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…
Category goodness of God
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…
Head Toward the Light!
– Joe Fornear On a recent fishing trip, I would often stay out until dark on my boat. Getting back to the lake house where we were staying was easy though, even if it was pitch dark. There was a bright light…
Today is Terri’s 12th NEDiversary Too!
– Joe Fornear Today is the 12th anniversary or NEDiversary of the day I was declared “No Evidence of Disease” – cancer free from Stage IV melanoma. So I want to honor and thank my warrior wife, Terri, as well…
Ultimate Pain Relief
– Joe Fornear During times of crisis, a burning question captivates and troubles the minds of many. “Lord, if You really love me, why don’t You remove my pain – now?” Some ask the question innocently and honestly, willing to “listen”…
The Green Grass Is Under You
While the enemy is voicing what you lack, God is voicing what you have! And right now you have green grass UNDER YOU. The finished work of Jesus Christ is literally UNDER YOU and IN YOU. Sit in it.
Just. Be. Held.
If your eyes are on the storm
You'll wonder if I love you still,
But if your eyes are on the cross
You'll know I always have and I always will.
How to Question God
Jesus Himself set a surprising precedent for questioning God. So I don’t think it’s a holy thing to never question Him.
Overcoming Being Overwhelmed
I found that fighting cancer is a supernatural endeavor - not a do-it-yourself project. Lean on Him and ask Him to teach you how to fight with His supernatural resources.
When God Is Silent… He’s Up to Something
Periods of “silence” are common in the history of God’s relations with man. Yet we always find out later that God was up to something better all along.