When we fight cancer, we have enough to navigate physically and emotionally without adding the stress of unforgiveness. After all, Ephesians tells us unforgiveness gives the devil a "foothold" in our lives, a military term for a base of operations of an enemy in our own territory. I realized the self-inflicted pain of unforgiveness could be as devastating to my soul as the cancer was to my body.
What is the #1 fear of most people? Speaking in public? Snakes? Nope – it’s death. I once hesitated to discuss death with friends who are fighting cancer. It’s not positive, it’s “THE worst-case scenario.” Or is it? Why would…
Tool #1 – The Blood of the Lamb The same Bible which celebrates the beauty and love of Jesus warns of an invisible enemy, the devil. Called “the accuser of the brethren” in Revelation 12:10, the devil specializes in anxiety,…
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…
I’ve been struggling to find the words for this blog on The Grace of God, not for a lack of subject matter, I just don’t know what to leave out! So for now, I’ll focus on three aspects of The…
Unforgiveness is a poison pill we swallow thinking an inner vendetta is harmless, but as they say in the south, “That dog will bite you.” If we’re fighting cancer, we’re usually more sensitive and vulnerable to hurts by others (read…
Does the Lord intend us to be happy? Joyful? Satisfied? What about in hard times, like during a cancer battle? Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes! I have to admit, I didn’t always experience positive feelings in the midst of the…
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.…
-Joe Fornear That would be really nice, right? Well, welcome to Niceville – He IS always on your side! You might be thinking, “If that’s true, it sure doesn’t feel like it!” I can relate. During my Stage IV cancer battle,…
– 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…