Behold, Christ the Lord!
As we enter into Christmas with another year behind us, some of us with good memories, and others with pain in our hearts and bodies, let us Behold the miracle and hope we have in Christmas. It’s all about a…
Joe Fornear
Why Is This SO Hard?
When Mary first heard she was pregnant with the Messiah, she was naturally overjoyed. As her Aunt Elizabeth put it, she was truly “Blessed among women!” (Luke 1:42). One might think her life would be full of honors and privileges,…
Where Is God When I’m Suffering?
The following are some hard but good questions from one of our cancer patients along with my answers: “Where is God? Why has He permitted over 3 million lives to be lost to this virus? Why am I still struggling with this…
How Do I Overcome this Anxiety?
Five Keys to Overcoming Anxiety This question is by far our cancer warriors most frequently asked question! A cancer diagnosis is very troubling with the accompanying physical, financial and relational challenges. Valid concerns can morph into crippling worry. I learned…
Where Is God When I’m Really Hurting?
One of the toughest questions for suffering believers and theologians is: “Where is God when I’m really hurting?” It’s easy to sense God’s mastery of circumstances during “mountaintop” seasons. This FAQ will focus on His mastery of the valleys, during…
Do Believers Ever “Lose” a Cancer Battle?
A few ago years ago the wife of a well-known faith healer called me through her friend to ask questions about my healing in 2003 from one of the most deadly cancers, Stage IV metastatic melanoma. Her husband was fighting…
Magnification Is a Choice
Humans are made to appreciate value, to be impressed and awed. This enables us to be inspired and thankful, things which add true riches to life. Of course, with the God-shaped vacuum within, the healthiest object of our awe is…
Is God Limited By My Weak Faith?
Before He works, God does not hide behind a cloud waiting for us to have enough faith! If He did, the list of faith heroes and heroines in the Bible would be considerably shorter! Consider John the Baptist, whom Jesus…
Fighting Stage IV Breast Cancer Together
The shock of an advanced Stage IV metastatic breast cancer can devastate a young family with four kids. Yet Roxanne and Brad Carson found God to be their Stronghold as He lifted their faith, and hope, to meet the challenge…
Does Focus on God’s Healing Promises Give False Hope?
Absolutely not! If God makes promises of physical healing, He must want us to get our hopes up! Consider what I believe are clear promises to heal our bodies in this life in James 5:14-18, Mark 16:17-18, 3 John 1:2,…