A hero of the faith helps a teen conquer fear. by Joni Topper Shivering and half awake, I pulled the covers up around my neck. The dark of my cozy bedroom told me a new day had not yet dawned. The strange dream that rattled me from a sound sleep permeated all my senses….
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Choosing Joy
Learning to take the higher road when life goes a different direction. by Diana C. Derringer Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! (Philippians 4:4, NKJV). “If it’s all the same to you, we would rather not share in this family experience.” With family gathered around our dining room table, joy overflowed…
Read moreCoping with Chronic Illness
What really happens when chronic pain invades a person’s life? What adjustments does a person need to make? Read these helpful insights and suggestions.
Read moreA Life Changed
When we think of severe physical affliction, we often think of Job in the Bible — the icon of suffering. But after some time, there was an end to Job’s misery. What happens when afflictions come and never go away? One woman’s battle with a complex chronic disease has taught her valuable lessons.
Read moreSupport for the Caregiver
by Joyann Dwire After Mom passed away, I became co-facilitator of my church’s caregiver support group and discovered that what I had endured with my mother was not unique. In fact, many participants were dealing with more hardships than I had. Often the stress of caregiving was compounded by a lack of support —…
Read moreTwo is the Loneliest Number
Caregiving is one of the toughest jobs there is, especially when the patient is a loved one. How do you handle the physical, relational, and emotional changes? Read one woman’s honest journey through her mother’s toughest days and the secret to her survival.
Read moreLearning to Love
It’s a heartbreak happening more and more in families, including Christian homes. A child announces they’re gay, and the parents are thrust into emotions and decisions based on their biblical convictions. One mother dealing with her son’s sexual orientation found the right course to follow with the help of God.
Read moreNever Alone
We never know where life will take us. Within minutes, our course can change dramatically, and we’re left picking up the pieces. After her husband’s unexpected death, one woman learned that though he was gone, God was present in many ways.
Read moreChildless on Father’s Day
We often hear about the very real woes of women who cannot get pregnant. But what do men go through when they and their wives are denied the gift of a child? In this story, a man gives insight into his emotions and the surprising positives God brought out of their childlessness.
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