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Adam Mashni

Husband. Father. Cancer Survivor. Youth Pastor

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Why not me? Experiencing life’s storms through a new lens.

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Yesterday (November 10) marked 5 years since I had my final surgery in the cancer battle in 2014. I recently had my annual check up, and my Oncologist was clear that at this point my focus should be on survivorship. There’s always a chance of relapse, but for me at this point it’s tiny. The idea of survivorship is to not live in the fear of cancer returning, but to turn, look forward, and live in such a way that the effects of the battle are minimized. When my doc said the word “Survivorship” it hit my ears with such a weight to it. Couldn’t help but think about the spiritual implications. Sounds quite similar to our freedom we have in Jesus! Do we battle with sin? Yes. But the freedom Jesus bought us allows us to look forward, no longer fear, and walk towards the life He has for us — a life no longer affected by sin, guilt, and shame.
I met Toran 17 years ago when I was a college freshman. He invited me to be his intern for the junior high ministry he led. He helped build a foundation for me of what it looked like to be a youth pastor. He now leads a church in Grand Rapids...so it was SUPER special that he said yes when I invited him to speak at our fall retreat this weekend. Toran — thanks for all you’ve done and for the continuous encouragement you give. Honored to call you friend.
I had the privilege of officiating my cousins wedding in Kentucky this past weekend. What I loved seeing was the traditions of the Arab culture. Friday night there was a pre-party, and the bride and grooms fathers + their brothers sat in the middle of the dance floor, with coffee, and blessed the upcoming marriage. Super cool to see. Then, on Saturday a couple hours before the ceremony the grooms family drives over to the brides house - there’s singing, dancing, and the gesture is they are coming to call on the bride and her family. Every tradition was soaked in honor and respect for everyone involved. It made the ceremony that much more special. Then, after the ceremony, we partied 🙌🏼🎉. Oh — Keep swiping to see the best looking cake ever #GoBlue 〽️
Hearing about training and equipping volunteers from the best (@coachshef) #ot19 #orangetour
Loved being with friends and celebrating Joe and Leah’s marriage!! @joedebone @jimid17 @mvmashni
My social is full of pics of this dude. And I’m not mad about that. Hard to believe he’s entering Toddler-hood. He can completely wear us out, but I also love spending time with him. So glad God gave us Caleb!

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Adam Mashni

Husband. Father. Cancer Survivor. Youth Pastor

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Husband. Father. Cancer Survivor. Youth Pastor

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Husband. Father. Cancer Survivor. Youth Pastor

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