“‘If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or … [Read more...]
Devotion: There Is More to Life Than Illness
“I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.” (Psalm 34:1-2) “You look so good.” That’s often the greeting of a friend. My … [Read more...]
Devotion: The Need to De-clutter With a Disease
“A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out. In faithfulness He will bring forth justice.” (Isaiah 42:3) Got clutter? Maybe you have an “everything drawer” where a variety of things land. … [Read more...]
Devotion: Disease? It’s No Joke! But We Can Still Find Seasons to Smile
". . . A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” (Ecclesiastes 3:4) “You have multiple sclerosis (MS).” My doctor sat motionless, as if to brace himself for my reaction. “How bad is … [Read more...]
Devotion: Enduring Those Painful, Sleepless Nights When Chronically Ill
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters.” (Psalm 23:1-2) It’s 12:30 AM and I’m awake. Tossing and turning. Shifting to find the perfect comfortable … [Read more...]