by Chronic Joy® | Jan 21, 2020 | 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 1, 2020 | Adriana Hayes, Chronic illness
Pain Pushes Us to Our Limits I don’t think anyone would argue the statement that we, as women, juggle a lot. By nature, God created us to be helpers and nurturers. We are amazing multi-taskers and, more often than not, we end up putting the needs of others above our...
by Chronic Joy® | Dec 10, 2019 | Caregivers, Chronic illness, Parenting
For many people, Christmas is a time of year where reminiscences of food often come to mind. It might be baking and decorating sugar cookie cut-outs, the smell of roasted ham filling the house before Christmas dinner, fresh peeled oranges squirting everywhere on the...
by Chronic Joy® | Nov 21, 2019 | Bettie Gilbert, Chronic illness
The holidays were approaching, yet another specialty medication wasn’t panning out in the way we had hoped, and I found myself in a full-blown Rheumatoid Arthritis flare, longing for any kind of relief from the pain. I called my Rheumatologist to report on my...
by Chronic Joy® | Nov 12, 2019 | Fibromyalgia, Ministry Partners, Stories of Hope
We’re delighted to introduce you to Chronic Joy Creative Contributor and fine artist, Barbara Coleman! Barbara has been married and in ministry with her pastor husband for almost 50 years, and has lived with chronic illness for more than 30 years, specifically...
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