blog — John Drage | Living with Brain Cancer

Surgery Recovery Update {Dec. 31, 2019}

The surgery was 10 days ago now. I am recovering slower than I did last February after the first one, which is what the doctors expected. Here are some of the things I am dealing with currently.

Medical Updates, Spiritual ReflectionsJohn DrageDecember 31, 2019cancer, brain, glioblastoma, trust, jesus, god, bible, strong, suffering Comments

Brain Surgery Coming up Thursday December 19

I just met with my neurosurgeon in Columbia. After looking at my MRI he noticed a few more 'spots' that are probable to be tumor growth. Surgery is now scheduled for Thursday, December 19 in Columbia.

Medical UpdatesJohn DrageDecember 16, 2019brain, surgery, thursday, cacner, fight, columbia Comments

Dec. 14 Medical Update- Probable New Tumor

Today we received bad news that the “spot” from last month’s MRI has doubled in size.

Medical UpdatesJohn DrageDecember 14, 2019cancer, glioblastoma, brain, tumor, hope, peace, houston, fight, jesus Comments

Medical Update Nov. 15, 2019

This was another MRI day. I thought the doctors would see nothing and we would fly home happy to have seen nothing on the screen. That was not how today played out.

Medical UpdatesJohn DrageNovember 16, 2019cacner, spot, tumor, jesus, MD Anderson, doctor, patient, trust Comments

The Best Way to Start the Day

Spending time reading the Bible and praying is the best way to begin our day because it gets us thinking right. Let’s explore this together!

Living in the Wake {COMO Magazine Article by Brandon Hoops}

Read this fantastic article written by my good friend, Brandon Hoops!

Thoughts & ReflectionsJohn DrageNovember 14, 2019como, magazine, brandon, hoops, artidcle, wake, living in the wakeComment

God's Role in Death

My perception of God is that He is a powerful, benevolent King who tends to us in death. He is not freaked out by the end of life because He knows the reality of Heaven.

Spiritual ReflectionsJohn DrageOctober 30, 2019death, life, god, love, tender, gentle, bible, kill, lazereth, scripture Comments

Terminal - John Drage Sermon 2019

Last week I got to spend an incredible weekend with my friends at H2O church in Bowling Green, Ohio! What a privilege it was to share my story of faith in terminal brain cancer!

Spiritual Reflections, VideoJohn DrageSeptember 26, 2019terminal, death, life, glioblastoma, sermon, message, jesus, life after death Comments

Practical Reasons to Trusting God in Trials

Having a good attitude in the midst of suffering sounds crazy, but it is the pattern of those who have developed a beautiful walk with God. Those who have been refined in the fire end up shining!

Spiritual ReflectionsJohn DrageSeptember 17, 2019trials, joy, james, god, trust, practical reasons Comments

Medical Update {Sept. 14}

Friday, September 14, was an MRI day for me. Every two months for the rest of my life I will probably have a scan of my brain to see if a tumor is growing. Great news!

Medical UpdatesJohn DrageSeptember 14, 2019medical update, cancer, glioblastoma, brain, mri, hospital Comments

How to be an Overcomer

Because Jesus lives inside me I can an overcomer. I can have a good attitude in brain cancer because I believe HE is in me and that HE loves me.

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

Spiritual ReflectionsJohn DrageSeptember 9, 2019overcome, cancer, brain, honduras, pastorComment

My New Role in My Life of Cancer

Ever since Feb. 20, 2019, I have been trying to figure out my new role. Being given a terminal diagnosis is not only emotionally draining, but it has challenged me to recalibrate how I look at life.

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? These 4 word pictures make it so clear!

These 4 word pictures are a summary of the Good new of the Gospel in Jesus Christ! 1. Accept the gift 2. Say I do 3. Cross the bridge 4. Surrender!

Ironman Ohio Race Highlights {VIDEO}

Thank you Mike Tiesenga and Amateur Astronauts Stories for this amazing highlight video of the race two weeks ago! It was such an amazing time with close family and friends!

VideoJohn DrageAugust 13, 2019race, ironman, iron man, tri, triathlon, brain cancer, run, bike, swim, beat cancer Comments

How to Read the Bible

When we read the Bible let's ask a few questions! What does the text say (observation)? What does it mean (interpretation)? What do I do in response to the text (application)?