Wanted: Your victorious testimony of surviving breast cancer and your memories of those who have not. Please check out the "In Memory of" page for more information. God Bless You! |
If you are interested in becoming a member, please fill out the registration/ membership form below and return it by e-mail or send it by regular mail to God's CLIP c/o Ada Torres 5826 Santana Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Membership is FREE for Christian women who have had some type of experience with breast cancer, or other breast problem(s). This may be limited to having a precancerous "condition," in addition to women who have had radical mastectomies. Supporters (Associates) are, of course, encouraged to join our group. Women from other faiths may also request prayer as long as they understand that as Christians we will pray accordingly. |
Why CLIP? In June of 1999, I was telling my sister Iris that the radiologist had implanted a tiny clip in my breast. She shared that she had had one implanted too. While I was speaking to her over the telephone, the Holy Spirit "told me" that this tiny clip actually represented "Christian Ladies In Prayer"! We were both extremely excited that we could witness something "negative" turn into something "positive"--God will work all things out for good! Hallelujah! |
Different Types of Support: While the main purpose of this group is to pray for women experiencing the traumatic effects of being diagnosed with breast problems, support may take on a number of other forms: - One-on-one contact; - group meetings; - going to appointments with each other; - encouraging each other; - offering tips on how to better take care of ourselves (emotionally and physically); - shaving our heads as an outward show of support; and so on. As the group grows I am sure this list of support vehicles will continue to grow. Obviously, not all members will be able to do all of these things, but I pray that each member will ask God how she can best support her "sister(s)". |
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If you are interested in becoming a member, please fill out the registration/ membership form below and return it by e-mail or send it by regular mail to God's CLIP c/o Ada Torres 5826 Santana Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Membership is FREE for Christian women who have had some type of experience with breast cancer, or other breast problem(s). This may be limited to having a precancerous "condition," in addition to women who have had radical mastectomies. Supporters (Associates) are, of course, encouraged to join our group. Women from other faiths may also request prayer as long as they understand that as Christians we will pray accordingly. |
and you yourselves are that temple." (Jewish Complete Bible 1 Cor 3:16*) |
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What is a Clip? A former patient's definition: After a needle biopsy (when tissue is removed for testing), if the doctor suspects that the cells are cancerous or she can not remove all of the cells in "question," she will implant a tiny metal "dot" [a clip] in a woman's breast that will show the surgeon the exact location of the cancer. During a lumpectomy (or a mastectomy), the surgeon will remove the clip, along with a specific "margin" that may contain these cancerous cells. |
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Scripture: For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3: 16 NIV) If God did this, HIS LOVE OF ME MUST BE GREAT! I say "IF" because IF we believe that this is true, if we call ourselves "Christians," then WE MUST believe that He loves us--no matter what we have done in the past. Therefore, logically, we MUST love ourselves or else we are calling God a liar! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * By His Stripes We are Healed (1 Peter 2:24 KJV) But he was wounded for the wrong I did; he was crushed for the evil I did. The punishment, which made me well, was given to him, and I am healed because of his wounds [stripes]. (NIV) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, [without works] is dead. (James 2: 17 NIV) Yes, we should have faith that God heals, which I believe is a daily miracle because of His grace, but if we continue to neglect our bodies, (which includes our minds) we are not using the wisdom that God so patiently has shared with us. We should, we must take action--click on recommended web sites or the other pages of this site for more information regarding nutrition and increasing faith. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * All Scripture comes from the Christian Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The Kings James Version (KJV), New International Version (NIV), and Jewish Complete Bible (JCB) are the versions I usually use. Purchase a good study Bible in a version that will minister to YOU! Many churches will be happy to GIVE you a Bible--ask. |
