Resources
“Two are better than one, because they have a good
return for their work: if one falls down, his friend can help
him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him
up.” —Eccl. 4:9-10
Organizations
These organizations offer support to those with
chronic illness.
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
www.aarda.org
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
Healing Well
www.healingwell.com
Resources, information, and articles on diseases, disorders, and chronic illness
Invisible Disabilities Advocate
www.myida.org
Resources, book reviews, articles, and sponsors
National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week
Joni and Friends
www.joniandfriends.org
Resources for people with disabilities and churches that desire
to minister to the disabled.
Lupus Foundation of America
www.lupus.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association
www.mdausa.org
National Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
National Fibromyalgia Association
www.Fmaware.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
www.nmss.org
Outreach of Hope
www.outreachofhope.org
http://www.hopeforhurting.org/
Dave Dravecky’s Outreach of Hope offers resources
of encouragement, comfort & hope for those who suffer.
Rest Ministries, Inc.
www.restministries.org
International support ministry for people with chronic
illness and chronic pain. Offers resources, Bible studies, online
support groups, and a daily devotional. Publishes HopeKeepers
Magazine.
Small Comforts Foundation
www.smallcomforts.org
Provides support, resources, and information for the chronically ill
Additional Web Sites Offering Comfort & Encouragement in Times of Illness
Comfort Café
www.comfortcafe.net
Offers hope, help and healing to women facing physical, emotional,
and spiritual challenges.
Aroma of Christ
www.aromaofchrist.com
Resources for those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Cancer Patient Advocate
www.cancerpatientadvocate.com
Information and resources to provide emotional and spiritual comfort
for those with serious illness, especially cancer.
Carter on Health
www.carteronhealth.com
An author, radio show host, and a Christian physician
with a chronic illness, Dr. Carrie Carter, M.D. offers medically
sound information and tips about women’s health issues.
The Twenty Third Psalm
http://thetwentythirdpsalm.com
A wealth of resources, support, and comfort for those who hurt.
Includes information and support for those with illness and
their caregivers.
Where is God?
www.whereisgod.net
Provides helpful links to sites of several disorders and conditions and support
ministries as well as articles and online support groups.
Books
 The
Bumps Are What You Climb On by Warren Wiersbe
These meditations encourage us to view the difficult situations in life as “bumps” to climb on the road to spiritual growth. |
 365
Days of Hope by Dave & Jan Dravecky and Joni Eareckson
Tada.
365 of the best devotionals from the Encouragement Bible.
|
 Mosaic Moments by Lisa Copen
A collection of devotionals written by people who suffer from a variety of chronic illnesses. |
 The Twenty Third Psalm
for Caregivers by Carmen Leal
Comfort and hope from God, our Shepherd, are woven in stories,
scripture, quotes, and hymns in this beautiful gift book.
|
 You Gotta’ Keep Dancin’ by Tim Hansel
Pain is unavoidable, but misery is optional! The author, who’s lived with continual pain for over twenty years, explains how to choose joy in the midst of the most painful life circumstances. |
 When God Weeps by Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni, a quadriplegic, tackles hard questions about suffering and why God allows it in our lives. |
 Where is God When it Hurts? by Philip Yancey
Using examples from the Bible and his own experiences, Philip Yancey looks at pain from God’s perspective and helps us understand why we suffer. |
