We question, "What is the secret to figuring out God's plan for my life?" and God seems silent. But He is still at work. Vicki shares. . . “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and He will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if He does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” (Daniel 3:17-18 ).” Is there a trick to acceptance? It’s taken me five years. When my multiple sclerosis (MS) was diagnosed, I was teaching second graders. It became too hard. All the multitasking, standing on my feet, grading papers, preparing lessons, planning trips and parties. . . God, allow me to keep … [Read more...]

As most people set resolutions and goals, those of who are ill may be wondering what God's will is in our pain or lack of energy. Bridget explains to true source of where to discover God's will. “As long as the earth endures, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease” (Genesis 8: 22). Whenever January rolls around I am always reminded at how fast time seems to fly by. Unfortunately, I am also reminded of the many things I didn’t get crossed off my list this year. Just like many other chronically ill people, I plan so many things that just don’t get done. With every passing day, I find myself more and more discouraged. I know I am not alone in these struggles! Part of my problem is … [Read more...]

Do you ever wonder "Where is God in my weakness!?" Fiona shares about the day this verse took on new meaning. "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." (2 Corinthians 12:9) The Lord has been bringing this scripture to my heart over and over again. It seems no matter where I turn, He brings it up to me. Up until today I would have done anything--taken any pill, allowed any surgery to happen--just to get my life back to where it used to be. To be able to return to "normal" was my only goal in life. But that was up until today. Today, something has changed within me. Before … [Read more...]

"As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his father had been." (1 Kings 11:4) My great grandfather was a preacher, and so is one of my brothers. I never truly wanted to be a preacher. Yet I love the Lord, and His Word, and my hope is that when my life is through they will say of me: "He was devoted to the Lord." The NIV Study Bible describes the Hebrew word "devotion" as meaning the most intimate degree of loyalty, having love and faithfulness between an individual and the Lord. I don't think any greater thing could be said of us regarding our relationship with God. So, how do you devote your life to God when living with … [Read more...]