“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1) Recently a lady I knew died after a battle with cancer. Even though I had grown up with her kids and spent much time together with her … [Read more...]
Illness Can Help Us Get Creative in Problem Solving
By Rhonda Sawtelle I’ve been busy unpacking in my “new” place. I’m enjoying the remodel results. The unpacking has been moving slowly for several reasons: (1) my pain level can’t take too much at one time: (2) I’m … [Read more...]
Devotion: Allowing Ourselves To Be Honest And Not Always Put On a Happy Face
“I believed, even when I said, ‘I am greatly afflicted,’” (Psalm 116:10). Many days, I’m not feeling well. I’m in pain and just worn out. When someone asks me how I’m doing, I instinctively want to lie. “Fine, thanks.” I … [Read more...]
Devotion – Waves of Doubt When Living with Illness
"When he asks, he must believe & not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown & tossed by the wind" (James 1:6). I recently took a trip to the beach. In years past, I loved riding a good wave in to the … [Read more...]
Being Authentic About Our Illness So God Can Be Glorified
Can allowing our illness to show glorify God? "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) In having "silent" chronic illnesses, … [Read more...]