Posts to Ponder
READ. REFLECT. GROW.
Discover hope, encouragement, purpose, and Christ-centered growth as you explore the deep questions of illness, pain, trauma, shame, grief, and so much more.
No matter the challenges you’re navigating, our Posts to Ponder will inspire you to surrender your expectations, notice gifts of joy and gratitude, and embrace your journey with hope, knowing that you are not alone.
Each blog post offers fresh grace, an invitation to ponder, an opportunity to listen, and insight for your journey. Grow in faith, one grace-soaked post at a time.
The Lord is My Caregiver
Psalm 23 offers deep comfort to those living with chronic illness by revealing God not only as Shepherd, but as Caregiver—one who provides rest, restores the weary, and remains present through pain, uncertainty, and the long road of suffering.
A Choice to Celebrate
When illness and disruption stripped life down to the studs, God gently revealed a deeper truth: tearing down is never the end of the story. Even in chaos, He invites us to celebrate—quietly, imperfectly, and with hope—trusting that He is already building something new.
Let’s Celebrate! Chronic Joy turns 10!
🎉Join Chronic Joy as we celebrate 10 years of ministry, faith, and encouragement for those affected by chronic illness, mental illness, and pain. Explore spiritual practices, discover free resources, and learn about ways to join the celebration.
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Each of our publications offers opportunities for personal reflection, meaningful conversation, deeper connection, and shared growth.
Kintsugi: The Story of Our Scars
God pursues the places where we have been wounded, weakened, or failed, where we are vulnerable, where anxiety spins and depression sinks, where loneliness is rampant and grief lingers, and where suffering and loss are constant or sustained.
Telling Your Medical Story
What is a Medical Story? For our healthcare teams to build the best possible treatment plans for us, we need to learn to keep well-maintained logs of symptoms (and their severity), medications, treatments, dates, and brief notes. Keep track with our Medical Story Log.