by Chronic Joy® | Jan 28, 2020 | Chronic illness, Parenting, Shelly Esser
Walking Through Your Child’s Chronic Illness with Hope “Mom, my back hurts,” my 11-year-old Anna complained. “Did anything happen to cause the pain?” I asked. “No,” she said. Time went on and things seemed to be fine again, so I didn’t think twice...
by Chronic Joy® | Jan 22, 2020 | Pamela Piquette, Serving
WE ARE WIRED TO SERVE. While culture and tradition may narrow the framework of options, the Holy Spirit splits it wide open, inspiring creative and accessible opportunities for every single member of the Body of Christ to serve. Perhaps we view serving as big acts,...
by Chronic Joy® | Jan 21, 2020 | Allegory, Bettie Gilbert, Chronic illness
The Story of My Heart Hidden in Jesus Not long ago a friend and I were pondering the mystery of how Christ opens our hearts to His strength in our weaknesses, how He transforms us in the deepest of places. From that pondering came a story, an allegory from my...
by Chronic Joy® | Jan 13, 2020 | Caregivers, Chronic illness, Emily J.M.
How do you respond when a family member or friend is diagnosed with a chronic illness? How can you support them in their grief? Do Not Judge – It’s a Mindset, Not A Method There are many practical, emotional, and spiritual ways you can (and should!) love...
by Chronic Joy® | Jan 9, 2020 | Bettie Gilbert, Prayer
Dwell The Cambridge English Dictionary gives us that simple definition for the word dwelling: a place where people live. And yet, we each also dwell within these physical forms–our human bodies that are inherently lonely. No one else can feel the precise...
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