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My name is Ada Maria Torres, and I am a breast cancer survivor. The Lord healed me during the Summer of 1999. Much prayer, a changed lifestyle, a radical health change, and radiation therapy resulted in six clean mammograms to date. God's mighty power is evident in my life. I am NOT a doctor or a nurse; I do NOT own a health food store/business. I AM a born-again (since 1985) Christian woman whom God has called to help other women who have gone through or are going through this experience. I have taught Bible Study and have been a Women's Ministry Director. I am currently attending a small church called Hosanna Christian Church. We must all submit to someone and be accountable for our actions here on Earth in the same way that we are to submit to God! I am very happy to inform you that I believe that the Lord has taken me to this church that I am to attend for a season. Please be assured that I am being fed and I am in fellowship with the saints. I still have several ministries, pastors, and churches praying for this ministry; AND, my main covering still comes from my God, my Lord Jesus Christ, my Holy Spirit. I am still account- able to our Board of Directors in all matters related to this ministry. Women should feel that this ministry does not have any other reason for being except to help them through a difficult time in their lives by showing how God's power is manifested through prayer. In Christ, Ada |
My name is Iris Aviles, Ada's younger sister. In the Fall of 1998, after a needle biopsy, I had a clip implanted because the radiologist found suspicious-looking calcifications in my left breast. Praise God, my biopsy was negative for cancer. As a consequence, I still have the clip implanted in my breast because I did not need a lumpectomy. I did, however, have a large cyst and the doctor recommended that I wait to see if it would grow or diminish. Praise God, I believed God's Word for my healing, and it disappeared. At that time, the doctor also discovered a small cyst and she aspirated it (drawing out the liquid with a needle). Eventually, this one also disappeared. My next six month check-up showed two more lumps, which were also aspirated. Thank God that none of these lumps were cancerous. Incidentally, a bone-like cyst was growing on my left wrist. It was quite noticeable. Again, my doctor wanted me to have surgery to remove it. I decided to wait and believe God that it would disappear--today, it is almost gone. Even my hormonal inbalance has improved. I strongly believe that all of this positive news is a result of my strong faith in God, and the wisdom the Holy Spirit has provided me in learning how to take better care of His temple. I am eating better, drinking herbal teas (like Flor- Essence), and taking supplements. Praise God! I am a member of Calvary Assemblies of God in Staten Island, New York. In Christ, Iris |
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Facts We Would Rather NOT Know One in Nine women will get breast cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women between ages 35 and 54. REMEMBER: A mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. Perform a breast self-exam EVERY month. Sources: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; Women's Information Network Against Breast Cancer |
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Disclaimer: While we strongly believe that prayer is an integral part of healing, we also realize that some of you may not hold this belief. All of the information provided to you in this site is exclusively for your information only. We do not propose to prescribe, diagnose or endorse one type of "cure" for breast cancer or any other illness. We strongly urge you to ALWAYS work with your medical doctor regarding your well-being. Inform your doctor of any changes to your regimen: for example, when you take supplements, see a chiropractor (or any other alternative health practitioner), start exercising, and so on. Remember to share your faith with your doctor. We know that sometimes our medical doctors are negative about such "practices" but it is wise for all of you to work together. We also strongly recommend that you seek as much information about your illness as you can tolerate. It may become daunting after awhile, and you will not be able to absorb all of the information available at a time when you are under a tremendous amount of stress. However, keep the information handy, and realize that answers to our questions are not always as simple as "Select A or die!" An educated patient will always have the upperhand over an ignorant one. [See Registration Form below for more information.] |
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Membership Form: Please copy and paste this "form" and send by e-mail, or print out form and mail to God's CLIP c/o Ada Torres, 5826 Santana Dr, COS, CO 80923 (Please feel free to change the size of the font or spacing to facilitate mailing. However, please answer all the questions, and sign original form or type in your initials if you e-mail us. We will only process complete forms. Please read entire form carefully.) Membership Guidelines: 1. Any Christian woman who has had breast cancer or any other breast problem may be a MEMBER. There are many breast cancer support groups for women in general; our purpose is to minister to the body of Christ. 2. Intercessors, family members, friends of #1 above may also be members; however, their status will be as "ASSOCIATES" to distinguish them from members. The main difference is that we will mainly minister to MEMBERS and pray specifically for their needs. In the future, we hope to establish groups that will minister to family members. 