CHRONIC ILLNESS
Chronic illness is hard, but you are not alone. Join fellow travelers on this journey through loss and grief, laughter and hope. For no matter how dark the days, how wild the storm or how long the winter, there is hope.
CAREGIVING
Caregivers walk their own unique path through chronic illness – a role that is simultaneously exhausting and meaningful, isolating and joy-filled. Life as a caregiver can be difficult, but it is also deeply valued.
MENTAL ILLNESS
Too often, stigma, isolation, loneliness and shame follow a diagnosis of mental illness. But not here. Here we offer resources steeped in love and grounded in faith. Here you are among friends, welcome just as you are.
MARRIAGE
Navigating marriage with chronic illness can be difficult and lonely, but it can also become a beautiful opportunity to learn patience, humility, forgiveness, tenderness and sacrifice – gifts of a love forged in the fire, love that will stand the test of time.
PARENTING
Raising a child with chronic illness requires more strength, resolve and courage than we ever dreamed possible, yet it also draws us closer to God as we learn to lean deep, love sacrificially, shift our perspective, and be fully present.
LEADERS
Community. It feels like hope and it’s why small groups matter. So many in the chronic illness community feel a deep sense of isolation and loneliness. Small groups celebrate together, suffer together, pray together, and learn to lean on and trust in God together.
Welcome!
YOU’RE INVITED TO COMMUNITY
You are welcome here!
We invite you to find your place in our community.
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From the Blog
Worship at His Footstool | Prayer Prompt
In times of distress and heartache sometimes the only thing to do is to place ourselves in humble submission before our great God.When doubt floods into our minds, there is a comfort to be found as we look away from our situation to the vastness and holiness of our Lord.But what do the words...
Nurturing Giving Hearts | Chronic Illness Programs
12 Vital Programs God has guided Chronic Joy through another exciting year! What a privilege it is to share a snapshot of the 12 vital programs we offer and to extend a warm and welcoming invitation to you - because you are the reason we do what we do - to serve in, with, and through our...
Keeping the Faith in Chronic Illness
When a person is chronically ill, they spend a large part of life sick and/or in pain. It's the way it is - the very definition of the word chronic. It makes life a challenge. Even on better days the illness can't be ignored. There's always medications to take. We've got to try and keep those...
Surveys to Share Your Story
For Individuals
How does the church care for you?
How has chronic illness affected you? A few minutes of your time can change the way the church ministers to those affected by chronic physical and/or mental illness – building community that thrives. Take the SURVEY FOR INDIVIDUALS.
For Churches
How does your church care for those affected by chronic illness?
Does your church effectively serve and include those affected by chronic physical and/or mental illness? Do you have 3 minutes? We’d love your help! Include your voice. Take our short SURVEY FOR CHURCHES.
