Category power of God

Navigating A Perfect Storm

We should face our storms head on. When we turn sideways or retreat, we are liable to get swamped by waves of burdens, worries and fears.

battling cancer, cancer support, comfort, dependence, handling trials, melanoma survivors, power of God, surviving melanoma, weakness & strength

Joe Fornear
June 19, 2012

A Builder’s Toughest Customer

Our best path is to not wedge Him into our little dream house with the white picket fence on Easy Street, but to bow before Him, and listen to His Words.

battling cancer, cancer support, handling trials, melanoma survivors, power of God, rest, surviving melanoma, survivors

Joe Fornear
May 22, 2012

We can’t prevent doubts and fears from popping into our thoughts, especially when we're going through a major crisis like fighting cancer. Yet we are not victims - we do not have to give in to destructive voices.

battling cancer, cancer support, depression and cancer, handling trials, power of God, rest, sacrifice of praise, surviving melanoma, weakness & strength

When A Plan Comes Together

We may feel out of control, but that does not mean He is.

battling cancer, cancer support, handling trials, melanoma survivors, power of God, surrender, surviving melanoma

Joe Fornear
April 4, 2012

Fear Is a Choice

Please note: the ability and power to overcome fear does not come from you – it comes from Him!

cancer support, faith and unbelief, forgiveness, goodness of God, handling trials, melanoma survivors, power of God, surviving melanoma

Joe Fornear
January 31, 2012

Knowing God in a Crisis

Fortunately, nothing has the potential to improve our knowledge of Him like a major crisis. A little desperation goes a long way.

cancer support, dependence, melanoma survivors, peace, power of God, surviving melanoma, survivors

Joe Fornear
November 18, 2011

Star Maker

Is it any wonder that in hard times, God asks us to look away from our earthly dilemmas and look up to Him and His stellar handiwork?

cancer support, depression and cancer, goodness of God, handling trials, melanoma survivors, power of God, suffering, surviving melanoma

Joe Fornear
October 6, 2011

Hope Trumps Despair

The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but as for a broken spirit, who can bear it? – Proverbs 18:14 When you’re reeling from sickness, hope is essential. This verse states we can indeed endure sickness. A greater…

battling cancer, cancer support, depression and cancer, handling trials, melanoma survivors, power of God, Stronghold Ministry, surviving melanoma, weakness & strength

Joe Fornear
September 23, 2011
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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.

battling cancer, cancer support, goodness of God, power of God, prayer, rest, surviving melanoma

Joe Fornear
August 9, 2011

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…

battling cancer, comfort, goodness of God, grace, handling trials, power of God, suffering, surrender, weakness & strength

Joe Fornear
May 21, 2011