Month: September 2015

The Time I Starred in “The Hobbit”

He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying,“My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done,… Read More

Are You Ready to Throw in the Towel?

“Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). I write this to those of you who feel you are just done trying to tell medical… Read More

Who Are We Fighting?

Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. – Matthew 11:29 Oh, the fight, the seemingly endless fight. How can we… Read More

30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know 2015

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;persecuted, but not… Read More

How to Be an Overcomer

The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” – Mark 9:24 This verse is so me. Am I the only one? I believe. I want to believe. I want to be an… Read More

Dear People Who Have Illness Envy

Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. – Romans 12:15 Dear People Who Have Illness Envy, Can we talk for just a minute? It won’t take long, I promise. I assume you… Read More

The Last Straw

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 Have you… Read More

When You Just Want to Go Home

I have very vivid memories of my first lumbar puncture. Now don’t get me wrong, while LPs are never fun, they don’t have to be torturous, either. This one was truly awful. I remember the nurse who was… Read More

Are You Missing the Miracle?

But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” “Yes,… Read More

My Book is Out, My Book is Out!!

If you know me at all, you know that title is for real. I’m so excited, I had to say it more than once! Those who plant in tears     will harvest with shouts of joy. – Psalm 126:5… Read More