When one is chronically ill, and a friend wishes to help her (or him!), the first thing that comes to mind is to bring a meal. In fact, since the most popular gift to bring is a meal, I wrote the book, Beyond Casseroles: 505 … [Read more...]
52 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend
If you are looking for ways to encourage a friend who is living with a chronic illness, dealing with a lot of pain, or even fighting cancer, this article is a great starting point to think creatively! Get the "Beyond … [Read more...]
How Do You Explain Living With Illness to Your Church?
"I want to be able to share the ups and downs but not sound like I am complaining. . ." "I've read about people who are presenting to their church staff about chronic illness, but that makes me too nervous. . ." "A deacon … [Read more...]
A Gift For a Best Friend Who Is Ill Can Be Patio Decorations
When you have a friend who is ill, it can be difficult to think of some fresh ideas for small little things to bring some cheer to his or her life. In this video, Lisa Copen, author of "Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to … [Read more...]
Have a Friend With Illness? Let Her Cry!
Okay, so this sounds a bit tough, but it's not meant to be. Too often tears make us feel uncomfortable and we are quick to offer biblical quotes of encouragement to suffering friends with illness instead of just listening. It … [Read more...]