Joe Fornear

Joined: May 8, 2013
Articles: 283
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battling cancer, cancer support, caretakers, comfort, faith and unbelief, God's love, goodness of God, handling trials, melanoma survivors, Stronghold Ministry, suffering

Are We There Yet?

Like little children in the back seat of our Heavenly Father’s car, we call out, “Are we there yet?” Sometimes endurance is our only choice.

Joe Fornear
June 16, 2014
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battling cancer, cancer support, caretakers, comfort, God's love, melanoma survivors, power of God, prayer, surviving melanoma

Sometimes I think we see prayer like a cell phone contract. It's hard not to expect Him to perform - to answer when we call. Reconciling this was a struggle during my battle with Stage IV cancer. If He really loved me, He should be as committed to my well-being and comfort as I am, right?

Joe Fornear
June 4, 2014
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cancer support, comfort, faith and unbelief, goodness of God, handling trials, suffering, surviving melanoma

Believe, Know, Laugh

Parents are forever trying to convince their youngsters that pain and uncomfortableness is only temporary. “We’re almost there.” “The pain will go away soon.” The Lord is forever trying to convince us as well - and He absolutely loves to watch us laugh.

Joe Fornear
May 9, 2014

battling cancer, cancer support, comfort, dependence, goodness of God, handling trials, melanoma survivors, power of God, rest, surrender, surviving melanoma, weakness & strength

Five Life-changing Outcomes of Suffering

Fortunately for us, the Lord never meant suffering to be just a cruel and bitter pill to be dutifully swallowed. Suffering is a path, never a destination.

Joe Fornear
May 2, 2014

battling cancer, cancer support, guilt, handling trials, sickness and sin, surviving melanoma, weakness & strength

Unpacking Guilt

-Joe Fornear During a high stakes health crisis, the last thing we need is to carry around a bunch of guilt. Yet during my own cancer battle, I never felt as guilty in my entire life. I had a nagging…

Joe Fornear
April 25, 2014

battling cancer, cancer support, comfort, goodness of God, handling trials, living for eternity, power of God, surrender, surviving melanoma

3 Keys to Winning Wheel of Fortune

So to merge the symbolism of the three names (Euodia, Syntyche and Clement), serenity brings harmony between the good times and bad.

Joe Fornear
April 11, 2014

cancer support, caretakers, comfort, God's love, goodness of God, handling trials, melanoma survivors, surviving melanoma

God Has a Tattoo and You’re In It

He is encouraging us to focus on His amazing love which leads to His vice-like grip! It's as if He is saying, "I love you so much that I permanently inscribed YOU on to My hands; I CAN'T let go of you!"

Joe Fornear
March 12, 2014

"beating" cancer, battling cancer, cancer support, depression and cancer, handling trials, melanoma survivors, suffering, surviving melanoma

The F Word and Cancer – Focus

– By Joe Fornear Not a day goes by that I don’t read or hear the f bomb dropped on cancer, or the phrase “cancer sucks.” Trust me, I totally understand the sentiment, and I’m not in judgment mode here.…

Joe Fornear
February 18, 2014

caretakers, dependence, emotions, fear, grace, handling trials, power of God, rest, surviving melanoma, weakness & strength

Mountain Moving – a Shovel at a Time

If He says there are no worries – then there must not be any worries!

Joe Fornear
February 7, 2014

battling cancer, caretakers, Divine Healing, emotions, faith and unbelief, fear, forgiveness, melanoma survivors, power of God, prayer, sickness and sin, surviving melanoma, weakness & strength

If I’m an Emotional and Spiritual Mess, Will God Answer My Prayers?

Burst out of those hiding places, put on the forgiveness of Jesus Christ, and get back into the fight with passion and perseverance in His power.

Joe Fornear
January 17, 2014