3. Men may be "Associates"; however, prayer meetings will be exclusively for women. For obvious safety and personal reasons, phone numbers and other personal information will NOT he handed out to men. Nevertheless, we encourage all concerned men to pray. Again, in the future we hope to establish a prayer group for men. 4. Members and Associates do NOT have to belong to one Christian denomination. However, we do require acceptance of a basic statement of faith. In simple, terms, you should believe in one "God who so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." Your Full Name: Your E-mail Address: Your Phone Number: [Phone # is necessary if you want someone to call you to pray or to set up a one-on-one meeting. For safety reasons, one-on-one meetings will ONLY be scheduled AFTER you have attended a group meeting.] Your City, State, ZIP: (Your complete home address is optional, but city and state are necessary.) Name & Phone # of Church you attend: ____________________________________________________ Pastor's/Preacher's Name: ______________________________________________________________ What type of breast problem(s) have you had? [Check appropriate space] Cancer___ Calcifications___ Tumors___Fibroids___Other:_________________ Have you had a Mastectomy? Type?______________ Have You Ever Had a Clip Implanted? Yes No Do you still have a clip? Y N Are you registering someone else? Her Name: Your relationship to this person? Your prayer request: Tell us what you are willing to participate in/help with: 1. Arranging an information or prayer session in your home, at a church or other public building? _____ 2. Leading a prayer session? _____ 3. Meeting with a woman one-on-one (ONLY after you have met at a group meeting)? _____ 4. Contacting someone (woman, male spouse, child) by e-mail? _____ [Obviously, this means that you are willing to be contacted by e-mail.] 5. Going on a doctor's/mammogram appointment with another woman? _____ 6. Any suggestions? Please report any unacceptable "behavior" to us so that we can "investigate" and take appropriate action. Obvious "unacceptable" behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following: obscene/inappropriate language, misuse of our site, threats to harm, and so on. Please read this Disclaimer & Agreement section carefully before you sign: Members and Associates will agree to the following: - Members and Associates do not have to be professionals to pray for and support someone. However, they will always remember that our primary "function" will be to intercede (pray) for others and provide spiritual support. - Members and Associates will refrain from offering medical advise, and urging other women to only one type of treatment. - Members and Associates will NOT push/cajole/encourage women to leave their churches or denominations. - Members and Associates understand and are fully aware that praying with and for our members is neither legal, medical, nor psychological, but is purely based upon the Word of God. Members alone will choose whether to receive or reject the information given to them. As such, members agree to release God's CLIP, its ministerial staff and biblical support team from any legal responsibility for any of the Members' own decisions or actions. - Members also agree to indemnify, have and hold harmless God's CLIP, its Board of Directors, its pastors, intercessors, group leaders, and all leaders from any and all claims and damages of every kind to person or property as a result of the member's spiritual, psychological, mental, and/or physical problems which brought the member to God's CLIP. - Members finally agree that by becoming members they have NOT received a guarantee or promise of any type as to the result/outcome of prayer. The leaders of God's CLIP will agree to the following: - We will NEVER sell our e-mail list to outsiders; and we will not give out membership information to anyone without prior permission (hence this form); - We will work to make sure that each member has the current e-mail address or telephone number of the member(s) she is praying for, and of any associates God's CLIP deems necessary. - We promise never to seek to replace church pastors/leaders; we will try to work closely with them. - We promise to do the best we can to offer up to date information regarding contacts for women so that they can make well-educated choices when it comes to their treatments; however, while we will offer information, we will not prescribe, give individual medical advise, or tell our members what type of treatment(s) they should seek. - We promise to offer spiritual guidance as revealed to us from the Holy Spirit as taught in the Christian Holy Bible. - We promise never to ask others to do something we are not willing to do. 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Increasing Faith . . . Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4: 31, 32 The Importance of Forgiveness in Healing: Forgiving is never easy, even though for a select few it IS. But for most mortals, it is something we have to work at--as long as we do work at it. Unfortunately, too many of us do not even try because we feel justified in our bitterness, rage, and anger. One of the main points about forgiving is clearly stated in Matthew 6: 14, 15: "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Talk about a powerful WORD! Can it be any clearer? You may ask, "What does forgiveness have to do with breast cancer?" I strongly believe that most of our illnesses are a by-product of unforgiveness. I do not mean to oversimplify a complex illness; obviously there may be multiple reasons for "dis-ease." However, we must realize that we are physical AND spiritual beings. My