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Devotion: Living a Balanced Life, Even When Illness Threatens Our Scales

February 3, 2012 By 3 Comments
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“May the God of peace. . . equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him” (Hebrews 13: 20,21). Birds have an amazing sense of balance. Whether perching on thin wires or hanging on bird feeders, they maintain their stability. As I watch birds, I am aware of my own need for balance in life. I need balance in my physical activities so that I don’t overextend myself with housework, shopping, or exercise and suffer later. I need balance in my relationships so that I don’t become overly burdened with the problems of others, but rather trust that God is using these trials to work out His plan in their lives. I need balance in handling my emotions so that when the downward cycles … [Read more...]

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I Need You, Lord. When Your Healthy Spouse Has a Medical Condition

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Dana Kennedy An antiseptic smell I couldn’t quite place permeated the air. Perhaps it was a combination of Pine Sol and Clorox. Industrial carpet woven in blues and reds needed a vacuum. A lone ant traveled by my foot. I took the damp tissue in my hand and squashed it. A few fluorescents created shadows which revealed the starkness of the room. The barren environment mimicked the fact that I was the only occupant waiting. It was the middle of the night, and I lay curled on my side wondering if my husband was going to live through surgery. I also--possibly selfishly, yet realistically--wondered if my body would allow me to make it through the ordeal. Having postural intolerance, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia severely … [Read more...]

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Devotion: Do You Have Too Much Noise In Your Life? In The Silence We Will Find Peace

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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"But the Lord is in His Holy Temple; let all of the earth be 'silent' before Him." (Habakkuk 2:20) Have you ever been to a new doctor, only to discover that they think they know what is wrong with you before you even describe your symptoms? Or. . . Do you feel they are doing all of the talking, and they have not even heard a word that you have said? Perhaps they jump to their conclusions without fully examining all of the possibilities. Do you ever meet someone you know in a store or just out and about and find that they know how to fix all of the world's problems, especially yours? Right away they just start chattering about everything that is wrong in your life Or. . . Perhaps you run into the person who loves to tell … [Read more...]

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Devotion: Is Chronic Pain Your Focus? What Happens When You Shift Your Thoughts?

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) I remember when I first learned to drive. It was overwhelming yet exciting, terrifying yet thrilling. Peering over the steering wheel, I stared at the hood of the car. Lots of self-talk guided me. Stay in your lane. Check your rear view mirror. Watch your speed. You are doing fine. Rumble, rumble, rumble. The unexpected sound shattered my confidence. “Watch it; you’re driving on the shoulder. Get back in your lane” said my mother with all the composure she could muster. The sound of the flat road surface signaled I was back on track. Confidence restored. Smooth sailing. But the hood of the car … [Read more...]

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Pastor Begins Web Site for Those with Arthritis

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Living with Arthritis is unique in that it is developed by a pastor who has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Chad Fisher says, “My site was developed and started out of my desire to help people living with arthritis. Having lived with this disease for over 30 years, I understand the difficulties, limitations, and pain associated with chronic illness. He truly wants to help and share his experiences to help others. He had not found in the typical arthritis web sites the attitude he was searching for. “I wanted to share from a different perspective. Most of the blogs or websites I read seemed to have a negative mood and mindset to them. I understand why, but I also know when facing an illness this kind of mindset is less than helpful. I … [Read more...]

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Devotion: Not Better FROM Illness, But Better BECAUSE of Illness

January 31, 2012 By 3 Comments
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"But the Lord is in His Holy Temple; let all of the earth be 'silent' before Him." (Habakkuk 2:20) Have you ever been to a new doctor, only to discover that they think they know what is wrong with you before you even describe your symptoms? Or. . . Do you feel they are doing all of the talking, and they have not even heard a word that you have said? Perhaps they jump to their conclusions without fully examining all of the possibilities. Do you ever meet someone you know in a store or just out and about and find that they know how to fix all of the world's problems, especially yours? Right away they just start chattering about everything that is wrong in your life Or. . . Perhaps you run into the person who loves to tell … [Read more...]

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