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“I AM THE LORD, THE GOD OF ALL FLESH.
IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR ME?”

—JEREMIAH 32:27 NKJV

In Times of Uncertainty, Stay Connected

Social Distancing in the Time of Corona Virus

From the Author Rob Raban

In Times of Uncertainty, Stay Connected

I hope this blog finds you well and healthy.  With one buzz-phrase on everyone’s mind, I want to take a moment to discuss social vs physical distancing during this time our world is trying to reduce the number of Coronavirus cases that are being spread. We have all been asked in the United States and around the world to socially distance ourselves from others.  You can’t watch the news without hearing the words “SOCIAL DISTANCING.”  I would, however, like to make a distinction between “social distancing” and “physical distancing,” which I think is a better term.  Physical distancing is the practice of maintaining a safe distance from a possibly infected person, but while maintaining “social engagement.”  In other words, let’s be physically safe while engaging socially.  Now more than ever is a time for us to be proactive with our friends and family by calling them, face timing, writing a letter or finding some other way to communicate with them and share our love and encouragement.

Even though sometimes we feel powerless in this difficult season, we still have the power to maintain healthy relationships.  As Christians, we are told in the Bible to help and encourage each other.  1 Thessalonians 5:11 says:

“Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”   

Right now we should not be physically close to our friends and loved ones because of the virus, but I hope in this difficult time you will be more proactive to reach out to your friends and family to encourage them and share a little hope for their day.  This is a challenging time for everyone, so I bet that you reaching out and caring will make their day a little brighter.
Let me know if I can do anything to brighten your day.

😀

Trusting God with Cancer by Rob Raban now available at www.robraban.com and Amazon

Testimonials

“Rob Raban is searingly honest, refreshingly transparent, and spiritually vitalizing. In his new book Trusting God with Cancer, Rob describes his battle against the disease as a young man with a young family and how his faith in Jesus Christ not only got him through it, but also grew him through it. If you have cancer—read this book. If you know someone who has been stricken with cancer—buy them this book. Even if you don’t have cancer—read this book. You will be spiritually refreshed as Rob reminds you of the grace and the power of Jesus Christ who has fought and defeated an even bigger enemy than cancer: death itself.”

Ted Hamilton
Senior Pastor, New Life Presbyterian Church (PCA), Escondido, California

“Honesty, humor, fear, faith, laughter, love, cancer, cure—you’ll find all this and more as Rob Raban tells of his God-empowered, friend-supported fight for his life. Whether you’re battling cancer—or another life-threatening disease—or you know someone who is, you’ll gain helpful insight, encouragement, and hope.
Rob engages his readers with his warmth, vulnerability, and genuineness. By the end of this book, you’ll be glad you’ve met Rob and thankful for what he taught you along the way.”

Lisa Guest
Freelance Writer and Editor

“There is real freedom found in the faithfulness of God. It is not our goodness that liberates us from hardship; it is the grace of God. Rob’s journey through land mines of cancer speaks boldly that we are all survivors in Christ, set apart in holiness and love.”

Melinda Lester Yates
Artist and Cancer Survivor

“The reason that many recovery programs work is that people share their experience, strength, and hope with each other. In Rob Raban’s book he does exactly that. Being only a month away from chemo and radiation treatment myself, I gained insight and strength through his experience, and I truly feel others will as well. I know his book has helped me in my conversations with our Lord.”

Bob White
Master Kenpo Karate Instructor and Cancer Survivor

“The term sky hook may be too old of a term for non-seniors but it is when there is something hanging right above you where you can reach up and grab to help lift yourself up. That’s what your book did for me.”

Robert
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