To hear the diagnosis of cancer is like trying to hold on in the midst of an 8.0 earthquake. The sounds of that word sends rippling emotional effects through your mind and body as well on upon all those around you. Imagine what effect it would have on a congregation when they find out that their relatively young pastor has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Such is the case of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, TN. Pastor Tom Craig is weakening physically day-by-day, yet in the midst of it all, ORBC, along with the Craig family are being strengthened moment-by-moment by the awesome grace of God.
One the members of ORBC, Brad Zockoll, has been giving us a very transparent glimpse into this church’s journey with their dear, beloved pastor. Today, I share with you the link, august-week-5-the-hollowness-of-cancer. Please take the time to read Brad’s comments from Week 5 as well as the prior posts.
Intercede for Tom & Kim and the congregation of ORBC. Learn from them as you read these posts. Praise God for them and with them.
Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life (Psalm 119:49-50).
From A Pastor's Heart 
Pastor, Thank you for sharing my blog with your friends. Please pray for Tom and the family. He was taken into ER last night and the family told us he is slipping quickly.
Thanks, Brad, for the update on Tom. We are praying. Touches our hearts deeply.