Wednesday Word - March 10th Edition

It’s Wednesday and Friday is coming. Today I am excited about Friday being on the way because of the pre-screening of Letters to God at Winston- Salem First being sponsored by Lewisville Drug and WBFJ with all proceeds going to Cancer Services Inc.
The word cancer is spoken and people cringe. The word cancer is spoken and people shrink in fear. I know this because I have had so many in my life experience cancer. I know that many of you have too. I also know this because I have walked the walk of someone dealing with being told “you have breast cancer.” In April, I will become a 6 year cancer survivor.
I praise God for getting me through those first few months and all that have followed. I thank Him for His word that was and is the strength for my every moment. I praise Him for working through doctors and nurses. I thank Him for services like Cancer Services of Forsyth County who sent out a volunteer that was a cancer survivor to encourage me.
Cancer Services Inc. is an invaluable resource for anyone going through cancer. You never know that until you have had that need met. I would encourage anyone that is dealing with or will have to deal with those dreaded words “you have cancer” to get support. Cancer Services Inc. is a great place to start but don’t stop there. Tap in to support from you church family, from your friends, co workers and family. Please allow these people to be used as a blessing in your life. If you are that friend, co worker or family member just be there with open arms and a listening heart and availability to be used of God.
I hope to see you at the pre-screening of Letters to God on Friday. What a wonderful way to start our weekend. For more information, please go to our websitewww.wbfj.fm , www.cancerservicesonline.org
Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (ESV)
Wednesday Word - March 3rd 2010
When I was growing up in Pilot Mountain I spent many waking moments wondering about "my tomorrows". How tall would I be? Would my ears and nose ever stop growing? Where would I go to college? What kind of job would I end up doing? And the biggy-whom would I marry? (In my 30’s, would I ever get married?)
Now that I am older, I find myself spending an inordinate amount of time thinking about "my yesterdays". I spend spare time "Facebooking" and anything else I can do to revisit the past. For some reason all the relationships and memories that have survived the years mean so much more to me now.
And I have discovered it’s not just me. Other family and friends are also now sharing more and more pictures and memories of our earlier growing up days.
If you’re over 30 you may find yourself doing it, too... if not now, trust me, you will!
All this time spent reminds me of just how good God really is. The Lord has been so faithful. It all really has turned out pretty well! My nose and ears finally did quit growing. I did graduate from UNC (barely). I married a sweet lady and I did end up here in the WBFJ family. And…OH, did I tell you I also have 3 beautiful and talented grandchildren (pictures optional…just pay separate shipping and handling...LOL).
“Todays” and “tomorrows” rapidly become “yesterdays”… that’s why it’s so important to make the most of every moment and serve the One who is the same “yesterday, today and forever”!
Thanks for being my friend.
Papa John
