After This Diagnosis Death was Knocking on His Door...
“The doctor came and said, we believe you have a malignant tumor in your brain. And that's when I, I felt my life was in danger,,.
Matthew Blake never imagined that a routine drive home would become the beginning of a life-changing journey. After suddenly losing his peripheral vision behind the wheel, he brushed it off, hoping the problem would resolve on its own. But two weeks later, he collapsed in the shower after losing movement on one side of his body. Doctors confirmed he had suffered a stroke, and an MRI revealed an even more devastating diagnosis—a rare brain tumor called germinoma. Faced with the possibility of a malignant brain cancer, Matthew found himself overwhelmed by fear, wondering if he would survive and whether he would be able to care for his family.
As Matthew wrestled with uncertainty, he turned to God. Supported by his church family and encouraged by his pastor, he prayed earnestly while awaiting the results of a biopsy. During that time, he experienced an overwhelming peace that he believes came directly from Jesus, replacing his fear with confidence that God was with him regardless of the outcome.
The biopsy confirmed the tumor was cancerous, but doctors soon returned with remarkable news: this rare form of cancer was highly curable. Radiation treatments quickly began shrinking the tumor, and what initially appeared to be a devastating diagnosis became a story filled with hope. Matthew credits God not only for the favorable diagnosis and successful treatment, but also for carrying him through every step of the journey.
Today, Matthew has no evidence of cancer. Although he continues physical therapy to recover from the lasting effects of his strokes, the future doctors once feared never became reality. Looking back, Matthew says the greatest miracle wasn't simply his healing—it was the deeper relationship he developed with Jesus Christ. Now he hopes to use his testimony to encourage others to trust God's faithfulness, even in life's darkest moments.
For more information on Matthew’s inspiring story, please view his novel HERE.
About The Author
“Kelly Lewis-Clarke joined CBN as a Features Producer after over 15 years in the Media, Film, and Live Entertainment industry as a producer, director, and as on-camera talent, most recently in the New York City metro region.
She served as Associate Media Director for multisite megachurch Christ Church (www.christchurchusa.org) , in Northeast New Jersey where she produced several human impact stories. Kelly’s on-camera hosting and acting talent is featured on such platforms as Lowe’s Home Improvement, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Tourism, network commercials, and more.
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Leadership & Christian Counseling from Lee University in Cleveland, TN, as well as a Master of Arts in Journalism from Regent University.
She is most proudly a mom to her three kids Halle, Noelle, and C.J.”
