Discovering Hope: Beginning the Journey Toward Hope In Chronic Illness
DISCOVERING HOPE
A 10-chapter study inviting participants to experience radical hope and compassionate change in a life with chronic illness.
No matter how dark the days, how wild the storm, how deep the valley, or how long the winter, there is hope.
There is always hope.
DISCOVERING HOPE
A powerful, practical, insightful, and well-written guide for all those affected by chronic illness, mental illness, chronic pain, and disability.
Embrace a new perspective. Celebrate the small victories. Wrestle with difficult questions. Learn to laugh again – often.
No matter what today looks like, there is hope. Your journey begins with the very first page.
To learn more about our GIFT OF HOPE program – click here.
Called to Hope
Jesus is the enduring, timeless, and everlasting hope who came to seek, serve, call, forgive, rescue, redeem, and save.
16 Verses to Ignite Hope
In the middle of prolonged illness it can seem like God doesn't see you. Weakness and stress can make it difficult to hold onto hope. God's strength never falters. Allow these scriptures to sink deep into your heart, igniting hope as He carries you.
Where do I discover hope?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need encouragement, these verses will give you courage and confidence. Why not meditate on them throughout your day and share them with your friends?
Story Matters
Creatively Express Your Story
We can feel isolated and powerless when living with chronic illness, but what if your story begins to bridge the gaps? What if your story offers a glimmer of hope to someone standing at the edge of hopelessness?
FINDING PURPOSE: Rediscovering Meaning in a Life with Chronic Illness (Book 2)
Cindee Snider Re
What if purpose looks different than we believe?
This 10-chapter study invites participants to release cultural and traditional definitions of purpose and, instead, to embrace God's – a timeless definition rooted in His Word and as refreshing as a gentle spring rain.
EMBRACING WORTH: Understanding Your Value in a Life with Chronic Illness (Book 3)
Cindee Snider Re
This 10-chapter study powerfully reminds us that our value isn’t found in what we can or cannot do but in Christ alone. Regardless of what we’ve lost through chronic illness, this isn’t the end of our story. Despite our circumstances, in the midst of the hard when we’re not sure we can take even one more breath, God is still good.
I TAKE YOU IN SICKNESS & IN HEALTH: Marriage with Chronic Illness
Cindee Snider Re
Rejuvenate, revitalize, rekindle, and reconnect with this insightful and enriching 10-chapter study (designed just for couples) that offers you and your spouse a safe place to grieve, heal, grow, and begin to dream together again – to thrive as one – in sickness and in health.
GRACE, TRUTH & TIME: Facilitating Thriving Small Groups
Heather MacLaren Johnson
With this incredible resource, you can learn to: lead through God's grace, create a space for spiritual growth and healing, empathize, listen and engage with those in pain, grow in prayer and compassion, foster hope and encouragement, and build small group communities that thrive.
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Inconvenience
“…we are called to open the to inconvenience.” Cindee Snider Re
Each of us has a story
“Each of us has a story- a unique, valuable integral part of the whole story of God. Your story is important. It matters.” Cindee Snider Re
Sharing our Stories
“Sharing our stories is a vital part of doing life together.” Cindee Snider Re
Belly Laugh
When was the last time you unexpected belly-laughed?
Sewn Laughter
“God has graciously sewn laughter into our days, bright moment tucked among the shadows of illness and pain…” Cindee Snider Re
Your Pillar Cloud
“What Scripture verse could become your pillar of cloud or fire-words or a promise to guide you through the wilderness of illness.” Cindee Snider Re
No Matter How Dark
“No matter how dark the days, how wild the storm, how deep the valley or long the winter, there is hope. There is always hope.” Cindee Snider Re
Lament has a role and a purpose in our relationship with God.
“Lament has a role and a purpose in our relationship with God.” Julie Sheridan Smith
Circumstances
“It isn’t our circumstances that make life worth living. It’s God.” Cindee Snider Re
Is it Possible
“Is is possible there are things we can only learn in darkness, in hardship, in suffering?” Cindee Snider Re
Grieving is hard
“Grieving is hard and necessary and sometimes takes far longer than we ever imagined.” Cindee Snider Re
Gratitude
Gratitude • “Today, thank God for one thing, however small, however seemingly insignificant.” Cindee Snider Re
Discovering Hope Testimonials
DISCOVERING HOPE is a powerful, practical resource. Folks with chronic illness – like me – will find hope and help within its well-written, honest devotionals, thoughtful study questions and journaling prompts, and inspirational quotes.
I cannot say enough about DISCOVERING HOPE. I not only recommend this study to those suffering with chronic illness, but for anyone who loves someone with a chronic illness.
After losing our son to sudden cardiac death at age 32, our grief was overwhelming. That was 15 years ago. When we read DISCOVERING HOPE, we realized it could also help us deal with our grief. This is the first study that helped answer our many questions. We highly recommend it to anyone dealing with this chronic issue too.
Lean into the precious truths embedded here and find your way into the only hope that will not disappoint.