#PenToPaper Posts

Write Letters to Help You Cope with Chronic Illness

4 min read

Writing is a helpful way to practice self-care. These are not letters to send to others, but letters to express your thoughts and feelings.

"Writing is a helpful way to practice self-care ... helping us release painful emotions, hash out difficult thoughts, gain new insights, or see things from a different perspective." Laurie Glass

The Power of Putting Pen to Paper

4 min read

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.

“God has spoken, so we speak. God has written, so we write not to eclipse God’s words but to ... celebrate them, and offer them to others.” David Mathis

Encouraging Snail Mail

3 min read

I love snail mail. Who doesn’t love opening their mailbox and finding something besides a bill or flyer? So, I try to mail cards to people for birthdays, new babies, or weddings, but I also want to send them “just because.”