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Women in the Valley

Women in the Valley: Hannah’s Story

Thank you, Hannah, for sharing your story with us! Tell us about yourself! I grew up in Pennsylvania, but now I live in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. I am a medical missionary (nurse) working with Little Fish Ministries which is a children’s home for abandoned and orphaned children.  I love to read, spend time with […]

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Women in the Valley

Women in the Valley: Oksana’s Story, Part II

Thank you, Oksana, for sharing more of your story with us! (Click here to read Part 1.) What did God teach you in your valley of chronic illness? That time was very hard for me. I call it my wandering in the wilderness, because I truly loved God, and I truly wanted to serve Him, […]

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Women in the Valley

Women in the Valley: Katerina’s Story

Thank you, Katerina, for sharing your story with us! Tell us about yourself! Hi, I’m Katerina, and I live in Southern California. For the past few years, I have been a college student attending local community colleges. Currently, I’m getting ready to transfer to Hope International University in the fall, majoring in psychology, for God-willing […]

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Women in the Valley

Women in the Valley: Danielle’s Story

Thank you, Danielle, for sharing your story with us! Tell us about yourself! Hello, my name is Danielle, and I live in Flemington, New Jersey. I am currently a college student at Bob Jones University studying to be an Early Childhood teacher. While I don’t have a health condition, I do have a hand injury […]

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Women in the Valley

Women in the Valley: Alyssa’s Story

Thank you, Alyssa, for sharing your story with us! Tell us about yourself! I live in Wisconsin. When I have the energy, I love getting outside. I really enjoy camping, hiking, and rock climbing. Most of these hobbies have been put on hold while I have been healing, so I now find joy in cooking […]

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Wednesday Writings

Saved to BE: When Chronic Illness Limits Your DO

Do you ever wish you could do more?  I know I do. Specifically in ministry — reaching out to people, helping in church, mentoring, teaching, cooking, giving rides, and the list goes on.  I wish I could do everything for everyone, but I’m limited, and on my bad days I find I can barely do […]

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Women in the Valley

Women in the Valley: Bethany’s Story

Thank you, Bethany, for sharing your story with us! Tell us about yourself! Hello! My name is Bethany Lacock. I’ve been married about 10 months and my husband, TJ, and I live in Watertown, WI. TJ is a dorm supervisor at Maranatha Baptist University. I am currently a nanny in a little town about 10 […]

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Women in the Valley

Women in the Valley: Lorraine’s Story

We’re so excited to start a new series! Between other, more devotional-type posts, we’ll be sharing the personal testimonies of women who are (or have been) in the valley of chronic illness. We hope their stories and words of encouragement can be a blessing to you! Launching this series for us is Lorraine. Thank you, […]