How Can I Witness to Others? We Love This Idea!

I feel like I want to share what gets me through the difficult times with others and about my faith–and I know I should! But I haven’t yet found a way to do so comfortably. Any tips? Jan Ellen
We found this great article/tip by author Kathy Collard Miller and she wad willing to let us [...]

What Does it Mean to Live Healthy With Illness?

I keep hearing people talk online about “living well” with a chronic illness or being a “healthy chronically ill person.” How can I live “well” when I don’t have any control over what my body does or doesn’t do? It’s very confusing and it feels like I’m still being blamed for being chronically ill. Can [...]

How Do I Stop Feeling Guilty When My Parents Won’t Accept My Boundaries?

I believe I’ve set proper boundaries with both parents (they’re divorced) and I’m at peace with that in itself, but I’m still having a hard time emotionally letting go of my extended family. How can I stop feeling guilty? My mother doesn’t see that my need to still enforce boundaries isn’t unforgiveness, but caution and [...]

I Just Want a Few Moments of Happiness Without Stress!

I am so tired of dealing with one struggle after another. Just as one health crisis passes another one begins and if it’s not me, it’s someone in my family and I am the caregiver. I thought that Christ wanted us to be happy here on earth! I know we must struggle and He said [...]

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 [...]

Can I Be a “Healthy” Ill Person?

I was just recently diagnosed with a chronic illness and am in my thirties. It’s a path I didn’t think I’d be on for a long time if ever! I don’t want my illness to consume me, but where do I start it making wise choices? Can I be a “healthy” sick person? -Amy
Choosing to [...]

What’s a Man With an Illness do as a New Empty Nester?

I am the father of a 22-year-old son who recently moved out of the house. My wife works at a local craft store full time, but I have been unable to work the last few years due to a degenerative chronic illness. Usually it seems the women grieve an “empty nest” more than the men, [...]

Do We Really Need All The Drugs?

What do you think about the multiple drugs we have to take? When one lives as I do with fibromyalgia and chronic pain as well as other symptoms, do you think some of it is a crutch? Lack of faith? Or what? —Margaret deVries, Ladson, SC
No one would tell a child with diabetes that her [...]

Do Pro-biotic Foods Work?

With the many medications I am on I continually fighting candida. Does the yogurt that is advertised as having probiotics like Activa or Yo-Plus really make a difference and how much of it do I have to eat? Would the benefits be worth the additional calories and sugar? -Diane
Great question, Diane! I have found [...]

My Family Doesn’t See The Benefit of Me Doing Online Ministry When Bed-Bound

I spend a great deal of time in bed due to my illness and have made some amazing friendships and really feel like God has given me a ministry on the Internet reaching out to other people who are hurting and encouraging them. I am on Facebook, twitter, and other social networks. But my family [...]

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