is real and He can do above all we could ask or think.
Joshua’s message isn’t one that preaches positive thinking or success. He knows God healed him but he also knows others didn’t survive cancer. He knows that God has unique plans for each person and whether that plan is to live four years or one hundred and four years, Joshua's message is to ignite in others a love for God, and an understanding of God’s love for us and a passion to live life to the fullest as God intended.< Less
At the age of four, Joshua Goodling was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The doctors gave him only one week to live. That was over 34 years ago, so it's been a long week. When Joshua writes about... More > overcoming life's difficulties and finding true happiness, he's not just giving an opinion, he's writing from his heart and from experience. True happiness is a happiness that touches the heart and warms the soul no matter what the circumstances may be. It is happiness no matter what difficulties life may bring. Anyone can find moments of pleasure and "happiness" in the world, but there are few who experience true happiness. In this book, Joshua outlines in plain english the definition of true happiness and how to find and keep it.
Visit JoshuaGoodling.com to read Joshua's inspiring life story "One Week to Live"!< Less
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