New research suggests ways patients can better control their life-long conditions Landmark survey reveals five steps for success Research Triangle Park, N.C., – A landmark survey suggests that millions of Americans living with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, depression and other chronic illnesses may gain better control of their illnesses by working with their physicians to [...]

For 15 years I’ve had the same prayer request, and for 15 years, God has said no. A series of events as an infant caused me to have some physical problems, including immune deficiencies. I was very sick and my hair began to fall out. Doctors soon diagnosed me with a disease called alopecia areata. [...]

Angry, frustrated and confused, I boarded a plane for Southern California. My dear friend and mother-in-law lay in a hospital bed with the shadow of death hovering. As I sat on the plane numb and expressionless. I cried, “Lord, where are you? Can’t you see my wounded heart?” I wanted to scream instead of cry, [...]

I’ve found myself being very depressed lately; what can I do about this? I’m very overweight and I have chronic back pain. Please advise. Advice: Depression is caused by many things, but at a certain point the symptoms, causes and affects intertwine. If you have an organic depression (biochemical), you may be eating to alleviate [...]

I was first diagnosed with chronic fatigue in 1989 by a family physician who recognized that my fatigue level was something out of the ordinary. He immediately set out to find a way to help me function as a wife and mother of three young children. I am so thankful that he was willing to [...]

Having fibromyalgia has taught me to see what’s really important in life. I have been a church attendee most of my life. I knew a lot ABOUT God, but like many people, I didn’t think I needed God in my life. When I headed off to college, I started getting involved in weekly Bible studies, [...]

“Boy, God must really be gunning for you!” As the tears began to stream down my face, I was grateful we were working in the relative darkness of an ultrasound room. The comment made by a nurse was simply an off-handed remark. The words themselves were harmless, but they gained power and cut deep because [...]

As a child, I never imagined that one day, I would suffer from chronic pain. I was an active kid, a teen who loved physical activity. I thought I would remain healthy forever, but sometimes, life takes a detour. A few months after the birth of my third child, my right side started trembling whenever [...]

Determine which life events have occurred in your life over the past two years and add up your total stress score then follow the directions below. Events Scale of Impact: Death of a spouse 100 Divorce 73 Marital separation 65 Jail term 63 Death of close family member 63 Personal injury or illness 53 Marriage [...]

**Here are some interactive lessons on some of the basic principles of living the Christian life.  http://retirementwithapurpose.com/lessons/lessonsindex.html by Suzanne Benner How do you define blessing? Do material possessions, such as a comfortable home, the latest gadgets and stylish clothes, determine whether or not you are blessed? Or does blessing refer to less tangible items like [...]