by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 14, 2019 | Chronic illness, Poems
If only I was healthy, LORD,How happy I would be.No more spacing out my activities;Low energy would not hinder me.I’d help my friends and neighborsAnd do for others all the while.I’d visit people in nursing homesAnd do it with a smile.I’d shop until I drop,No more...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 13, 2019 | Prayer
Have you ever given thought to why Moses would stand on a hill with his arms open? The battle went well as long as his arms were lifted high and open, but when he faltered, the warriors lost ground. Lifted high, his arms represented his openness and...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 12, 2019 | Chronic illness, Mental Illness
The Absurdity of Camping Have you given any thought to the absurdity of camping? Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan–I love to camp with family and friends. But when I think about it, I realize it’s actually pretty weird. And as a recreational activity, intentionally...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 6, 2019 | Chronic illness, Parenting
WHO IS SHE? Who is she? She cleans the dishes and completes all the household chores, but she is not a housekeeper … Who is she? She does the meal planning and preparation, but she is not a chef … Who is she? She does the banking and the budgeting, but she is...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Aug 1, 2019 | Newsletter
Our hearts are wired to serve. We were created for community – to love God and one another.Perhaps we view serving as big acts, significant time commitments, or specific gifts and talents. When we add chronic illness, serving in traditional or culturally...
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