Category surviving melanoma

Supernatural Provision

– By Joe Fornear Not many people realize the financial challenges which cancer or severe sickness can bring. But patients and their caretakers know them all too well. During my battle with Stage IV metastatic melanoma, finances were a constant…

cancer support, depression and cancer, goodness of God, power of God, surviving melanoma, weakness & strength

Joe Fornear
November 22, 2013

Easier Way

– By Terri Fornear In a way, fighting with Joe against Stage IV cancer was easier for me. It was obvious we were powerless. I had the hearts and support of many. I allowed myself and others to be powerless.…

12 Steps, cancer support, caretakers, depression and cancer, emotions, surviving melanoma, Terri Fornear

Terri Fornear
November 12, 2013

Face Time – Living in the Presence

– By Joe Fornear Our struggles can appear so high, wide, and long – sometimes insurmountable to us. Yet appearances are a poor monitor of the multidimensional realities of God. When the Lord set up the temple worship system in…

battling cancer, cancer support, comfort, emotions, handling trials, suffering, surrender, surviving melanoma

Joe Fornear
October 23, 2013

Beyond The Noise Inside My Head

Yet there was one voice that changed everything. One word from the Lord was worth days of spinning and casting about for emotional, physical or spiritual breakthrough. His “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:12) brought a peace and freedom like no other.

battling cancer, cancer support, comfort, melanoma survivors, peace, surviving melanoma, The Word

Joe Fornear
October 11, 2013

Does God Ever Give Us More Than We Can Handle?

So yes, God does give us more than we can handle, but only so we can handle much more eternally significant matters - through Him!

battling cancer, dependence, emotions, grace, handling trials, power of God, suffering, surviving melanoma, weakness & strength

Joe Fornear
August 23, 2013

New Freedom App Available

The Single Most Destructive Attitude We Can Have – Part 4 – Resenting Yourself – By Joe Fornear If resentment is a bad idea, self-resentment is an even worse one. We get beat up enough in life without piling on…

comfort, forgiveness, grace, melanoma survivors, sickness and sin, surviving melanoma

Joe Fornear
July 3, 2013

Hug a Caretaker Today

So how does a caretaker handle an impossible load? The answer must be to tap into the supernatural. Human love has its limits. Divine love does not. He wants to give us His love to flow through us to others. Just ask and keep asking -- moment by moment.

battling cancer, cancer support, caretakers, emotions, power of God, resentment, suffering, surviving melanoma

Joe Fornear
June 7, 2013
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Don’t Release the Kraken… on Yourself!

Interestingly, before God restores Job’s health, family and fortunes, He asks him to pray for the well-being of his friends, releasing them from the scars they inflicted. After all, the Lord did not want Job’s nightmare to continue. Whether real or imagined, revenge only breeds more pain. So don’t release the Kraken… on yourself!

battling cancer, forgiveness, grace, handling trials, melanoma survivors, power of God, resentment, surviving melanoma

Joe Fornear
May 20, 2013
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The Single Most Destructive Attitude You Can Have

– By Joe Fornear While fighting cancer, caretaking, or just navigating everyday hurts, one attitude will bring more pain and sadness into our lives than any other – resentment. I know this from years of pastoring; counseling patients, caretakers and…

cancer support, caretakers, depression and cancer, emotions, forgiveness, resentment, suffering, surviving melanoma

Joe Fornear
April 29, 2013
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3 Ways to Take Care of a Caretaker

After listening and validating the pain and concerns of a caretaker, now it is time to cast these on the Lord – together.

caretakers, emotions, helping cancer patients, In His Grip, surviving melanoma, Terri Fornear

Joe Fornear
April 15, 2013