research shows that more and more doctors are making this "connection." For example, Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom says that "forgiveness frees us. It heals our bodies and our lives. . . . Forgiveness and making amends are completely linked. Holding a grudge and maintaining hatred or resentment hurts us at least as much as the other person" (630). WOW! These words only echo what the Bible tells us! Dr. Bernard Siegel states that "love, acceptance, [and] forgiveness stimulate the immune system" (p. 443, The Complete Guide to Your Emotions and Your Health, edited by Emrika Padus, RodalePress). These are only two of the many medical doctors who are finally recognizing the fact that our emotions do in fact affect our health. Of course, there are just as many (if not more) who still believe that this is all dangerous rhetoric because it prevents people from getting traditional treatments. We fully understand their concern. Nevertheless, we like to think that a reasonable adult will make an educated decision--not one based on fear or ignorance. That is one of the reasons why we suggest that you research all of the topics on this site. Confirm the information. Don't rely on one person's experience or knowledge alone to help you make a decision. Only a fool will do that! And while we have all been fools at one time or another, we will constantly remind you to always verify the information we present to you. We would also like to remind you that our viewpoints are based on a religious foundation, hence our references to the Bible. These are the steps I recommend for that rocky road called "forgiveness": 1. Forgive yourself: Say out loud, "Lord, in Christ Jesus, I receive your forgiveness for my sin of ____________________________." If possible, "confess your sins" to a trusted sister in Christ. Confessing is so important. If you do not have a prayer partner, pray for one; then when the Lord answers that prayer be ready to LET the Holy Spirit guide you in what you should share with this person. (When someone confesses to you, do everything in your power to keep that confidence. I take the stand that I will only disclose a secret when the person's life is in danger. Other than that, I have learned NEVER to tell anyone (not my husband, not a family member) what someone shares with me in confidence. I may later use that experience to teach others, but I don't use specifics or names unless I have permission.) "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of [the righteous] is powerful and effective." James 5: 13 - 16: "Confess to one another NOT because a person can forgive my sin but that person CAN agree with me about my forgiveness and pray." 1 John 5: 16: 2. DECIDE that forgiveness of self and others is a step you must take to healing. Unforgiveness is a poison. 3. CHOOSE God's way--by faith. Learn about God's grace. (James 4: 6) Don't lean on your own strength to forgive--lean on God. (Zechariah 4: 6) 4. REALIZE that forgiveness is usually a process. While there are individuals who can easily and readily forgive, most of us have to take it one step at a time. That first vital step is realizing that forgiveness IS a part of healing--not only for the emotional wounds we have carried for years, but for the healing of our physical bodies. A Warning: Dr. Northrup warns that "forgiveness is very misunderstood and misused; the misapplication of forgiveness can keep women sick. When we forgive someone because we think it is the right thing to do, we're merely jumping through a socially acceptable hoop that changes nothing. Alice Miller notes that when children are asked to forgive abusive parents without first experiencing their emotions and their personal pain, the forgiveness becomes another weapon of silencing. Leaping to forgive under these circumstances is not really forgiveness--it is just another form of denial. . . . Forgiveness doesn't mean that what happened to us was okay. It simply means that we are no longer willing to allow that experience to adversely affect our lives. Forgiveness is something we do, ultimately, for ourselves." (631) After re-reading parts of A Cancer Battle Plan, I found the following on page 106: "Today experts such as Dr. Bernie Siegel, Norman Cousins, and many others are helping restore to the high-tech world of modern medicine the long-held understanding that, in each of us, a strong 'mind-body' link affects our health significantly. We're learning that we need to take our emotional temperature each day, being willing to deal quickly with toxic emotions and negative stresses that may have a longterm poisonous impact on our metabolic systems if we allow them to ferment and fester. That would be like sabotage in our war on cancer." Learn to forgive on a minute-by-minute basis--everyday! We currently do not have a site "guru" so we could really use your help in improving this site! We would appreciate your comments and suggestions. Please make sure you take note of the quotation marks; much of the information here is quoted from other sources. 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Message for MEN: More men are being diagnosed with breast cancer today! Do NOT allow yourself to become another statistic--another man who has died of breast cancer that went untreated. Examine yourself; Report any suspicious lumps to your doctor RIGHT AWAY. Do NOT allow embarassment to KILL you! |
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