Movie Being Made About Inspirational Surfer Attacked By Shark

We watched with horror in 2003 as newscasters explained that a 13-year-old young woman who was already a surfer champion was attacked by a shark. Now, year later, Bethany Hamilton’s story is being filmed in Hawaii, based on her autobiography she wrote at 19 years old, “Soul Surfer.”
This young gal is a Christian and not [...]

My Damascus Road

By Diane Buckness

It was 38 years ago today
The day started out beautifully
Lovely warm spring weather…
Following a two month stay in Mayberry-esque Vinita, Oklahoma
Two young women from California, friends since childhood
Traveling around the country working odd jobs and moving on
Time to hit the road again…destination: New Orleans
Beer
Enthralled with all the hedonistic pleasures birthed by the [...]

The Impact of Our Attitude – Part 2 of 2

This is the rest of the article “The Impact of Our Attitude” (Click to read part 1)
By Sandy Mayle
3. Glad Expectation for the Future
“I am going to keep on being glad, for I know that as you pray for me, and as the Holy Spirit helps me, this is all going to turn out for my [...]

The Impact of Our Attitude – Part 1 of 2

By Sandy Mayle
The longer I live with my disease, the more I realize the impact of attitude on chronic illness. Attitude, to me, is more important than test results. It is more important than medical history, than financial resources, than competent and compassionate doctors, than promising surgeries, than helpful medications, than how my loved ones [...]

Amazing Mother Who Lives without Arms

If you live with chronic pain and limitations, chances are you have those days where you have felt like your lack of abilities were impairing the kind of parenting that you always imagined you would do.
Living with rheumatoid arthritis, I have dealt with not being able to lift my son some days when he was [...]

An Interesting Life of a Service Dog Transformed

This is a beautiful little video about a dog who became much more than just a service dog, but also a dog who has changed many peoples lives and given them some real comfort. I encourage you to watch this for a smile and encouragement.

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Sale On New “Flaring with Flair” Items

So you’re in a flare? Maybe you are sore, have a rash or just feel like you got run over by some large object yesterday and now the bruising is setting in. THAT can be depressing! But does it HAVE to be? No way! Who said we can’t have a sense of humor about it [...]

Learning to be Assertive Despite the Fatigue of Illness

By Lisa Copen
I had just received the third pink slip in two weeks from the lab that said my payment was passed due. Over three times I had called and my insurance company had assured me that the lab work was covered and that they would mail out a check that afternoon. This time, when [...]

Choosing What Kind of Life You Will Lead – Despite Illness

The following is an excerpt from “Despite Lupus: How to Live Well with a Chronic Illness” by Sara Gorman, Chapter 1, titled, “Choose Well.” Though the article below and book are written with lupus in mind, those with any illness will find hope and encouragement!
Setting out to drastically improve your life with lupus may make [...]

“Side Effects” Video is Going Strong

I suppose I can take comfort that at this moment. . . (drum roll please). . . for some reason I am “happy” that 296 people have seen me lookin’, well, let us just say I’m a wearin’ my muffin top right now. After dodging cameras (I became the photographer behind the camera) I [...]

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