February 2018 | Chronic Joy Ministry

Please Don’t Say It

by Chronic Joy Ministry | Feb 26, 2018 | Caregivers, Chronic illness, Leaders, Marriage, Mental Illness, Parenting

We are told that we will all face trials. Jesus told us to expect them. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Trials come in all different...

Five Minutes at a Time – A Letter To The Mamas

by Chronic Joy Ministry | Feb 21, 2018 | Caregivers, Chronic illness, Mental Illness, Parenting

To the Mama whose child is newly diagnosed, To the Mama who is sleeping tonight (again) in her child’s hospital room, To the Mama learning to balance appointments, laundry, lunch, dinner, school and medications, To the Mama wondering how she will possibly survive if...

Worry and Concern – An Allegory

by Chronic Joy Ministry | Feb 16, 2018 | Chronic illness

When I joined the Feedback Team for Finding Purpose, Book 2 in Chronic Joy’s THRIVE Study Series, I was so intrigued by the activities included with the study questions. One of the options was an invitation to write an allegory based on the differences between worry...

The Reason Behind Writing Finding Purpose

by Chronic Joy Ministry | Feb 12, 2018 | Chronic illness

FINDING PURPOSE: Rediscovering Meaning in a Life with Chronic Illness is the second book in the Chronic Joy Thrive Series.Why did I write this book?Honestly, I didn’t want to. Not because I believe Biblical purpose is unimportant, but because I was afraid I couldn’t...

Though I Sit In Darkness

by Chronic Joy Ministry | Feb 6, 2018 | Mental Illness

Keeping Faith in the Midst of Depression I stand with the rest of the congregation for a familiar hymn. My heart is sad and parched. Mouthing the words takes a Herculean effort. I feel out of place in the midst of so many people with smiles on their faces and praise...