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Wednesday Writings

The Invisible Crown of Suffering

Originally published by Jenny Harmon on July 29, 2023, on Oil for Your Lamp. Reposted with permission. Adjusting to life with a disabled body is not for the faint of heart. This transition has felt like being trapped in a perpetual escape room with endless puzzles to solve and no real hope of breaking out. […]

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Wednesday Writings

The Master’s Call to Rest in Chronic Illness

For the Diamonds Summer Event at the end of June, I gave a presentation titled “The Master’s Call to Rest.” Here’s the short, written version of my 45-minute session. (You can watch the entire session, and the other speakers’, with the all-access pass.) From the Creation account in Genesis to the descriptions of Heaven in […]

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Songs on Saturday

Songs on Saturday: Don’t You Fear

Scripture tells us that, under the control of the Holy Spirit, we should be “speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:19). May you be encouraged by the spiritual truth in this song! Don’t You Fear words by Ben Everson You can […]

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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 […]