Book excerpt: A courageous cancer survivor shares daily words of spiritual encouragement for people of every faith. More than ten years ago, Denise Barrow was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer—a transformational experience that inspired her to pick up her pen and begin writing daily encouragements to her friends and family. A difficult circumstance can be a weight that feels impossible to lift and it can test your faith. Through positive thoughts, the power or prayer, and faith, the weight can lift little by little. Denise’s daily words are based on Bible scriptures, told vividly with compassion and unwavering wit, but intended to free us from “religion”—that organized system of beliefs, practices, and man’s way of doing things—so that we can serve God and His purpose in our individual lives. In her inimitable book, Denise candidly shares her long and personal journey of recovery and how she not just talks faith but joyfully lives faith even in the face of difficult circumstances. Denise touches the soul, mind, body, and spirit of all who believe—regardless of religion—teaching, ministering, and evoking healing in all of us. Her daily words will prayerfully help you to value the gift of your life, inspiring love and forgiveness that will unite us all in God’s purpose!