by Sara | Aug 30, 2021 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Guest Writers
My DiagnosisI started to have pain in my lower left abdomen in June 2021. I had experienced a mild version of this pain since my teens; however, it was painful and recurred often enough for me to see my digestive doctor. After I underwent a scope and blood tests, my...
by Sara | Aug 2, 2021 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Guest Writers
I love driving down Main Street. At night. When the streets are empty and the air is quiet and only a few people move on the sidewalk under the glowing lamps. Put me on Main Street in the middle of the day, however, and you’ll find me gripping the steering wheel with...
by Sara | Jul 19, 2021 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Guest Writers
Life spirals out of control especially when your health turns against you and worsens. In the midst of this, questions may arise: Why does God continue to allow me to suffer? Why is He not coming near me when I drew nigh to Him? And the painful feeling … God has...
by Sara | Apr 12, 2021 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Guest Writers, Living With Health Challenges
We seem to believe that to show weakness is inappropriate. At church we put on this persona that all is well in our lives, often masking our struggles from our church families; as if admitting that we are struggling is to admit that we are failing God. Yet God’s Word...
by Sara | Feb 1, 2021 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Living With Health Challenges, Mental Struggles
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 (NIV) I sat up in the dark room shaking. I frantically glanced around the room, trying to pinpoint the source of danger. I grabbed my phone and texted a friend, my breath...
by Sara | Nov 2, 2020 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Guest Writers, Living With Health Challenges, Loving Someone With Health Challenges, Mental Struggles, Uncategorized
TODAY’S THE DAY!!! This has been in the works since April, and so many hours and sweat and tears have already been poured into this . . . and now I get to officially share it with you all! Diamonds 2021 is officially happening. And today, we’re sharing all...
