Contented to live a normal life in an abnormal way. Drinking a glass of water, eating a meal with family or friends, conversing with others at social events, or introducing yourself to someone new are all ordinary parts of life for most people. But for John Barton, these seemingly simple activities took on a whole new perspective after being afflicted with Stage 4 tongue cancer. Little did he know of the transformational journey God had in store for him. In Amazing Days of Grace, you are invited to follow John’s journey of, · unparalleled joy amid tremendous pain, · richer depths of life when death was imminent, · surpassing peace while adapting to an odd new lifestyle, . . . and how God’s amazing blessings of grace have covered each step of the way. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! —Psalm 34:8 John Barton, a follower of Jesus Christ, is originally from Starkville, Mississippi, and has lived in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, Tennessee, for twenty-seven years. He has served in several lay leadership and service roles in churches, including teacher, small group leader, deacon, treasurer, and elder. As a survivor of stage four tongue cancer, he deals with unusual disabilities daily. John has been married to Candy for thirty-seven years, and they are blessed to have three adult children and two daughters-in-law. John enjoys retirement and having more time to do the things he loves most: visiting family and friends, studying God’s Word, journaling, walking, serving in church, reading, writing, and encouraging others.
