John 9:3 Jesus answered,
Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents:
but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
John 11:4 When Jesus
heard that,
he said, This sickness is not unto death,
but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified
thereby.
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
Having
dealt with chronic health conditions for much or all of my life, this is
a subject that is close to my heart. I have been, perhaps, slow in
making it a separate subject here on The Home Maker's Corner, but in
some respects this may have been a good thing since experience tends to
lend better understanding. At this point in time (2022) we are beginning
to feel the lasting effects of Covid-19. Some people are struggling to
regain their previous health and there is no timeline to tell us how
long it will take, so this section of the HMC may be more needful than
ever.
If you are dealing with chronic illness or health conditions yourself, or if you have a loved one who is, I hope that you will find something here that will encourage, edify, instruct or otherwise help you.
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Articles and Thoughts
The Brightening Path of Pain by Martha Snell Nicholson - A reminder that there is something we all can do to serve the Lord as long as we're on this earth.
Thoughts Concerning Shut-ins by Martha Snell Nicholson - Some useful advice and suggestions from the past on ministering to those who are shut in at home due to health struggles.
Twenty Years of Pain...and Thankfulness by Martha Snell Nicholson
True Stories
Violet's Story - The story of a young lady, born with severe disabilities, and how she found ways to minister within her earthly prison, changed her adoptive mother's life and spread sunshine everywhere she went.
Peggy's Story - The story of a woman who suffered through much physical pain and limitations and unkind judgment from others before the Lord allowed her to be cured of her chronic health problem.
Poems on Suffering and Health Difficulties
God's Shut-ins - by Annie Johnson Flint
Handicapped - by Martha Snell Nicholson
I Will Trust Him - by Martha Snell Nicholson
Shut In - by Annie Johnson Flint
The Thorn - by Martha Snell Nicholson
Other pages on this web site
These two ladies both suffered from chronic health condition. Through their suffering and love of the Lord Jesus, God was able to pour out a wealth of poetry that has ministered to many people over the years since they lived.
Poems and Thoughts of Martha Snell Nicholson - This is a collection of poems and thoughts from Mrs. Nicholson.
Poetry of Annie Johnson Flint - A collection of the poems of Miss Flint.
Dealing with SAD - Seasonal Affected Disorder
Depression - What Saith the Scriptures? - Dealing with depression from a biblical viewpoint, not condemnation or accusation.
In A Small Place - A poem by Annie Johnson Flint about serving God in what feels like a small place.
Graphics and some photos
by Mary E. Stephens.
Original vintage graphic and art: unknown
Begun 2022