By Mary J. Yerkes When faced with the pain and fatigue of chronic illness, do you tend to rise to the challenge or fall apart? Resilience is the ability to roll with the punches, to bounce back from stressful and … [Read more...]
Devotion: Avoiding Feeling Overwhelmed By Keeping Our Focus on Just Today
"Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (James 4:14) Do you borrow trouble from tomorrow? Finding yourself loaded down … [Read more...]
Chaplain Links and Publications
Other Chaplaincy Links of Interest American Association of Pastoral Counselors AAPC is evolving into a more diverse professional organization serving within an increasingly complex world. Our members now represent a broader … [Read more...]
Devotion: As Long As I See The Light I Long For While Facing Illness Each Day
"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1) The sky is overcast as I type this. It's cold outside. And that pretty much describes … [Read more...]
7 Secrets the Chronically Ill Want Chaplains to Know
By Lisa Copen 1. Have a sense of humor about my illness if I do. I know you're trained to search for if I'm in denial, but sometimes a good laugh about a situation or health challenge is my way of coping so feel free to … [Read more...]
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