Zac’s Story — Video
God is so good. Here is the video of my story that was used at NewSpring this week.
Thanks again to Adam Kring for making this creation. PS: I beat Adam in H-O-R-S-E while filming this. 
God is so good. Here is the video of my story that was used at NewSpring this week.
Thanks again to Adam Kring for making this creation. PS: I beat Adam in H-O-R-S-E while filming this.
Is proton therapy an option in your case?
Zac, thanks for posting this message. My wife and I are members of NewSpring, but we moved to Birmingham, AL in July so that she could attend Law School. We still stay in touch with NewSpring via the web campus.
Your story, courage and faith is an inspiration. The video broke me this morning, and I am praying for you and your family and will continue to keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Stay strong, God is Good.
New Spring is incredibly blessed to have such an amazing man of God serving on their staff. Zac, I pray for God to heal you and to give you many more years of loving your beautiful family and serving the Lord at New Spring!
Hi Zac, thank you for sharing your story. Praying for God’s healing.
Zac
Thank you for sharing your story. You are an incredible person. You trust in God has been a challenge and an inspiration to me during the year. Assuring you of my continued prayers for God to heal you.
Much love
Billy
Hi Zac,
Thanks for sharing your story, for being real, and allowing God to use you even in the midst of all of this. Still praying for ya!
We just named our unborn son with anencephaly Noah Tobias – “Take Comfort, God is Good”. Thank you for yet another reminder! “God is still God. And God is still good”.
stunning. i dont know if that is an appropriate word to use….but stunning.
We love and miss you Zac. What a great way to influence others and Brandon and me! God is good, and thanks for the reminder. You are in our prayers!
I am so thankful for your faith and your willingness to share your story. Recently my Dr. found brain and spinal lesions…This Thursday we will find out what it is. I keep praying that God has a plan…that my life is in His hands. Thankyou for confirming that. I too want to see my children grow up and spend many long days with my husband, but if that doesn’t happen, I know God has a plan for them too. After all they are my gifts but He loves them more than I ever could. I will be praying for you and your family. Thanks for your courage…you have uplifted me.
Zac, According to Jn 10:10, Jesus came that you would have life and life more abundanty. Therefore, I am confident that long life is our good God’s desire for you. He promised healing in 1 Pet 2:24, and I am praying Matt 15:13 and Mk 11:22-24 for the destruction of the cancer. The favor of God on you is so very evident. I also pray God’s peace [shalom] and strength for you and your family. God has strategically placed intercessors to pray on your behalf and stand the gap when you’re feeling weak or weary. You already know that His love for you and your family is great, and will be expressed to you all through people everywhere. You are blessed – empowered to prosper! – in all God has for you and through you and in you. Much love in Christ to you and your family.
Hi Zac! I am one of Stacey’s friends. I could not watch this and leave without letting you know how you just encouraged me. There are times I think that my sons accident was from sin in my life. But you have shown me that God is not a Punisher. He is a God of Love and he is good. We had been praying for you but I have to be honest… I did not know your cancer had returned. I am amazed by your strength and your faith!!!! Thanks for sharing your story!
“God is still God, and God is still good. To God be the Glory.” dude, you don’t know how much of an encouragement you are!
Gracias Zac
Nosotros aqui en Cuenca estaremos siguiento tu proceso hacia lo que Dios tiene planeado para tu vida.
Zac – what a blessing to share this with so many. I can’t wait to meet you in heaven, regardless of how far in the future that may be.
In the timespan of eternity, God’s goodness will come into sharp focus. Thanks so much for sharing your story, many will be praying for peace and strength for you and your family no matter what the future holds.
Zac, I showed this video to start our church staff meeting today and it was very powerful. Thanks for your message, life and commitment to serve God. We are praying for you and your family.
Wes & Park Springs Bible Church Staff
Zac…you already know…
Jenn C…God’s blessing on you and your husband as you carry your special, special child to birth and your arms cradle him, along with God’s arms which will already hold him, for whatever time you have with him here. What a superb name for your son, who is, has been and will always remain in God’s care. There is a plan based on his life, and his life and birth has meaning and will be a ministry to and through you. God IS God, and God is Good…my prayers and love to you and your family as you continue to care for each other and Noah Tobias.
Beverly, God does have a plan…he ALWAYS has a plan. Through it all, HE IS THERE to hold your right hand (Psalm 73); if you ever feel a smidgeon of doubt, just gently move your hand and his will be there. We may not be able to figure it out; that is sometimes the scary part. But he asks us to trust him. The plan is his part; the trust is ours. Do not be anxious about anything…(Phil. 4:6) Take a deep breath, and hold on to the author of your life story…he knows the next chapter, and he will take you through it word, by word, by word…his word.
