Dr. Bill Bach: How Divorce, Cancer and God Changed my Perspective
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Bill Bach never expected to face divorce or lymphoma in his life, but he found he could navigate any challenge with God’s help and by changing his perspective.

Discussion Points

• The place he’d recommend visiting after traveling and living all over the world
• Navigating the shock of divorce and it’s ensuing grief with God’s help
• How asking God “What lack I yet?” and “What wouldst thou have me do? helped him grow
• Why he made the decision to not let himself stay stuck being depressed and alone
• How sick he got before getting a Lymphoma diagnosis
• Why he didn’t want to do chemotherapy, but why he’s glad he did it
• What it means when you’re not getting an answer to prayers
• Why it is important to keep asking and knocking with different questions to God
• Our trials can give us an opportunity to change our perspective
• The story of a young boy on top of a mountain in Pakistan that changed his perspective
• The story of a terminally ill young boy who asked “Why not me” in his challenge

Tips for Those Struggling

• You’re not alone
• Others have experienced what you are going through right now
• The Savior has experienced all sorrows and suffering and can help you. Reach out to Him and He can help you overcome any struggle.
• There is something to learn, or a silver lining in the clouds of every storm.
• Be courageous with God’s help to walk your path.
• When you think you are humble enough, you may still have a ways to go.

My Favorite Quote

Bill said, “From adversity and trials great growth comes.” I think this is one of the hardest things about the challenges we face—the growing pains.

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Transcript

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