Pardon Me!
Did I do something to deserve this suffering? This is a common and distressing question for many who find themselves in a fiery trial. After all, who can look back on their lives and declare themselves sin free? Hint: only…
Joe Fornear
Did God Punish Me With Cancer?
Several people have called or written to ask if God gave them cancer because he is mad at them. I’m delighted to confidently proclaim that Jesus Christ stepped in to take our punishment for sin, therefore God does not punish…
To Forgive Or Not To Forgive
I don’t believe the Lord heaps rules on people fighting cancer. But if I could venture one requirement, it would be this: forgive those who hurt you. If your battle is anything like mine, there are many opportunities to forgive.…
Where Is God When It Hurts?
“Where is God when it hurts?” Some people don’t ask this question when they are struggling with pain from cancer and its treatments. Not me; I really needed to know. For the answer, let’s turn to the complete guide for…
Weights or Wings?
There is an “aha” moment in the life of every young eagle. The revelation comes at the most opportune time, during the worst crisis of its life, while it is plummeting towards the earth. Forces of gravity yank it faster…
More Than Enough!
During my battle with Stage IV metastatic melanoma, the Lord really used a devotional book, Streams in the Desert, to encourage me and to help me make sense of my sufferings. In one entry, there is a very inspirational quote…
YOUR Resurrection Day
When I was battling cancer, there was a topic that frequently crossed my mind, but I did not want to discuss it. Frankly, I did not appreciate it when others raised the issue with my wife, Terri, or I. We…
Is Pain In Vain – Part Five
Do you ever just “hope” the Lord knows what He is doing? We are told that His ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:9), but sometimes our journey can seem so long and difficult, even pointless. Consider the children of…
Is Pain In Vain – Part Four
For twelve years I had stood at a pulpit on Sunday mornings and proclaimed that our significance and value comes primarily from the Lord, and not from what we do. Yes, we can feel good about our performance, but God…
Is Pain In Vain? – Part Three
I have a belief that might make some cringe. Here it is: There were benefits to my battle with cancer. Now before you conclude I’m losing my grip, let’s first remember God’s superior intellect. “My thoughts are not your thoughts,…