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?
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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
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!
In His Grip Podcast Interview – Abiding Through The Shadows
Explore how Terri Fornear learned to abide in and depend on the Lord for strength and reassurance while being primary caretaker of Joe during his cancer battle.
Do WE Play a Part in Mending a Broken Heart? – 3
Victor or Victim? Can grief turn toxic? Definitely. Sometimes hurt, pain and loss seem so overwhelming that we turn away from the Lord in despair and anger. This anger can take many forms, from outright rebellion, to self-pity, to passive…
Five Keys to Victory in Any Battle – #4 – Gift of God
Religion cannot achieve it; earthly pleasures cannot match it; psychology fails to reproduce it – let alone explain it; oppression can’t squash it, and confusion can’t overcome it. There’s no comparison to this incredible “gift of God” which Jesus offers.…