The Cody Novak Story

Every once in awhile, I open the newspaper and read a story that touches me deeply. What a blessing it was this morning to see a story about one of our own young men on the front page of the Dallas Morning News. Now, I knew the story was running but was pleasantly surprised to see it grace the front page.

The story is one of faith and strength and courage. It’s a story about a great love for the game of basketball, for teammates and most importantly for our great God. It’s the Cody Novak story.

Cody is a 17-year-old senior here at Prestonwood Christian Academy who is an outstanding athlete and a wonderful young man. While his PCA basketball teammates will be battling tonight to reach the TAPPS 5A state championship game tomorrow, Cody is battling something much bigger. He recently found out he has a very rare and aggressive cancer. I’ve known Cody and his family for many years, so it isn’t surprising to hear how he is dealing with this. He’s not scared. His God is greater than this, he says.

Cody’s story is the most e-mailed story in the past 24 hours at the Dallas Morning News. Countless will be blessed by a boy who’s not giving in or giving up but holding fast to his faith in Christ.

Click here to hear Cody interviewed by Greg Hill on KRLD-FM 105.3 The Fan.