Just a Quick Update

For those who have been emailing and calling to wish me well with the Brachytherapy, I wanted to let you know it has been rescheduled for Monday, November 5. Should have gotten this word out sooner, but with all the other things going on I forgot! Seems strange to say it, I suppose, but I don't think much about the cancer. Its not that I'm not duly concerned; its just that I'm not worried!

Yesterday a man (who himself faces a quite serious malady) commented to me that he was amazed that I seemed to have such peace. Yet it isn't amazing to me--it is exactly what I expected! Romans 15:13 has proven itself over and over in the past; it still says the same thing in the face of cancer:

"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost."

The key is "in believing"--not so much in my believing, but in believing truth. If I were trusting error, it would never bring the joy and peace that truth brings. That's why understanding God's Word rightly divided is such a critical and practical matter.

The response to the messages God's Word In the Face of Cancer and Don't Waste Your Cancer! has been heartwarming. They are still available on the ShorewoodBibleChurch.org site. DVD's can also be ordered through GraceImpact.org or by calling (888)535-2300. I have already received several touching letters from folks who are being encouraged by the message of grace as they too face cancer. PTL!

Ok, enough of that: today I am finishing up the last few edits on the next Grace Journal. Should have it to the printer by Wednesday. I've also written over a dozen letters as well as answered 53 emails.

We had an outstanding day yesterday at Shorewood. I am amazed at the steady stream of new folks who are coming out--and the number who are staying with us! As our culture progresses into what is termed its "post-Christian" era (!!!) there is a genuine hunger for truth. A wonderful day to be doing the work of the ministry!

By the way, as we are going through Colossians 3 on Sunday mornings we are currently dealing with "Measuring Family Life Today" (Co. 3:18-4:1). I had a good opportunity to really "lay it on" the husbands yesterday from Col. 3:19. That particular verse contains instruction about the most dangerous element a husband faces in marriage: check it out!

Maranatha!