i am a prostate cancer survivor!: September 2010

Second Corinthians chapter one, verse nine is the passage I've chosen for my journey through prostate cancer. Although Paul was speaking specifically about the persecution he and other Christians endured for the Gospel, the emphasis is on the purpose. Persecution or trials of any form solely exist to make us rely on GOD alone, and not ourselves. They happen in order for us to exhaust ourselves of any self effort in order to realize that our total dependence should be on the One Who created, sustains, and has sovereign authority over everything, including our individual lives. One of the Lord's greatest pleasures is when we surrender all to Him so that He receives all the glory He deserves from us, especially those of us who claim Him as Lord. We must avoid using religious cliches and "christianese" to flatter God and make us appear spiritual to man. Yes, it is true – God is good all the time... But, is He good only when things are going good for me??? God is good because it is Who He is, whether our world is good or not. One of the hardest truths to swallow is the fact that prosperity and adversity come from the same Source.

To be clearer, God will sometimes break us in order to use us. A vessel broken by the hands of the Potter will often provide better service to Him because of a clearer understanding and greater reverence for the Maker. Broken or not, we must fully confess and admit to ourselves the words of the Lord Jesus: "...apart from Me you can do nothing."

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9.10.2010

KHVN interview CANCELLED, or rather postponed!

Hey, brothers! Just got a call from Tim Upshaw (Methodist Hospital Prostate Health & Screening) that our interview on KHVN has been cancelled. The reason is the host of that particular time slot (Saturday @ 5pm) will be having surgery. Not sure of his name, but you know WHO does! So, if you think of it, please pray for the brother! I will be as well. Tim alerted me that it is postponed and he is also working on getting us on another station to continue to raise awareness! Stay tuned. I will announce any up and coming interviews and health fairs right here. Peace!!!

9.08.2010

Hear me live this weekend on KHVN!

Brothers (and sisters), if you're in the Dallas area this Saturday, tune in to KHVN 970AM (also known as HEAVEN 97). During the 5pm hour I'll be in the studio as a guest with Tim Upshaw, who is director of the Methodist Hospital Prostate Screening Program. Tim called me and said he was asked to come on the air to raise awareness for prostate health and screening and was asked to bring along with him a known survivor. He told me that I was the first person he thought of (you're too kind, Tim). Tim is the brother who calls me whenever there's a guy diagnosed with prostate cancer and is considering the robotic laparoscopic procedure, which is what I had performed on me. So, this Saturday, September 11 @ 5pm(CST), tune in to 970am in Dallas or click> KHVN Heaven97 to hear the live stream. This is a great opportunity to get a greater message out and raise awareness for prostate cancer. If I'm able to, I will get an audio clip of the interview and post it on the blog. Peace!