The Power of Acceptance – as told by Job

If any Bible story speaks to people with chronic illness and other long-term miseries, it’s got to be the Book of Job. Job’s story is about the healing power of acceptance. As presented in Job, the idea of “God” might throw you off, because God doesn’t come off looking so good. But if you substitute “the World” or “Life,” for “God,” this story will sound familiar to most readers of this blog. Continue reading

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The Power of Pets

Julie walked slowly in to a San Francisco multiple sclerosis support group I led, leaning on her walker. Her first line of introduction was, “I don’t know why I’m here. It’s not like you can help me or anything.” Continue reading

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