Four levels of thanks-giving
Always giving thanks FOR all things necessitates believing a good God permits everything in our lives including the hard times.
Joe Fornear
The key to thanks-giving all year
The key to thanks-giving all year lies in understanding the depth of our forgiveness. Gratitude stems from recognizing what we truly deserve versus the grace we receive. Jesus taught, “He who is forgiven much loves much,” and I believe this applies to our thanks-giving as well.
After the fire – you’re golden!
What if we knew, like Job, God is on our side and only permits cancer to lead us to higher levels of connection with His peace and joy?
Redeemed from guilt and shame forever
When we're sick or fighting cancer like I did, we are most vulnerable to guilt and shame. Job clung to One Who lives and would take His stand on earth, his "Redeemer." We can too!
Getting Real with God
James highlighted God’s gracious character toward Job’s struggle – “You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful” (James 5:11). We can get real with God! He will graciously show Himself real to us!
15 things you shouldn’t say to a person fighting cancer
People just don’t know what to say, though overall they’re trying to help. While some comments are true, timing and sensitivity are key! So, I believe in extending grace, as admittedly, I’ve said or thought some of these things myself!
Is cancer karma?
Karma is blown up by the cross! Jesus got what we deserved – death and punishment, and we got what we didn't deserve - abundant, eternal life!
When You Don’t Understand God’s Mind, Trust His Heart – A Devotional with Joe Fornear
When life is swirling and you don't understand why God is allowing such hardship, you can always trust His heart!
When you don’t understand God’s mind – trust His heart
Though He has done so much more, the concrete demonstration of His amazing love on the cross for me is forever enough! When I do not understand His mind, I trust His heart!
Accept Adversity
Accepting adversity is sweet relief, and paradoxically, it helped me fight the cancer much better - together - with Him!