Thrill of Hope! – Part 2
Ten Benefits Jesus Brought Us – Part 2 So what’s the big deal about Christmas? What exactly did Jesus do for this world? This is a two-part series on Jesus’ impact taken from a prophecy on His birth in Isaiah…
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Thrill of Hope!
Ten Benefits Jesus Brought Us – Part 1 Ever feel like the hype of good feelings for Christmas doesn’t quite match the reality? Do you ever feel worse at Christmas time? Well, you’re not alone. Yet 500 years before Jesus’…
Get It All Out To Get It All Out!
Healthy Venting – Part 1 Venting around the house is crucial. Furnaces vent harmful fumes from the contained fires they create in our homes. Water heaters vent fumes as well, and they also have a T&P relief valve to release…
Supernatural Comfort
I believe in supporting folks through hard times! Hopefully that would be the case, as for 8 years we’ve supported people fighting cancer and other trials through our non-profit, Stronghold Ministry (see our new website). Yet there were times during…
Just Breathe – You Go First
Throughout most of December 2002, I shuttled between gym parking lots, determined not to miss either of my kid’s bi-weekly basketball games. As I moved about, I remember holding out my shirt to prevent chafing the stitches under my arm. After…
Secondhand Pain – Strength for Watching
-Terri Fornear Do you ever feel like you’re not going to make it through a situation? Hopeless and seeing no answers? That is how I feel when I watch someone I love in pain. Whether the pain is physical or…
Giant Down in the Valley
-Joe Fornear We all spend time in The Valley of Elah. There, giants are found. David faced and took down the giant, Goliath, in The Valley of Elah, (1 Samuel 17). His victory came within minutes of first witnessing Goliath’s taunting…
The Master’s Cleanse
-Joe Fornear A touch from God often comes with a taste of tears. Those mighty men and women of the Bible, those vaunted “saints of old,” they endured stretches when tears were so frequent, they called them “food.” Most often…
At Pain’s End
– Joe Fornear A key development in every child’s life is when they learn pain is not permanent. That scrape on the knee stings like crazy now, but it won’t last forever. You can walk it off or apply some…
What If God Was ALWAYS on Your Side?
-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,…