How to Pray God’s Will During my Stage IV cancer battle after doctors gave me just “days to live,” it’s fair to say I was motivated to learn how to pray! Subsequently, I discovered the importance of “the word of…
Tool #2 – The Word of Their Testimony Our words make a huge difference toward our sense of well-being. Even when I don’t “feel” their truth I would rather “repeat God’s Words after Him” than wallow in negativity! I’m not…
Tool #1 – The Blood of the Lamb The same Bible which celebrates the beauty and love of Jesus warns of an invisible enemy, the devil. Called “the accuser of the brethren” in Revelation 12:10, the devil specializes in anxiety,…
Since forgiveness requires a wrong done, we would never need to forgive God, as He has never done us wrong! He is not wrong to allow troubles in our lives, especially since He promises to take any troubles and “work…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Victor or Victim? Can grief turn toxic? Definitely. Sometimes hurt, pain and loss seem so overwhelming that we turn away from the Lord in despair and anger. This anger can take many forms, from outright rebellion, to self-pity, to passive…
There is something about great hardship that makes us cling to God like never before. We desperately cry out to avoid the pain. He draws near to us, as He is compelled by His love for us. Then He reveals…