Watching Long Distance • A Difficult Choice (Part 2)
Watching long-distance, we must regularly, intentionally and actively confront ourselves with their suffering, choosing to see their pain.
Posts by Emily J. Maurits
Emily J. Maurits
Contributing Writer
After working for several years in public health, Emily is studying theology. She believes we are all called to love suffering people because it is what Jesus did. She is passionate about equipping and encouraging others to do just that and founded calledtowatch.com for the family and friends of those with chronic illness. As well as uncovering God's presence in the chaos of life, she enjoys reading, running, and writing. Check out her memoir Two Sisters & a Brain Tumour.
Long-Distance Watching • Different but Possible (Part 1)
Long-distance watching changes the paradigm — we cannot physically help our loved one anymore. Yet we can still be a blessing.
How to Encourage without Lying
I want to speak into someone’s awful situation, but I don’t want to lie. Here are 7 ways to encourage without lying.
The One Rule of a Chronic Illness Diagnosis
The most important way to love and care for someone in the midst of a chronic illness diagnosis is a mindset, not a method: Do not judge.
