Taking a Stand – Janet Lynn Mitchell Discovers Her Doctors Lied for 15 Years

I have known Janet Lynn Mitchell since I met her about five years ago. We don’t see each other   often, but we recently had the chance to catch up at a women’s writers conference and I remembered just how amazing this woman’s story of medical malpractice is. But just as important is the story she [...]

I’ve Had it! I’m 32 and Now Have Another Illness!

I am 32 years old and was recently diagnosed with diabetes on top of having another chronic condition. I am very frustrated, and I feel like I have always had a gracious spirit and have been patient to discover the Lord’s plans for my life despite the challenges of chronic illnesses. But lately I am [...]

Nick Vujicic – A Ministry You Should Know About

Nick Vujicic, 26, has a ministry called Life Without Limbs and it is an affiliate of Joni and Friends, as we are here at Rest Ministries.
He says on his web site, “I was born without arms or legs and given no medical reason for this condition. Faced with countless challenges and obstacles, God has given [...]

Fireproof – A Good Valentine’s Rental Movie

Fireproof is an amazing movie that was out in 2008 that set records for any independent film. Starring actor Kirk Cameron, heplays a fire chief and a man who is well-respected by those in his community. But his marriage is nearing the end. It’s not because of an affair with another person, or some dramatic [...]

Why Won’t My Doctor Treat Me?

What do you suggest to a patient who likely has a chronic illness but whose doctor refuses to treat her or refer her to a specialist? I have a friend whose doctor insists on treating her with antibiotics to treat the symptoms, but not the illness. It has been going on for over [...]

The Raging Sea – Poem

A wave, crashing against the shore
Shaking me from my reverie
I was lost in my thoughts once again
Lost within the confines of my pain
An infinite jumble of emotional fears and doubts
I struggled to make some sense
Of my life thus far
In a world tinged in darkness and pain
I know that my heart remains pure
But not untouched by [...]

YOU Hurt My Feelings!

Have you felt a great divide in a relationship that could compare with the parting of the Red Sea? In the midst of trying to redefine who we are with chronic illness, we often encounter a torrent of remarks that are hurtful.
Sometimes, the “wounds from a friend can be trusted,” (Proverbs 27:6), because the remarks [...]

Forgiveness Is Healthy For Body & Soul

Yes, our feeling will get hurt, and yes, we will likely be “wronged” in this lifetime. It’s all part of human interactions, and we are all imperfect.
It can be hard to let it go sometimes, but that’s just what we ought to do. Scripture tells us, “For if you forgive men when they sin against [...]

Living with Invisible Illness: 5 Ways to Get Over Aggravations

“You look so good! You can’t be as bad as you say. You look perfectly healthy.” “You think you have fatigue? Try working full-time plus having four children! Then you’ll know what chronic fatigue is.” “I think you’re spending too much time thinking about how you feel. You need to just get out more.” “If [...]

Can I Be Mad at God About My Illness? 3 Ways to Know

“When I was first diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, I was relieved at first,” shares Cindy. “So many doctors kept telling me to see a psychiatrist, but I knew it was my body, not my head, that was in trouble.”
She explains, “I had spent so much time before my diagnosis being mad, having my [...]