Years ago, I was really questioning some of the hard things in life, anuryisms, brain tumors, cancers, and I asked the Lord to show me and remind me that he can still heal all…that he can carry someone through a trial…it was shortly after that, the Lord had many praying for Bro. Cole and I saw my question to the Lord answered miraculasly… God still heals the “hard” cases, he still carries us through and though death is all around us, so is life, and love, and beauty. I see the beauty in Jonathan Cole words and in his life… this is his answer to the trial and how it affected his life… I thank God for the example our precious Brother set and for the Lord’s grace in his life. This is definately worth the read.
Admin,
Lois McQuinn
Jonathan Cole is with Sherry Cole.
Yes!! Miracles still happen today! My blood report this morning was awesome!
If God can keep my blood with no issues at all through 166 rounds of chemo (872 treatments), and give me a great MRI last month, 13 years after being given a gbm grade 4 brain cancer prognosis of 12-18 months to live, He can look after anything that concerns you!
Nothing is too hard for our God!! Keep activating your faith. I’m praying, believing and expecting a miracle for you as well.
Feb. 26, 2026
We’re all terminal… our priorities matter. None of us know how our next moment… our next hour … our next day will unfold. Life is like a vapour… we’re here one moment and gone the next.
I was asked the question a while back… what changed in my life at age 41 after the Dr. gave me a grade 4 gbm brain cancer (terminal prognosis) of 12-18 months to live.
To be honest, I realized that a lot of stuff that we have on our priority list’s don’t really matter.
My focus from that moment on was gonna be about ensuring that my heart was right with the Lord. I also became more determined to do whatever I could do to help others ensure the same. Where we spend eternity matters.
I wanted to spend more quality time with my family. To love on them and enjoy every moment, making more memories. I wanted them to feel my love more deeply and to try and set a good example as a husband and father. Now I want to be a good example to my sweet grandchildren too. They weren’t in the picture 13 yrs ago.
It became very much about His Kingdom. While I was expecting a miracle, I knew that if God chose to take me home, that was ok too.
I made a commitment to show others more love & respect… to help the many hurting people around me. I felt that I could make a positive impact.
My desire was to share the gospel more because I wanted others to know the Lord, get saved and come to Heaven too.
I chose to focus on being faithful to God, always showing grace & forgiveness because I also need it myself. I became even more determined to demonstrate consistency & never stop improving no matter the circumstances or what I had to face. I wanted to exhibit unshakable faith along with joy, regardless.
I desired others to see peace in my life & take courage. I wanted to be more caring and understanding. Tough yet more tender.
Despite the prognosis. I wanted to be disciplined enough that I made progress towards my goals. I wanted to listen to my critics and learn from them but not lose heart when they didn’t see what I see or truly know me. I wanted to be obedient to the Lord, stay filled with His Spirit, be faithful to the house of God, faithful with my time, talent & treasure. I wanted to spend more time in His Word & in prayer.
13 years later, these are still my priorities. God has been so good to me. I’m not where I want to be yet… I have faltered and failed many times but as I walk with the Lord, he has promised to continue to mold me and help me. He’s such a loving and merciful God. As we put our faith & trust in Him, He will see us through. I always want to know His will and be sensitive to His leading. I have no doubt that He orders our steps.
I thought someone out there might find some of this helpful in your efforts moving forward as well. We’re all terminal. We’re reminded of this often. Priorities really do matter. At that appointed time, I want us all to hear the words from our God… “Well done thou good and faithful servant…” It will be worth it all my friends. 
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