by Chronic Joy Ministry | Nov 5, 2019 | Chronic illness
He Makes All Things New I love God’s promise in Ecclesiastes 3:11 that He makes all things beautiful in His time. Many of us with chronic illness and pain don’t feel very beautiful, especially when we compare ourselves to younger, healthier women. As one...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Oct 16, 2019 | Amy Simpson, Caregivers, Chronic illness, Leaders, Marriage, Mental Illness, Parenting
It Seemed Like A Good Idea It seemed like a good idea at the time. They would borrow the camping gear collecting dust in the garage, and they would head to the mountains to enjoy a night under the stars. Two college buddies enjoying the great outdoors. Trevor, the...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Oct 7, 2019 | Barbara Coleman, Chronic illness
Moving to the Land of Affliction I well remember the day I packed my bags to move to the Land of Affliction. I had lived in the Land of Ease for 35 years and, to tell you the truth, I took most things for granted. I never really appreciated the fact that I could just...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Oct 7, 2019 | Barbara Coleman, Chronic illness
I put my dog out late last night and saw a beautiful butterfly on the front porch. At night! I’ve only ever seen butterflies during the day.Noticing what’s right in front of us.So it made me wonder, “Where do butterflies go at night?” Most of us take notice of...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Oct 2, 2019 | Chronic illness, Stories of Hope
I knelt in the swamp, mesmerized by the creature on the shrub. His strange contortions enthralled me: he was emerging from his exuvia — breaking out of his outer shell, undergoing the change from water-based nymph to fully-adult dragonfly.I watched for more than...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Sep 24, 2019 | Caregivers, Chronic illness, Emily J.M.
Relationships with chronically ill people, whether they are partners, friends, or family members can be difficult. It’s easy to feel frustrated and begin to resent them. In Part 1, I mentioned that perhaps we need to admit it’s difficult and carry on. But that’s not a...
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