We Hope So, So We Sow Hope!
In the first year of Stronghold Ministry, a radiation oncologist told me I was doing a great disservice to people fighting advanced cancer. He said I should just get them ready for heaven and not give them hope that God…
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Humility’s Presence
Sitting on my deck watching the birds early in the morning is one of my favorite things on my “bucket list,” which I get to do every day! A bucket list makes me feel like I’m not living yet, until…
The Pathway to God’s Kiss
The prodigal son … Was brave enough to ask his father for his inheritance early. Was honest enough to take his inheritance and leave his father. Was “true” enough to admit “stuff” was more desirable than staying with his father.…
Supernatural Comfort
I believe in supporting folks through hard times! Hopefully that would be the case, as for 8 years we’ve supported people fighting cancer and other trials through our non-profit, Stronghold Ministry (see our new website). Yet there were times during…
Perfect Plans for You
-Joe Fornear History is truly “His story.” We make plans and do our thing, but He works it all to our good (Romans 8:28). At first, however, developments might not look good at all! In fact, sometimes people may deliberately…
About Those Clouds Following You
-Joe Fornear A freeing thought today for my friends and their caretakers who are fighting cancer: Go easy on yourself! The beatdown of treatments and cancer not only weakens the body, but also the spirit and soul. During an incredibly intense battle, our physical…
Love Floats – You!
– Joe Fornear There is a new 1000 foot glass footbridge in China spanning 600 feet above a valley. There are videos of people frozen on the bridge or crawling across because they’re so freaked out by the height. For many,…
The Long Arm of the Lord
-Joe Fornear Some people talk about “The Universe” orchestrating events and ordering or disordering our lives. They try to stay on the right side of “it” so that good things will happen in their lives. Others chuckle at an impersonal…
Simply Christmas
– Joe Fornear As I sat with the Lord a couple weeks ago, I was thinking about the bustle and hustling of Christmas and wanting to rise above all of the noise – with Him. And I asked Him for a bottom…
Abiding Through the Shadows Series
– Terri Fornear This is the first in a series of excerpts from Terri Fornear’s new book, Abiding Through the Shadows, A Caretaker’s Struggle with God’s Goodness. I was a pastor’s wife—a person who should believe in God’s love—no matter what. I…