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There's this fascinating dichotomy that happens when you live with chronic illness. On one hand, we ignore major health issues that would send most people running for the emergency room. We can run a...
View ArticleSometimes, this is all I know to do…
Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. - James 5:13 Friday was a flat-out terrible day. I heard that the IH I've been blaming my troubles on for 3...
View ArticleSleeping with the Enemy
“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.” - Isaiah 1:18...
View ArticleTurning the Negatives into Positives!
Bestie Barb is here today to share what the Lord has shown her this week! I always look forward to her devotionals. Enjoy! <3 “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy...
View ArticleThe Thing That Makes Us Wishers
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your...
View ArticleThe Last Straw
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. - Isaiah 41:10 Have you ever just been...
View ArticleDear People Who Have Illness Envy
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. - Romans 12:15 Dear People Who Have Illness Envy, Can we talk for just a minute? It won't take long, I promise. I assume you know who...
View ArticleA Giveaway of the “You’re Chronically Ill…” Combo!!
"Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!” - Matthew 26:41 I'd like to start off with a prayer request, if you'll indulge me....
View ArticleThe Day I Visited Disney World!!
It's Bestie Wednesday! Welcome, Barb!!! “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I...
View ArticleWhat PLS Does to Your Voice
Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. - 1 Chronicles 16:9 Primary Lateral Sclerosis. I keep saying it out loud, trying to make it sound common and familiar....
View ArticleWhy the Good Days Cut Both Ways
I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do...
View ArticleSurprise! I’m Publishing a Book (or two)!
You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas. - Psalm 65:5 I know what it's like to wake up one day...
View ArticleThe Maw of Primary Lateral Sclerosis
The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. - Genesis 1:2 When I was in college, my friends and I spent a...
View ArticleFor the Languishing (Like Me)
For I satisfy the weary ones and refresh everyone who languishes. - Jeremiah 31:25 When I came across this verse this week, it grabbed hold of me and just would not let go. Especially the word...
View ArticleWhat Can Jesus Do With Our Crumpled Places?
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, His body, and since...
View ArticlePrayer Request Update
Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. - Matthew 26:41 Can I first tell you how blown away I am by all of the prayers you have...
View ArticleGlorious Tuesday: Crazy Like Habakkuk
I heard and my inward parts trembled, At the sound my lips quivered. Decay enters my bones, And in my place I tremble. Because I must wait quietly for the day of distress, For the people to arise who...
View ArticleSeeking the Light of God’s Comforter – When Challenges Dim Our View (A Review)
I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever - John 14:16 My friend, Lynn has a beautiful new book out. Oh, it's simply stunning. As soon as it arrived,...
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