Chronic Joy® Publishing
A Labor of Love
Words steeped in prayer become a courageous harvest of books.
Are you struggling? Wounded? Suffering? Lonely? Fraying at the edges? You are not alone. Step into a new journey through illness with Jesus, and discover just how radically, perfectly you are loved.
I [the LORD] … make the withered tree thrive. (Ezekiel 17:24)
THRIVE STUDY SERIES
Learn to thrive in a life affected by illness and pain!
The Thrive Study Series invites you to discover the imperishable hope rooted in Christ alone, God’s precious purpose for your life, your enduring, God-ordained worth, and the deep and abiding joy of the Lord.
DISCOVERING HOPE: Beginning the Journey Toward Hope in Chronic Illness (Book 1)
Cindee Snider Re
This 10-chapter study invites 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.
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.
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Abide Series
Learn to abide in the love and compassion of Christ.
The Abide Study Series explores the rich, diverse, and dynamic topics experienced by those affected by chronic illness, mental illness, chronic pain, and disability. Learn what it means to lean into Jesus, to rest on Him, and to pour our hearts out to Him. Learn to abide in the love and compassion of Christ.
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.
Explore Series
Devotionals and Devotional Memoirs
The Explore Series invites you into the Presence of Jesus through inspiring vignettes, Scripture verses, reflection questions, prayers, and the real-life stories of those whose lives are affected by chronic illness, mental illness, or chronic pain.
ABIDING IN HIM: A Life Together in Ministry
Bettie & Barry Gilbert
Each of the twelve chapters in this devotional memoir includes a heartfelt prayer and reflection questions inviting you to discover God at work in the hard and joy-filled places in your own life.
Companion Resources
Easy-to-use, quick reference tips.
Short topical resource books that streamline concepts into accessible, relatable, and easy-to-use, quick reference tips.
#PenToPaper: Note Starters for Every Day
This book is brimming with inspiration and chock-full of note starters: words of compassion, gratitude, celebration, grief, laughter, fun ways to write to a special child in your life, and even note starters for difficult relationships. You’ll turn to this faith-filled and thoughtfully curated resource again and again!
Who will you write to today?
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.
Printables
Downloadable Hope!
Resources, tips, and tools to encourage and inspire everyone affected by chronic illness. There are more than 150 beautifully-designed FREE printables, with more coming regularly. Stop by and download a little hope today — and be sure to check back often to see what’s new!