Refusing to Retreat from Life
Refusing to retreat with chronic pain or illness isn’t easy, but it's worth it. Discover the vital role and the life-giving presence of others.
Posts by Lee Ann Zanon
Lee Ann Zanon
Staff Writer
Lee Ann is passionate about spreading the truth of Scripture. For decades, she served in various women’s ministry roles (including teaching at Corban University for ten years) until chronic pain dramatically changed her life. Her background as a Bible teacher, retreat speaker, worship leader, editor, and writer has prepared her perfectly for her current focus on writing and providing one-on-one encouragement. Lee Ann and her husband Mike live in Salem, Oregon. They have two married daughters and four grandchildren. She is the author of Honest Hope.
Peace that Prevails
I love the word prevail, especially when paired with peace. Knowing I can experience inner calm, even when chronic pain triggers anxiety, settles my soul.
Living Brave – Celebrate!
Living brave means that despite chronic pain, I could still embrace celebration in bite-sized pieces, like snuggling my newest grandchild.
The Power of Putting Pen to Paper
I relish the gift of finding a personal letter in my mailbox, especially on hard days. Written words have a unique capacity to convey God’s grace (as described in Chronic Joy’s printable resource, #PenToPaper). I vividly recall a particular afternoon when the Lord used a simple note card to bring me much-needed hope.
