by Chronic Joy Ministry | Jun 12, 2019 | Chronic illness
“He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the Lord.” Malachi 3:3A MASTER CRAFTSMAN SHAPESA master craftsman deploys many tools to...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | Jun 5, 2019 | Caregivers, Chronic illness, Leaders, Parenting
Not long ago my family was sitting around the dinner table after finishing a meal just lingering in the joy of each other’s company. I don’t even remember what we were talking about, but before I knew it we were all erupting in laughter—the deep belly,...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | May 28, 2019 | Chronic illness
Thorns hurt! We have several rose bushes in our backyard and when I accidentally brush my hand or arm against one, OUCH! is the first word out of my mouth. Sometimes the wound is deep and the pain is so sharp that it brings tears to my eyes. Thorns are a lot like the...
by Chronic Joy Ministry | May 14, 2019 | Children, Chronic illness
At first, I was numb. Illness has broken my heart so many times already that I didn’t react.Time. Normalcy. Abilities. Naivety. Innocence. Freedom. Dignity. Ease. School. Home. Relationships.Illness has stolen and broken so much, so deeply that my emotions no longer...
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...
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