by Sara | Oct 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
She is lonely and overlooked. Out of sight, out of mind is a reality, and her battle with her health has been long. Her health prevents her from engaging with life in the way that she wants, both on a practical level and a relational level, and this affects her on a...
by Sara | Jul 3, 2023 | Guest Writers, Loving Someone With Health Challenges
Welcome, Rachel! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you serve the chronic illness community? Hi Sara! It’s great to be here with you! I have been reading your blog for a few years now, and I have been so encouraged by your perseverance, your love for the...
by Sara | Jun 23, 2023 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Living With Health Challenges
Put your hand up if you’re tired. Actually, don’t, that takes energy. But do any of these apply to you? -You’re exhausted -You don’t know how to rest emotionally -You feel guilty for resting -You don’t think you’re productive enough -You’re chronically ill...
by Sara | Jun 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
The newest things released from Diamonds! (Also, Sara being crazy. You’re welcome.) Grab the Study Guide! Visit the merch shop!
by Sara | Jun 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Diamonds Summer Event is JUST around the corner, and we need you! Every event, we recruit a team of moderators who are basically the frontlines of the conference. And if you’re able — we’d love to have you come alongside us to serve the chronic illness...
by Sara | Jun 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
I hate saying no. But when chronic illness is part of your life, you have to say so many no’s you wish you could take back. It’s just how it is. And so if you need to say no to attending the Diamonds Conference live or are going to miss some of the sessions during a...
by Sara | May 27, 2023 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Living With Health Challenges, Uncategorized
Dear Warrior, I sat on my floor, frustration bringing tears to my eyes. I was trying. I was trying so, so hard, but I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t make my body do all the things I wanted to do. I kept pushing, but extra energy refused to magically appear. I took more...
by Sara | Apr 17, 2023 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness
A few years ago, I was a bedridden, chronically ill teenager. I couldn’t do much, but what I could do what write. So I wrote. I wrote a blog. Then a book. Then I asked, “now what?” And a friend suggested an online conference. In blissful ignorance of what that would...
by Sara | Mar 15, 2023 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Guest Writers, Living With Health Challenges
When a New Year Holds Old Struggles Guidance from 2 Peter for a Fruitful, Faithful Walk The turning of a calendar page doesn’t automatically infuse fresh hope, especially for those waking up to the same trials as last year. For many, the new year was ushered in with...
