Some weeks are harder than others to keep up with all the health needs! This week was one of those weeks for me. Long work hours, multiple appointments, illness flare, and the list goes on. What do we do on those week? We do our best. We prioritize what has to be done. We let…

2 Corinthians 10:12 states, “12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), 2 Co 10:12. It is so easy to compare what we can do…

Chronic illness, specifically, means that we have to ration strength and plan all activities as much as possible so as not to set off a flare or set ourselves back. How do you manage your strength in a chronic illness?

Sometimes physical limitations are not the hardest thing in working toward our best health.

We are going to talk about a different type of our fitness today. What do we do when others judge us or have expectations we cannot meet due to our health? It can be tough, but God’s Word has the answer. My niece reminded me a bit ago that my “doing well” is like another…

Eating well is truly important in chronic illness. For those of us with food allergies, it is even more important. Working to make healthy choices on a limited budget with limited time and strength can be difficult. Here are some things that help me.

1 Corinthians 15:58 “58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), 1 Co 15:58.

Sometimes our fitness journeys are not all flowery and happy. Sometimes, they are simply hard for a time. Recovering strength has been slow going. It has had ups and downs which is expected, but not enjoyed. I have caught myself feeling like I am failing in recovery as it isn’t going as quickly as I…

Fitness – getting as healthy as we can – is tough when you have a chronic illness or disability. That hard means being consistent doesn’t look the same as it does for others. It also means that our weakness helps us rely on His strength.