God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:1-3
ARTICLES:
A Spouse’s Love. Read uplifting essays, spouses testify of their love for their chronically ill wives and for God.
A Voice for Others Living with Invisible Disabilities. Wayne and Sherri Connell’s story of using their challenges and losses to reach out to others.
Be encouraged by testimonies of God’s love from people living with chronic illness and pain.
Bible Verses for Faith in Times of Stress. A collection of Bible verses compiled by Rebecca Groothuis to give courage, hope and faith in times of trouble.
The Disabilities are Invisible, the Outreach Isn’t.
God, Have You Abandoned Me? A moving essay from a former pastor, who struggled with serious, disabling illness. Kim T. Mills takes you through his heartfelt journey of loss, doubt and reunion with God.
God’s Providence. Pastor and Teacher, Bob Buchanan, D.Min. Dr. Buchanan finds God’s providential hand amidst hardship, suffering and pain.
A Holy Pain. Counselor & Speaker, Chris Miller, D.Min, M.Div Dr. Miller writes about how God sometimes takes us through a Holy Pain “for His good and perfect purposes.”
How Can We Help? How Church Families Can Better Assist and Minister to Those With Chronic Illness or Pain
Just As I Am. Sherri Connell’s testimony of her struggle with disabling illness and God’s blessings through her journey.
Seeing Invisible Disabilities. An insightful article written by Douglas Groothuis, PhD, an author, theologian and professor whose wife lives with Fibromyalgia.
Scriptures, Devotionals and Prayer
Top Ten Ways Men Can Encourage Their Wives. Tips from Wayne Connell, as he is challenged by marriage with chronic illness, just like you! Here are his 10 ways to be an encouragement and to develop a more intimate marriage.
What Is Faith? Seeing True Faith Displayed in the Lives of Those With Chronic Conditions.
Where Is God When Tragedy Happens? A letter written in response to the Columbine High School shootings. Great insight into tough questions! Written by Gordon R. Lewis, PhD.
Why Me? Seeking God’s Will, Amidst Chronic Illness.
Top Ten Ways Men Can Encourage Their Wives. Tips from Wayne Connell, as he is challenged by marriage with chronic illness, just like you! Here are his 10 ways to be an encouragement and to develop a more intimate marriage.
When Your Wife is Ill. Marriage can be a challenge. Toss in a chronic illness and now there is often more stress concerning chores, medical bills and loss of income. In this article, Wayne testifies of his love for his disabled wife and for God.
BOOKS:
Not by Sight. A Guide to Ministering to Believers Living With Chronic Illness and Pain! A book to help loved ones understand chronic conditions! Learn What to Say, What Not to Say and see what incredible courage and faith these servants have! Read chapter One Online. The Heartbreak of Seeing Them Suffer. An overview of the problem and how we can be a source of encouragement to our loved one living with chronic illness and pain!
But You LOOK Good! A Guide to Understanding and Encouraging People With Chronic Illness and Pain! 50+ page booklet to help loved ones understand illness! Learn How Someone Can LOOK Good, But FEEL Horrible. Ideas on What to Say, What Not to Say and How to Help! Read an Excerpt of Part One, But They LOOK So Good!
PAMPHLETS:
Is Your Church Making People Sick? Creating an Environment with Less Chemicals and Viruses. Incorporating Fragrance and Virus Free Zones for Those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities.
Why Go Perfume-Free to Church? Accessibility for People with Chemical Intolerance. With millions living with intolerance to chemicals, allergies, asthma and other conditions that may be exacerbated by chemical fragrances, isn’t it something we can go without so that other may attend without risk or even enter the building at all?
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES:
Be Still–and know that I am God… Eternal Perspective
By Saying the Right Formulas, Can People Control God? By B.M. Rocine:
Did Jesus promise to give literally anything we ask for in faith? By Ron Rhodes:
Finding Joy. Excerpts From Be Joyful by Warren Wiersbe
The Good News. Joni and Friends. How to Know Christ.