Be Still
What a promise and what a challenge! Be still when the world says take charge, run faster, push harder, do more, make it happen - whatever it is. Just do it! Yet, isn't it like God to tell us the exact opposite, so counter-cultural that...
Pamela Piquette Posts
Giving Hearts | Our Programs
God has guided Chronic Joy through another exciting year! And it's my privilege to share a snapshot of the 10 vital programs that serve our growing community. Henri Nouwen's words are a great place to begin: "However, community is...
Greater Joy | Invitation to Prayer
Greater Joy Joy, as defined by the dictionary, is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. Yet, this definition wasn't helping my understanding of King David's greater joy than those who have abundant harvests. So I looked further. "Joy,"...
Go, Stay and Give
Jill Briscoe's words, “Go where you’re sent, stay where you're put and give what you’ve got,” have great meaning to me. Go, Stay and Give Fully Present Many years ago, my three kids and I volunteered to prepare and serve dinner every...
Invitation to Prayer | Giving Thanks
Giving Thanks Gratitude can be a challenging word when chronic illness is our constant companion. Preparing for and being with family and friends is a gift, but it is also a drain on already low energy reserves. Inevitably, I will be more unwell...