I will keep you both in my heart… scrn2go@yahoo.com
Thanks for sharing. I have a chronic, non-curable illness that will also shorten my life and have found the ability to pray for the most desirable time that God will allow me to have and not for a cure. My cure comes with my time here spent being who God wants me to be for him and others!
Praying for you and your family from Flagstaff AZ.
Zac, your conviction through this incredibly painful and completely unfair deal that you’ve been handed is no doubt coming from strength few people have. You deserve the chance to live and affect people for years to come, and I’m hoping with you (and a ton of other friends, family and strangers) that you will have just that – years! Yet, my hope for you is that each day be full of peace and that you find yourself surrounded and heartened by honest and sincere love.
Dear Zac,
I am the wife of one of the guys on Whiskerino. I found my way to your site through your profile and subscribed immediately.
This video and your attitude exemplify the way we are to glorify God in all situations and aspects of our lives. Thank you for sharing your story and the way Christ is working in you and through you. May God bless you and your family as you continue this walk of faith and love, and most of all, may the peace of Christ sustain you all. My prayers are with you.
Zac,
I felt pressed to share my cancer journey with you. I am 43 years old and a survivor of 2 different stage 4 cancers. 12 years ago, I was diagnosed with a rare female cancer that was at stage 4. I had radical surgery and radiation but was not given the option of chemotherapy because this particular cancer would not have been responsive to any. At 5 years clear from that cancer, I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. A 5 cm tumor and 9 lymph nodes were cancer and it had spread throughout my bones. I was told to only hope for partial or complete remission. I received 4 rounds of chemo and radiation but when it was discovered that is was in my bones, the chemo was stopped and a bone strengthener was started. The tumor marker was at 172 when it all began but plunged suddenly to 15…(normal, for someone who never had cancer, would be at 30). My final test actually stated “Healing” and I was told that you never see this word on test results such as these.
In ‘09 tumor markers began to rise once again and since I had never had a full series of chemotherapy and there was a new drug that had been approved within the past 5 years, I started up a full series (36 total) of treatments. I am back to normal numbers now. I do a bone strengthener and anti-hormone shots every month.
I just had a bone scan a few weeks ago and my doctor told me that even though there are still cancer metz in my bones, they are decreased activity and the bones are growing healthier. I do have pain and good and bad days, but through all of this, God has taught me about grace and healing. Psalm 91 is where I live every day of my life.
God taught me to study His Word concerning healing; to take communion ever day as this will remind me that by His stripes, we were healed (this was physical healing as the cross was spiritual healing); to lay hands on myself in prayer. Trust me, I didn’t know how to do any of this and wouldn’t have. I continue to do these things every day. I have healing scriptures on index cards and I read them 3 times a day and take them in just like medicine. I wrote cancer on the bottom of all my shoes as the Bible says “it’s under our feet”.
I did not know what His Will was concerning my health and I had been through so much but He also taught me that He is Willing. 3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers”.
You and your family are on my heart and I am praying and agreeing with you for healing.
I don’t just say that! I mean it!
Angie
Zachary,
The Word says that without faith it is impossible to please God (Heb 11:6). Your faith encourages me and motivates me to keep on and to never doubt – no matter what. Keep living out loud – your testimony is powerful & faith can move mountains! I am praying for you & your family.
Dear Zac:
Two days ago Mark sent me this video and wanted me to watch it. Little did I know that I would personally know the person in the video…you. I don’t know if you remember me, but I came to your home in Ecuador with Jeff and Cheryl Adams. We loved being in your home and it was there that we all fell in love with Ally. Later in our stay, I talked with your parents about our friends Don and Vicki who eventually were able to adopt Ally. That for me was an incredible experience to be a part of – a real God moment.
I was always impressed with you and your sister. I knew you guys went to Arizona for college but kinda lost track…until now. Mark couldn’t believe that I knew you. I have to say I was sad to hear your news, but so massively encouraged by your testimony and video.
My husband Mark was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. He underwent strong radiation and they feel they have gotten it all – he tested early so they caught it. It is hard to understand why we get the clean bill and others do not but we praise God with you that no matter the outcome…He is still God…He is always Good and we are honored to serve Him until we meet Him face to face. We minister now in Jacksonville, FL.
I will be praying for you and your family and I am so glad to have made contact with you. Please greet your family for me and give them my love. I’ll pray with you for rest, peace, for your inner man to continue to be strengthened and for more days with your family. My love to you Zac. Cathy McGaughey, cmcgaughey@epcjax.com
Zac,
You continue to be an inspiration. I wish I had 1/2 of your strength, determination, and most of all faith. I too will continue to pray for you and your family. You remind us all how precious every moment is and how we should aim at being better persons to ourselves and those around us. God bless you and your family.
~Rosi Kent~
(Remember from TRW/NG?)
