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  • Guest Post: Fear

    We have a bonus guest post today from one of our members, Kim Hillier. Fear The hospital doctor walked in and sat on the empty bed next to me.  With few, emotionless words he told me all the tests were back and unfortunately, I would never walk again.  My sentence was pronounced and its bearer quickly…

  • A New Bible

    Yesterday, I got a new Bible: a glossy-paper Bible. There is just something about holding the Word of God in your hands. Yes, I realize that makes me “old.” I realize that I can use electronic Bibles and have been. So, what is the big deal? We live in America where we can get a…

  • Wednesday Wit & Wisdom

    “I’m officially disabled, but I’m truly enabled because of my lack of limbs. My unique challenges have opened up unique opportunities to reach so many in need.” –Nick Vujicic

  • Grateful November, Day 5

    Gratefulness: Today, I am thankful for church. Yes, church has to look much different for me than it did, but I am thankful that God’s church is not confined to the walls of a building! What are you thankful for? Daring Devotion Thoughts from Day 5: Today’s missionaries are John and Betty Stam. This dear…

  • Hall of Faith

    Beginning tomorrow, November 1, we challenged you to read Daring Devotion. To prepare for that book, we are reminded of Hebrews 11 (which is where the book ends). Why did this book touch my heart so? I think one reason is that many of these men and women of God, these “spiritual giants,” battled personal issues,…

  • Our Time Is In His Hand

    God is in control. We have heard that. God knows our lifespan. Our times are in His hands. Psalm 31:15a, “My times are in thy hand:” God knows all. God takes care of us. I have shared a bit about having some unexpected health issues this past week. I want to start by saying that I…

  • Keeping our Mind

    From previous posts this week, you know it has been a bit of a week around here. You all know as you face chronic illness and disability that it is easy to get discouraged when this happens. These verses came to mind: Isaiah 26:3-4, “3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed…

  • The Tedious and The Unexpected.

    Living with a chronic illness or disability means both the tedious and the unexpected. The Tedious Honestly, I didn’t want to go. It was one more appointment after a long day of meeting after meeting in my work day. It was raining out which means having asthma issues. The leaves are coming down with the…

  • Tuesday Tip: Remember

    Winter is coming. Winter is long for many who are isolated and home-bound as the weather and flu-season force us to stay inside even more than normal. Why am I mentioning this now in October? Because we need to prepare. My first two winters after my intense isolation began a couple years ago were rough…

  • Talk to Yourself

    It is okay to talk to yourself, but be careful what you say. The world at large is in a mess. We as isolated, chronically ill, and disabled people face insurmountable challenges daily. It can seem to be too much. It seems that isolation can allow us to focus on one thing, typically the bad.…