Joni Eareckson Tada Encouraging Even More Through Cancer Experience

As many of you may may know, Joni Earckson Tada recently was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and now will be starting chemotherapy. Somehow in the midst of all this she has found not only peace, but also the ability to write on her blog and even do some videos so that we [...]

Cancer: 7 Things You Need to Know to Help

By Georgia Shaffer
Sara sat looking totally overwhelmed. At the age of thirty-five, she had learned she had breast cancer. “I feel like I just got hit by a Mack truck,” Sara said.
As a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and a cancer survivor who, 18 years ago, was given a 2 percent chance to [...]

Ideas For Serving Friends with Disabilities From Joni and Friends

If you haven’t read a copy yet of Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend we encourage you to grab a copy today. In fact, we make it affordable to have three copies for just $15 in our Comfort Zone Bookstore. One for you and two to give away!
But we just discovered [...]

How Our Pastors Cope – A Look at Their Mental Health and Struggles

Oftentimes we are quick to point out what our pastors are doing wrong, or how they could better serve us. But we must remember that they are usually doing the best they can with the resources and support that they have. They are human just like us, and can and will make mistakes, but these [...]

Tips For Retreat Planners Regarding Those with Chronic Illness

It is summertime and womens ministries all over the country are starting to look at their fall calendars and reserve a autumn retreat for their women’s group. Are you or someone you know planning a womens church retreat? We asked you, our readers to share your dream retreat! And also, “What should retreat planners know [...]

Free Cleaning Services for Women w/ Cancer Gears Up for Awareness Week

There are some organizations you run across and you think, “Now THERE is something we need for the chronically ill!” Here is one we especially like, “Cleaning for a Reason.”

Right now Cleaning for a Reason is gearing up for Cleaning for a Reason Week, April 18-24 , 2010. (You can become a Cleaning for a [...]

Inspirational Thought from Joni Eareckson Tada

We love this encouraging quote from Disability Ministry Advocate, author, speaker and amazing woman, Joni Eareckson Tada.
“The fact that disabled people hang in there does something for Christians. It’s not about being an inspiration for others, it more than that. . . it’s a mystery. God somehow strengthens others by their faithfulness. They may feel [...]

New Study Finds Clergy Dismiss Depression, Anxiety The Most Often

This is a study that was released Sept 2009 that we are passing on to our readers. We have added the bold parts.
New Study Finds Clergy Dismiss Depression, Anxiety The Most Often
Released: 9/30/2009 11:50 AM EDT
Source: Baylor University
Newswise — In 2008, a Baylor University study found nearly a third of those who approached their local [...]

4 New Resouces for Including Spirituality in Treatment of Mental Illness

If you are looking for resources/study guides for clergy and communities of faith, Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder, Coordinator of Mental Health Ministries has written four, in response to the many questions and requests for information that she has received from persons who want to include spirituality as an important part of the treatment and recovery process.
She [...]

Reflections on How People Respond to Visual “Pain” Experiences

It had been many weeks since I have been to church. My rheumatoid arthritis had been flaring for months now. I had been off of my main medication since August of 2008 due to infections and then pending surgery.
While my husband and son left on Sunday mornings I would attempt to log on [...]

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