Chronic Joy Ministry

Have you ever heard that still small voice of God asking something of you that felt impossible? Throughout my journey with Chronic Illness, every time that I have wanted to curl up in my safe corner and stay hidden away, Jesus has called me to open my heart and be honest in the … Continue reading Chronic Joy Ministry →

He Will Carry Us

Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave … Continue reading He Will Carry Us →

Heartbeats

My heart beat fast and my mind was whirling with thoughts not stilled. Could it be true that there was a Doctor who had actually acknowledged me? Had I heard correctly when he affirmed what I had researched and struggled to know about these diseases? The night grew later and later as I … Continue reading Heartbeats →

Sufficient in Christ

God's ways and timings are so far above ours. I was so thankful to share words with Chronic-Joy Ministries at the end of last year. I was not sure of the exact date when they would post my article, but God knew when I would need to listen again to the very words that He … Continue reading Sufficient in Christ →

Compassion

Is it possible to be poured out and yet be more full than before? Is there a fire that quenches thirsting? These are questions that have haunted me. The first one was a longing that rested deep in my heart throughout so many years of serving. After giving and giving and serving and serving, I … Continue reading Compassion →

You Have Need of Patience

I had started this post a week ago, the thoughts echoing through my mind, thinking I understood what the lesson was all about. . . . Patience . . . it was a "hard word" that I heard from the Lord almost a year ago. On that day at the Doctor's office, the Rheumatologist … Continue reading You Have Need of Patience →

In the Shadow of His Hand

I crave sunshine. Even though I can easily become over-heated, I still follow the sunshine around, and refuse to pull all of the blinds closed during the hot summer time. I crave the light. During the long dark days of winter, you might find me leaving lights on in an empty room, just so that … Continue reading In the Shadow of His Hand →

The Fountain of Love

Have you ever felt a moment of time connecting the past and the present? Almost as if eternity had swept up your time into Christ's life of FOREVER? I had a moment like that this week, as I came across more of my old journal notes, from 15 or more years ago, … Continue reading The Fountain of Love →

Simple Woman’s Daybook April 2018

One of the first blog link-ups that I remember reading, long before I ever thought of writing at my own blogsite, was "The Simple Woman's Daybook." I was so intrigued by the thought of women sharing moments from their day with each other, bringing touches of beauty into each other's lives. But I've never thought … Continue reading Simple Woman’s Daybook April 2018 →