Love Like Catherine Has Cancer: A Guide to Deepening Marital Love is a heartfelt, faith- rooted memoir and marriage guide that invites couples to love with urgency, purpose, and selflessness. Written by Lance Johnson, this powerful book tells the true story of his marriage to Catherine, a woman of grace and strength who battled terminal cancer with courage and unwavering faith.
Through raw storytelling, biblical insight, and practical reflection questions, this book is both a tribute to enduring love and a guide for couples seeking to strengthen their bond—before crisis hits. Whether you’re married, engaged, or hoping for lasting love, this book will challenge you to love like time is running out… because sometimes, it is.
This is not a story about cancer.
It’s a story about covenant.
It’s not about endings.
It’s about eternal impact.
✨ Chapter Highlights / Previews
Chapter 1: What Sacrifices Would You Make?
The moment everything changed—finding a lump, a shocking diagnosis, and learning to love beyond comfort. Lance shares what real sacrifice looks like when your spouse needs you most.
Chapter 2: What Arguments Would You Let Go?
Minor fights lose their weight when life gets real. This chapter walks couples through choosing peace over pride.
Chapter 3: In Relationships, Who’s the Boss?
What role does money play in leadership? Lance explores financial unity, trust, and how Catherine led their finances with grace and clarity.
Chapter 4: How Much Time Would You Make for Your Spouse?
Time is the greatest gift you can give. A challenge to make space before you're forced to wish you had.
Chapter 5: How Can God Reward Your Faithfulness?
From celibacy to covenant—how honoring God together can transform your relationship and invite favor into your marriage.
Chapter 6: How Often Do You Go to Church, on Dates, and Events Together?
The power of presence. Shared experiences that deepen intimacy and keep the connection alive.
Chapter 7: Outserve Your Spouse—Who Can Love Harder?
The playful, yet powerful challenge between Lance and Catherine to outlove one another—setting a standard for intentional, everyday affection.
Chapter 8: What Would You Give Up to Spend More Time with Your Spouse?
A soul-stirring reflection on letting go of the non-essentials to hold on to what matters most.
Chapter 9: Who’s the Boss in Your Relationship?
A deeper dive into ego, gender roles, and mutual submission rooted in biblical truth and personal growth.
Chapter 10: What If Today Was the Last “I Love You”?
The most painful yet powerful chapter—Catherine’s final days, her encounter with God, and the last “I love you” that changed everything.
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