Today’s tip is for ladies: The Gospel Coalition is offering free access to their women’s conference. I plan to watch and listen this week.. I started listening yesterday and thoroughly appreciated it. The session on suffering really touched my heart. I hope it encourages you as well!

Control. We all like to be in control of our lives in one way or another. I am convinced that one of the hardest things in this journey of disability and chronic illness is the loss of control. We want to be able to be there for hurting loved ones, but our health may get in…

Recently, I have found a couple items that help me navigate life and wanted to share. First, I struggle with arthritis in my hands. Opening even “easy” jars/bottles is made much easier with this silicone material. It can be cut into whatever size you need. My mom and I keep a piece in our cars…

Today’s Tip: “Leave a well in the valley.” I was reminded of these verses and the song below this past week. Psalm 84:5-6 “5  Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion. 6  As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of…

You are loved. You are not just loved, but loved deeply by the God of the universe no matter what you have done or how feeble you are. Recently, this truth hit home. A dear family member received a significant and distinguished promotion at work. We celebrated with him. Later that week, I needed some…

Have faith! A friend shared this video with me last night. I know it is long, but I encourage you to watch it. We may not understand what He is doing. Yet, it shows how God’s ways are better, how our God is a prayer-answering God, an amazing God!

Sometimes, things can be good and hard at the same time. It is okay to admit this. I think we see this often on our journey of disability, chronic illness, and isolation. I have mentioned that I am in a long recovery time after doctor’s found a health issue that had been present but hiding…

The old song “One Day At A Time” has been on my heart this week. Actually, my mind changes it to One Step At A Time as I walk to regain strength. Quite literally, one step at a time, I am regaining strength. It reminds me that this is also true in our life. We…

We looked last week at verses on loneliness. This week, we are talking about practical ways to help with loneliness. Here are some things that have helped me: Turn to God’s Word. Listen to Christian music. Reach out to others with snail mail and electronic means. Ask your church leaders if there are others who…

Chronic Illness and Disability can cause isolation. How do you deal with the loneliness? God’s Word talks much about the importance of community for Christians. So, what does it say in God’s Word about loneliness and how can we handle it? There are many verses on loneliness; this website lists many of them. Revive Our…