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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11.03.2010

FREE PROSTATE SCREENING, THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 6!

Hey, hey, hey! It's that time again. My fellowship, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, is having another free (F-R-E-E!!!) prostate screening, immediately following the men's breakfast/fellowship which begins at 7:30am. Come by and have some morning vittles and hear my pastor, Dr. Tony Evans, challenge the brothers from the Word and then get yourself checked - for FREE!!! No need to present your insurance card or pay a deductible! As I've said many times before: DON'T PUT IT OFF! This is too great of an opportunity to pass up! Almost 4 years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer with no symptoms at one of these free screenings. If you read my blog, come see me and let me know you read about it here.

As soon as I'm done there, I have to rush over to Beginners Baptist Church, 3610 Hancock St. in sunny south Dallas. I've been invited to their health fair to speak out about prostate health and awareness and give my testimony. So, if you're in that area, come holler at me!

It is a privilege to be able to tell my story about how the LORD in His providence let me get diagnosed early and then to have the grace to say I "had" prostate cancer! Praise His Name!!!
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