“I’m never going to feel better!” “My life is ruined.” “How can I possibly go back to work?” These are the thoughts that run though the head of someone with chronic pain. But do our thoughts matter? Actually, yes they matter a lot! Catastrophic thinking is a strong predictor of pain intensity. It is a way…

Did you know that 100 million people in the United States suffer with chronic pain? With better regulation of pain medications, some of you need to know more about how to manage your pain. My new book, Living beyond Pain, co-authored with physician, Dr. James Kribs, is out and provides a holistic treatment for chronic…

Living beyond pain is a goal for every chronic pain sufferer. And it’s the title of my new book co-authored with physician Dr. James Kribs (Baker Books). All of us who struggle with pain want improved functioning and quality of life. Good news! This is possible. Chronic pain is the primary reason Americans are on disability.…

Where is God when it hurts? This is the title of one of the many Philip Yancey books I read years ago. And today I am thinking about this title again. Friends of mine have a teenage son who just had 6 hours of surgery to remove bone cancer from his arm. Their family is strong in…

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