Category: Physical Health

Discovering the closeness of God in the least likely place. by Leslie Williams The morning sun streamed through my bedroom window, but I couldn’t appreciate its warmth. Instead, I lay motionless, afraid to trigger another wave of debilitating pain that had become my constant companion. At thirty-two, I should have been in the prime of…

© David Michael Bellis | istockphoto.com   Coping with a loved one’s memory loss in God’s strength. by Alma Barkman As I stopped the car in front of the motel, my husband asked, “Why are you stopping?” “Because we’ve driven all day and it’s time to take a break,” I replied, rather puzzled by his question….

It started with a strange request from God during prayer time, and it ended in a tumultuous journey through a disease. For one woman, some of the roughest waters brought the deepest, most lasting lessons in faith.

Perhaps nothing frightens a parent more than to see their child endure physical challenges and be forced to wait for answers. One woman ran the gauntlet of tests with her daughter’s seizures and, in the end, discovered the power of prayer for an answer.

What is your view of God? Is He your best friend and companion? If your view of God has been changed due to tough circumstances in life, you are in good company. Read about a woman who suffered multiple losses that threatened her faith, but didn’t give in to that threat.

It’s never too late to learn new lessons of trust. by Yvonne Kays   Colors of fall reflected in the waters of Mirror Pond. Children squealed with glee as they ran through piles of fallen leaves under huge oak trees lining the banks. A warm breeze caressed my face. I’d come for a short walk…

God works everything for good — even hair loss. by Denise Prosser Here we go again. I tossed another handful of hair into the trash and changed my pillowcase for the third morning in a row. What’s happening to me? Why is my hair falling out? Will I lose it all? I had compensated for months, wearing…

Facing a troubling future with Jesus. by Kathleen M. Barrett   My recent diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) has been an exercise of greater faith regarding my health. But that’s not the only challenge. I’m also caring for my husband, Dennis, in the mid-stage of dementia. When I consider what is ahead and how…

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…

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.