Category Terri Fornear

Mending Fences

Step 8 gives me a chance to list those I have hurt and become willing or courageous to “love” them - whether they receive it or not. This step opens the door for me to see the pain I’ve caused others and set me free from making my pain master over my feelings and thoughts about myself.

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Terri Fornear
August 21, 2014

Lighten Your Load

My true self is already as it should be. It is not something that I whip into shape - as it is the seed of Christ in Me!!!! That seed takes over where my powerlessness ends. His work becomes bigger as my eyes are open to God’s will - which WAS done on the cross!

12 Steps, grace, handling trials, power of God, Terri Fornear

Terri Fornear
July 25, 2014

Ready Or Not?

It is tempting to think we must change on our own so that God will be pleased with us. It is also tempting to think that we can change on our own. Yet we know Paul had become so frustrated that he gave up trying to change. Can you relate to Paul?

12 Steps, caretakers, dependence, power of God, surrender, Terri Fornear

Into the Light

Opening up to another human being is tricky. Humans are not God, not perfect, and not the answer, but the right person can be the very vehicle to deliver God’s grace and gift of righteousness.

12 Steps, battling cancer, cancer support, facing death, fear, power of God, surrender, Terri Fornear

Terri Fornear
March 28, 2014

Standing Firm on Those Shaky Days

– By Terri Fornear The evil “day” in Ephesians 6:13 can feel more like an evil eternity! How do I “stand” as Paul says when things are really tough? Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of…

caretakers, comfort, faith and unbelief, fear, handling trials, power of God, Terri Fornear

Terri Fornear
February 28, 2014
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Find Courage from Total Acceptance

My worth has been declared on the Cross and has nothing to do with my performance -- whether good or bad.

12 Steps, caretakers, emotions, faith and unbelief, fear, God's love, grace, Terri Fornear

Terri Fornear
January 30, 2014

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

As I grow in knowing the real Jesus, I detach from religion and attach to the God who speaks His love into my understanding!

12 Steps, caretakers, faith and unbelief, forgiveness, goodness of God, rest, Terri Fornear

Terri Fornear
January 10, 2014

Letting GO… of Being God

Step 2 takes me out of “thinking” about Him and into His Power.

12 Steps, battling cancer, cancer support, caretakers, dependence, God's love, handling trials, power of God, surviving melanoma, Terri Fornear, weakness & strength

Terri Fornear
December 6, 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

Casting Out Fear… with His Love

The lie that keeps knocking at my door is that His work on the Cross is not enough.

cancer support, caretakers, emotions, fear, God's love, grace, Terri Fornear, weakness & strength

Terri Fornear
September 6, 2013