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Sometimes, praising God is tough. Physical pain can make it impossible to lift a limb, let alone raise hands to heaven. Emotions might be anything other than joy-filled. And spirits can sag, especially as life with chronic pain goes on and on and on and on… Today, I was preparing for the music we’re going…

Heavenly Father, during this weekend of Memorial Day, I lift up to you each man and woman who has given service to our nation, especially those who, because of their sacrifice, have returned disabled. Be with them in their darkest hours. When they feel weak, give them your comfort. When they feel despondent, give them…

I was once told by a person in a responsible position in a patient advocacy organization to “be positive, let them know that lupus isn’t all that bad. Don’t be negative.” The message this well-meaning person seemed to want was more akin to “celebrate the survivor,” a phenomenon borrowed from other disease advocacy realms. And…

A hoarse voice from all that praiseful singing, a stray foil wrapper without the chocolate egg, hosiery with the beginning of a run, achy joints from wearing Sunday-best shoes a little too long… It’s Easter Monday, and we’ve celebrated the Resurrection with all our heart. What next? The build up to Easter is particularly emotional…
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