How to choose joy in Jesus during chronic illness is not a “one and done” item to check off your to-do list. Even on your best days, living with chronic pain/illness is hard. But, despite the odds, it’s absolutely possible to live a life of joy. Choosing joy takes the right attitude, a shift of […]
Saying “I’m Fine” is Easier
When you start living with chronic pain/illness, it doesn’t take long before you discover saying “I’m fine” is easier. It’s an easier response that telling the truth. It protects you and the person you’re talking to from getting too deep into what you’re going through. But, sometimes it would be nice to just shout the […]
Why Does God Allow Sickness?
Facing chronic pain/illness is an everyday battle and it’s only human nature to ask the question: why does God allow sickness? Especially, when so many areas of your life are being affected. Scripture gives us many reasons why God allows sickness in a believer’s life. Let’s take a look at a few of them… The […]
My Hip Replacement Story
My hip replacement story is complicated. I think it would help you to understand more about what I’ve been through and where I’m coming from to share the details of it. In March 2014, the same month I turned thirty-three, I became “bionic” when I underwent a total hip replacement. I had to have the […]