by Chronic Joy Ministry | Apr 23, 2019 | Chronic illness
“…some parts of the body that seem weakest and less important are actually the most necessary…so God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. This makes for harmony among the members, so that all...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Apr 11, 2019 | Caregivers, Chronic illness
My chronically ill spouse, friend, family member hates me … and I’m beginning to suspect that I hate them back.These are BIG words.Painful, awful words.But so is being hurt by someone you love. Dislike just doesn’t do it justice.When we’ve invested a lot of time...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Mar 20, 2019 | Chronic illness
Each home has its unbelievers and its believers; and thereby a good war is sent to break a bad peace. St Jerome I was born with a minor defect that caused unavoidable and almost constant urinary tract infections. It took many years and doctors for us to discover...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Jan 23, 2019 | Chronic illness, Stories of Hope
A Journey of Nine Years I’ve been actively participating in My One Word since January, 2011. Looking back across the years, I’m surprised by how each word still catches my attention, drawing me in and reminding me to slow down, lean in and listen deep as God speaks....
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Jan 8, 2019 | Chronic illness
My #Oneword for this year of #Sufficient should have felt like a blessing, but instead I was left feeling that somehow I must not be enough on my own. I felt a yoke of shame when I thought about all of the tasks and labels that used to be part of my make-up. I missed...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Nov 28, 2018 | Chronic illness
Chronic pain flares are hard. Practice these 21 strategies to make them just a little easier. Get the Grief Out. Have a good cry. Let yourself be sad. Don’t put on a positive act right at the beginning. It is normal and healthy to feel upset when bad things happen....
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