Author: Christian Research Institute

Special day for Hank as he signs hundreds of copies of his soon-to-be released book Truth Matters, Life Matters More: The Unexpected Beauty of an Authentic Christian Life. Throughout his ordeal with cancer, Hank prayed he would...

Hank has crossed another huge milestone: his recent bone marrow biopsy has no indication whatsoever of the disease! And his T-cells are engrafting well! And his strength is increasing! Magnify the Lord!!! Hank, his family, and...

100 hundred days(!) after Hank’s allogeneic stem cell transplant, by God’s glorious grace in Christ, all health indicators are looking good — moving in the positive direction! Be sure to listen to the new Hank Unplugged podcast...

Hank’s doctor greeted him with wonderful news, exclaiming, “I’ve never seen such a great PET scan report!” Hank has 14 days yet to complete his 100 days of semi-isolation following his allogeneic stem cell transplant, as his...

All seems well on day 78 of Hank’s 100 days of semi-isolation since his allogeneic stem cell transplant! He is regaining strength and able to work more. The progress he has made is solely by the goodness of God’s grace in Christ...

The news from Hank’s doctors is all good! There is no indication of what is typically a problem in the aftermath of an allogeneic stem cell transplant: Graft-Versus-Host Disease, in which the donor cells attack the host’s good...

Tests show that Hank’s new blood and immune system is now 100 percent donor! By the grace of our Lord God in Christ, including His gift of modern medicine, the donated stem cells of Hank’s son, Paul Stephen, have now taken over....

At home and encouraged, Hank says his doctors are optimistic about the success of the allogeneic stem cell transplant, and he is especially thankful for the prayers of God’s people, which “showed the invisible yet visible hand...

Lord willing, Hank will be out of the hospital and going home Thursday! Blessed be the name of the Lord!!! “I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord hasdone. The Lord has chastened me severely, but he has not...

Major breakthrough—Magnify the Lord!!! Hank shares why he “went dark” for a number of days while he was in the intensive care unit with an E. coli infection, but his blood count is rebounding and he walked today!!! During his...

Hank has contracted an E. coli infection, which is not totally unexpected in his situation. He is receiving antibiotics and being thoroughly cared for. He is experiencing the peace and comfort of our gracious Lord Jesus and his...

Hank’s friend, Donnie Myers, who went home to be with the Lord on Father’s Day, repeatedly told Hank, “God’s got you!” Yesterday, a new friend, Ramsey, said to Hank, “God’s got you!” God sent another angel to tell Hank the exact...

Hank quotes from Acts 20 — Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders: “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit...

Hank reflects on the Lord’s revelation to the apostle Peter and the Gentile Cornelius, and the subsequent spread of the gospel to Gentiles, in Acts. Cornelius demonstrated his love for God through his prayers and almsgiving....

By God’s amazing grace Hank was run-walking on the treadmill today, only ten days after allogeneic stem cell transplant!!! Hank shares from his favorite poem: The Weaver My life is but a weaving Between my Lord and me. I do not...

Hank cherishes the memory of his good friend Donnie Myers, Sr—his “brother from another mother.” Hank is in the Gospel of John and reflects on the narrative concerning the man born blind (John 9). Illness is not to be assumed to...

Hank reflects on Luke 16, which provides a profound juxtaposition between the things of this world and the things of the world to come. We have all the evidence we need to believe, and it is critical that we live our lives with...

In the midst of his nadir, Hank conducts a master class on prayer. He also reminds us that “God is not interested in healing you physically. He is interested in healing the whole of you—body, soul, and spirit. So you can serve...

Hank reflects on God’s gracious, miraculous gifts of his son Paul Stephen, medical science, and the provision of life-saving stem cells. Our glorious God grants us opportunities to share with others His love and goodness and...