Switching Strongholds
Letting go of fear dethrones me from the center of predominance in my world, a stronghold which holds no real power.
Category battling cancer
All-Wise, All-Powerful, and Amazingly Tender
During my cancer journey, I had seen enough of Stage IV metastatic melanoma to know it was bigger than me and modern medicine. Still, a thought kept bolstering my sense of well-being: cancer is absolutely no match for God Almighty.
How to Handle “One of Those Days”
The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him. – Nahum 1:7 At some point in our lives, we’ll endure a “day of trouble.” Wouldn’t it be nice if…
Help
Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:16 – Therefore let us draw near…
Advice from a Weak One Made Strong
This week I am posting parts of an interview with Kalisha Frazier of UV Skinz about my book and battle with cancer. UV Skinz makes clothing and other products that protect the skin from ultraviolet rays. The interview was…
The Great Consolation
That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings. –Philippians 3:10 We seek to encourage people who are experiencing considerable pain. When pain wracks the body, it seizes the attention of our…
The Win-Win of the Resurrection
Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. -Hebrews 12:2 I…
Thankful in Everything?
In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Sometimes God’s requests seem illogical, sometimes impossible, and sometimes both. How can we give thanks in the midst of excruciating pain, or…
Difficulty Factors
In Olympic diving competition, dives are rated according to “difficulty factor.” There is a built-in acknowledgment that some dives are more complicated than others. In so many cancer battles I’ve observed, with the many physical, emotional, and financial complications, the…
Caretakers – Not Your Average Joes
Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus,…