“Hope recognizes the pain and suffering all around us, but it trusts in God’s love, promise,and incomparable power.” S.G. Willoughby
TEENS AND YOUNG ADULT YEARS ARE FILLED WITH CHANGE
Changes fill the lives of teens and young adults. Chronic illness complicates all of it – independence, education, employment, social activities, dating, and relationships with family and friends. Yet it can also cultivate both strength and resilience as we learn to navigate pain, loss, suffering, and adversity, discovering what really matters.
A creative flat card set, originally designed by one of our young adult Creative Contributors, ignited our desire to care for our teens. Sharing a kind word when you are hospitalized, homebound, or having a tough time is a meaningful gift. It reminds us that we are not alone and not forgotten. We are thought of, prayed over, and cared for.
EMPATHY AND KINDNESS
Empathy and intentional kindness can make a big a difference in the lives of those affected by chronic illness. Old-school letter writing is a nearly lost art today, but through our #PenToPaper program, we hope to rekindle it! Our flat cards and stationery might just inspire you to share a little bit of old-school kindness with someone on their own journey through chronic illness or pain.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) Also, our Pass It On program is a perfect place to encourage and build each other up as we climb the difficult mountain of chronic illness. Do you have go-to books, blogs, podcasts, and more? We’d love to know! In fact, if you share them through Pass It On you will help our resource listings grow!
TWO NEW PAGES!
In addition, we’re excited to announce a new page filled with encouraging tools to discover hope, find purpose, embrace worth, and encounter joy. Check back often because there’s even more on the way.
WAYS FOR TEENS TO STEP INTO THE CHRONIC JOY COMMUNITY:
Teens
Your life is changing. Jesus isn’t. The teen years are a kaleidoscope of change, especially when living with illness, anxiety, or chronic pain. Yet no matter how much changes, one thing remains the same: Jesus. Hope, encouragement, and resources for teens are available through Chronic Joy.
Printables FOR TEENS
Downloadable Hope!
Resources, tips, and tools to encourage and inspire everyone affected by chronic illness. There are more than 100 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!
RESOURCES FOR TEENS
TEENS
Teens, you’re invited to sign up for free #PenToPaper mailings designed especially for you. Engaging, edgy, and transformational snail mail will wing its way to your mailbox throughout the year. Sign up today and invite a friend! (Safe and secure.)
13 Verses to Lean Into
Lean into these verses, write them in a journal, choose one or two to memorize, and then think about who else might need to read them too. The Word of God is alive and powerful, able to bring us comfort in a way that nothing else can.
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