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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10.30.2011

New site in the works ...

brokentoserve.com is moving. see the new look here.

don't forget, FREE PROSTATE SCREENING, THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5. 7:30am at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. Be a man and be there!
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FREE Prostate Screening, This Saturday, November 5

Men! It's that time again for the FREE Men's Prostate Screening. It's this Saturday, November 5 at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. It begins at 7:30am with breakfast and a time of fellowship and Bible study led by Dr. Tony Evans and then followed up with prostate screening provided by Methodist Hospital. The screening ends at noon. Did I say it's FREE??? Leave your insurance card and co-pay at home! There will be a table set up with materials where I will be available to answer any questions. Be a man! Get screened!
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9.26.2011

Another PSA - 6 months sooner

About 3 weeks ago my loving wife got concerned that my last PSA was higher than expected, even though it was still at an undetectable level.

Well, I'm thankful to report that the results are the same - 0.026! Rather than waiting another year, my wife wanted to make sure that my number wasn't rising to signify growth of cancer cells. Keep in mind this is the ultra sensitive test which is a more detailed reading, rather than the common "0.05-or-less" reading. This shows that my PSA is still very undetectable.

Thank you, Sweetheart! Even more, thank you, Lord Jesus!!!
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3.15.2011

PSA 2011 result

Hey, brothers! Just got my PSA result for 2011.

.026

And once again, for the fourth year, I'm truly thankful to the LORD! Still undetectable!

As I mentioned before, I still get my PSA done at Methodist Hospital which uses the "ultra-sensitive" test that tallies results out to the thousandths place (i.e. .001, with 1 being in that place). The normal PSA test gives results to the hundredths (i.e. .o1, with 1 being in the hundredths). Ultra-sensitive PSA gives a more accurate reading whereas the normal test gives a reading of > 0r = .05. So there would be no accurate knowledge of where the number would be with the normal testing if it's less. Now, the only con to the PSA, which by the way stands for "prostate specific antigen," is that there are supposedly other organs in the body that produce the antigen (i'm still researching this). So, with that in mind, a rising PSA doesn't always mean cancer. As far as the prostate goes, it could be an infection, or prostatitis. So that would mean that PSA isn't really as "accurate" as it states. But, anytime there is a high result, it should raise an eyebrow to do further testing. That's why the PSA isn't the final verdict. Depending on how high the number, the biopsy is really the accurate result. But still, I want to know, as best as I can, exactly where it is, so the ultra-sensitive is for me from here on out!
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3.02.2011

Annual PSA check up today

Yo, people! Just had my annual PSA test this morning. Should get the results back in about a week. Doc said he wasn't worried about anything. My urine test was a'ok. Stay tuned for the PSA numbers in a few days. Peace!
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12.28.2010

4 YEARS in survival mode!

Yes, brothers! Today is December 28, 2010. It was 4 years ago in 2006 on a Thursday morning that I had my cancer-filled prostate removed and have been cancer-free since! All praise, glory and thanks go to my Lord Jesus the Christ! I'm unworthy and very grateful! Thank you, LORD!
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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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