“Will we influence the world for Christ, or will the world influence us? …. The central issues of our time aren't economic or political or social, important as these are. The central issues of our time are moral and spiritual in nature, and our calling is to declare Christ's forgiveness and hope and transforming power to a world that does not know him or follow him. May we never forget this.”
Billy Graham, Honorary Co-Chair, Mission America Coalition / U.S. Lausanne Committee
From an interview with Christianity Today, posted 1/21/11
From Vince Flynn:
In November, at the end of my last tour, I was diagnosed with Stage III metastatic prostate cancer. Just a few years ago, this diagnosis would have been a death sentence. Today, specialists are making great strides in the areas of hormone therapy and immune response, and there are several very promising drug trials that are changing the landscape of how prostate cancer is treated.
My treatments are working very well, and my near term prognosis is extremely good. In other words, I have more than a few Rapp novels left in me. My attitude is strong, and I feel better than I have in years. I am blessed to be surrounded by a wonderful wife, family, and great friends who have been extremely supportive. My faith has seen me through the darkest moments, and early on, when the diagnosis was not entirely accurate, things were very dark indeed. I am also blessed that I live in a part of the country that is known for great medical care. I have a wonderful group of doctors who are confident that I can beat this thing. For those of you who have gotten to know me, it will not be a surprise to you that this is a battle I do not plan on losing. As with any cancer, this is serious, but the good news is that I have lots of options for slowing this thing down, and then hopefully killing it.
I am currently working with Brian Haig on our joint novel and have started the next Rapp novel that should be out in October of 2011. Please keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers, and I will try to keep you posted as things progress.
Keep the Faith,
Vince Flynn
Father, we acknowledge the biggest problem in every country in this world is sin. Plain and simple, we all need your forgiveness for our many sins. We need your Blood to transform us, make us clean in our rebirth. Help all of us who know you to dig into your fellowship, to work and search for more of you to hold us together. May we present ourselves to the world as humble people who’ve walked where the lost have walked and come to the end of ourselves. We’ve been found by the Holy One and may the changes in us be a resource for all of those who need you, for those you’re calling.
Father, I add my prayers to those who lift up Vince Flynn for healing. I pray your power and authority would be visible in his life. I ask that your touch would bring a physical healing and a renewed testimony. I’m thankful for what you’re doing in his body and his spirit and I ask that you would continue that process according to your perfect will. Please watch over him and keep him safe from all harm. Please comfort and encourage him and his family as they walk through this trial together. I ask it all in the Name, Authority, and Blood of Jesus. Amen.
Into the Fire 
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