We haven’t met, but your sweet, beautiful wife is my first cousin on my dad’s side. My dad and uncle poo (Lawrence) are brothers. I have been praying for you and your family for many months now and just love how you are channeling your love and energy for God and your family during this crazy time. You are an incredible man, with amazing faith. Thank you for being a much needed inspiration, in spite of all you battle. This world can certainly shake our faith if we allow it. I’m just so grateful that you have such a wonderful family to surround you and the love of Christ in your heart. That’s the good stuff! Take care Zac…God is good!!
I am in awe of our strength and faith in God. I will pray, Zac. I will pray!
Adrianna
California
Your God strength faith is fruitful and is leading more persons to Christ when they seek Him through you. I am praying for you Zac, just as your family prayed for me when I was in prison. I read your blogs that your, mother would bring to me. And, you need to know that you lifted me up with your ministry. Yes, we serve an awesome God, and God gives us awesome people such as you. In My Heart and Prayers.
I just saw this on another blog that I read. I don’t really know why I am writing to you except to say that I am praying for your family. May God be glorified!
Wow! Tears are streaming down my face. I just watched your story on Kelly’s Korner and then came over to your blog. You are an amazing family. Your strength is a great example for us. I am praying for you and your family.
You are such a testimony to God. Your story has touched my heart. I will be praying for you and your precious famiily.
Crystal
I found you by way of Kelly’s Korner. Beautiful video and beautiful outlook. Praying for the best for you and your family.
Zac, just heard about an hour ago from an old friend in Quito about your journey. I’m so sorry. But your maturity – the maturity of your faith, that is – through this journey is incredible. Thank you for not being silent about your trust in God… and even about the moments of struggle. I’m praying for your family and that you finish this race as strong as you started it. Thanks for your story…
zac
thank you brother
for sharing. for believing. for loving.
very inspiring and we join you in pleading with God to heal and move.
Either way. God is God. God is good.
amazing words, my friend!
blessings to you and the family
robbie seay
Thanks, Robbie Seay! Keep up the good work.
Zac,
I’m a friend of Lauren Rhodes.
Thank you for this video it gives me hope and strength.
I lost my husband to suicide in August of 2009 and have never experienced anything so painful in my life.
I have given my trust to God and he’s in charge, not me.
I’m praying for you and yours and I just wanted to say thank you.
Heidi
We pray for you daily (here in California)….you and your family are really on my heart! This video was very touching not only because of your story but my Aunt died at 21 of colon cancer and both of my grandpa’s also battled colon cancer.
God Bless,
Michelle
Hey Zac, I don’t know if you’ll even read this, but I just wanted to let you know anyway.
I’m a student at Pacific Life Bible College and I stumbled upon your video last week on Matthew Paul Turner’s blog while pulling an allnighter. Needless to say, after about 22 hours of no sleep the video had a pretty deep impact on me. I showed it to my wife, friends at school, and just today to my Christian Counseling professor. The topic today was how to deal with the Bible and illness in counseling. Your story seamed relevant. He played it for the class and is going to use it for future presentations. I know you must get tons of these a day, but I figured everybody can use a little more encouragement. Thanks for sharing your story, it is impacting people.
– Galen C.
Hi, Zac, I am a follower of Christ and an outpatient center oncology nurse. As such, I administer chemo and support patients through their cancer walk continually. It is often such a hard walk. Our staff begins each day with prayer and we pray as we mix the chemo and I often pray with my patients when I begin their chemo. Sometimes I find myself questioning God as to why this disease must be allowed to wreak such havoc and heartache. And yet, I have to keep coming back to what you tell us…God is God. And He is good. Thank you for your message…it will help me share His love even more with my patients as they continue this journey. You are an inspiration, and I will be praying for you and your family.
There is a party happening in heaven now… Zac has graduated. I will never forget the impact he and Mandy both have had on my life serving as their Realtor and friend. They had big dreams… but none as big as what God had in store for them. Their story will continue to change lifes for eternity for ages. My love and prayers for Mandy and the kids as they walk through this next chapter of grieving, celebrating and remembering. Zac lived to the end fulfilling the chief end of man… glorifying God … even through death.
I am so sorry Zac, that you will not be able to do the things you wanted. But you are in a better place now and I will continue to pray for your family. I am going to miss you. God is indeed good. RIP my dear friend. My brother in Christ!
God continues to use your story to urge others to a deeper love and faith in him.
Zac,
I pray you are next to God in Heaven watching over us all.
Thank you for the kind words you wrote to me in the spring, regardling my own loss.
I pray that God sees your family through and that they can move forward in ways that would make you very proud. Althought I never knew you, I can tell you are one of the good guys that we had here on Earth and God needed you more up there in Heaven.
God Bless us All, RIP Zac.
HB