Diamonds 2021: Purpose in Affliction: Study Guide

By Diamonds 2021 Speakers

Chronic illness is messy, and so often we let it become who we are. But illness cannot steal either your purpose or identity. Diamonds 2021 is an online conference for chronically ill Christians. The goal of the conference is to encourage all those facing invisible battles. 

 

You aren't alone — far from it. 

 

This year, twenty authors, bloggers, and ministry leaders who battle chronic illnesses themselves are joining together to offer hope and insight as you navigate relationships in the midst of long-term illness. Hear from people like Susie Larson, Chris Simning, Kara Swanson, Mary Frey, and many others about topics like:

 

-Navigating Grief and Chronic Illness

-Marriage with a Chronic Illness

-How to Create Your Unique Support Community

-How to Serve God When You're Chronically Ill

-And much more!

 

This study guide will help you make the most out of the Diamonds 2021 conference and remember what you learned far past the end of the conference.  

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: S. G. Willoughby
• Release date: Jan 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393724483

Book preview

Diamonds 2021:

Purpose In Affliction

Diamonds 2021 Study Guide

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

How To Use This Study Guide

Session 1: Chronic Illness Does Not Affect Your Value

Session 2: God's Good at Being God: Releasing Control When Life Is Uncontrollable

Session 3: In Sickness and In More Sickness: Reflections on 18 Years of Marriage with a Chronic Illness

Session 4: Seasons of Suffering: How Our Deepest Pain Prepares us for God’s Purpose

Session 5: How Long, O Lord?: Learning to Lament our Losses

Session 6: Finding Beauty and Strength Even in the Soul-wearying Waiting

Session 7: Pick Up Your Mat

Session 8: Hope When Life Hurts

Session 9: Trials Transformed

Session 10: Fully Alive: Learning to Flourish, Mind, Body, and Spirit

Session 11: Creating Custom Support Communities

Session 12: God Will Use Your Pain To Propel You

Session 13: Embrace Your Limitations as Gifts

Session 14: Your Name Is Still Beloved

Session 15: A Deeper Walk with God

Session 16: Finding Beauty in the Dark

Session 17: An Eternal Weight of Glory: A Biblical Theology of Suffering

Session 18: How To Serve God When You’re Chronically Ill

Letter From The Editor

How To Use This Study Guide

Hello there! Welcome to Diamonds 2021: Purpose in Affliction. We’re so glad you’re here — this weekend is going to be a blast, and we pray that God uses it to bless and encourage you. We know that so many of you are facing mountains and battles far greater than you can possibly survive by yourself.

The good news is that you’re not alone. Not by a long shot. There are so many of us facing such similar battles. People who get it. And more than that, we have a God who is so much bigger and more powerful than any of the mountains you face. They have no hold over Him, and because of that, they have no hold over you in light of His love.

So. Are you ready?

This weekend, we want to help you take care of your mental,