A lament I hear often from those with chronic illness and disability is that they cannot serve others. My heart feels that to the core. I have often thought it as well. I mean, we are struggling to survive and have many limitations. It can feel as if we are not doing anything important. Nothing…

How easy it is to complain, but we serve a God who calls us to something higher.

“I am just not fighting hard enough,” I thought over and over again as I continued to fight. For years – decades, I have been fighting to walk better, to exercise, to get stronger and maintain what strength and movement I have. Yet, I seemed to be fighting the same fight over and over with…

It is so easy when living in isolation to begin to put ourselves first. At least, I find it to be so. We don’t have much interaction with people; of necessity, we have to focus on our needs and staying healthy. How do we live for Christ and put others first in the midst of…

Does suffering have purpose? Are Christians supposed to have an easy life? My pastor’s message yesterday talks about this from Romans 8. It was such an encouragement to my heart. (Yes, it says 9/16/2026, but is actually 9/6/2026’s sermon. ) The sermon starts at minute 27. The song service is excellent as well, though!

This passage has meant a lot to me as I grew up with a disability. It helped me realize that God has a plan even in my disability! What is your favorite Scripture?

            God used a brief moment in time this weekend to touch my heart and remind me to live for Him.  

Our Gracious God has been working in my heart on some things. Today, I share a meditation from my own struggles.

A gentle summer thunderstorm is mesmerizing me as I write this today. While doing my PT this morning, I was thinking on the storm and much-needed rain. It made me remember how God takes care of us in storms. Life can feel as if it is reeling. Yet, we cry to the Lord in our…