Category: Faith

Reflections On Faith Through Chronic Fatigue And Pain
Today marks 18 months of this Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. At least 18 months in this severe housebound state, we imagine I might have had it ... Continue

Baptism: Celebrating My Rebirth-day
April is a very special month for me. Many of my great life changes seem to have happened in April. This particular celebration is very ... Continue

Isolation: Why Do People Drift Away?
Sometimes it's hard to accept that when you're living with a chronic illness, people fall away, but it is something that commonly happens after a ... Continue

The Freedom Of Letting Go
Sometimes you don't notice the weight you're carrying until you let it go. This is often such a hard truth to accept, but letting go ... Continue

Reflections After Two Years in Bed With ME/CFS
As the new month starts, I am filled with joy and anticipation. It's been two years since I fell ill, that's two whole years in ... Continue

Nicole Starbuck on Faith Through Illness
Welcome to the first interview in a new series called Faith Through Illness. I hope you will find these stories to be encouraging and a ... Continue

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind: How Can The Church Better Serve The Chronically Ill?
Today I am sharing a guest post by Shona Smith. I must admit, I have mixed feelings about this topic, but it is an important ... Continue

Focus On The Blessings Of The Present Moment
Today has been amazing! Its such a gorgeous day, extremely hot and sunny. I've only spent short bursts outside as my skin burns in the ... Continue

Keeping An Eternal Perspective
I absolutely believe that we are safer with God in any storm than we would be anywhere else without Him. It's hard when you focus ... Continue

Does Chronic Illness Make You Feel Useless?
Does chronic illness make you feel useless? I know that many Christians with chronic illness feel like they are no longer useful to God or ... Continue

Took Me 30 Years To Learn This Truth About The Gospel
So many Christians live in fear and doubt these days. I know this well, I was one of them. I loved God and wanted to ... Continue

God will give you the desires of your heart
This verse is often misinterpreted and then people are discouraged and think God doesn’t keep His word. It’s not saying God is a genie and ... Continue

You’ve Got This: You’re A Warrior And A Survivor
When living with a chronic illness, whether it's a physiological or psychological condition, it is common to start doubting yourself. Your confidence dwindles as you ... Continue

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