Julie’s amazing story speaks to those who know the pain, suffering, and struggle of being human as much as to those who deal with chronic illness. Julie acknowledges that there are no easy answers or quick-fix formulas, but there is always hope, and pain can become a friend. The individual devotions become a guide to how one can thrive and not simply survive hardship. For those living in the stress of chaos, Julie’s message encourages all of us to remember, “God isn’t finished with us yet.”

—Dr. Phil Christopher
Consultant,
Center for Healthy Churches

Julie writes with wit from a perspective of chronic pain—which may seem to some a bit of a contradiction. Yet in her own words, she neither dismisses her challenges, nor allows the challenges to define her. Julie shares her faith journey as an honest engagement of difficult questions that defy easy answers. Leaning deep into the Scriptures, she emerges with an authentic confession of a life of chronic pain, companioned by the consolations of a faith that does not take away the hardship, but provides a path forward.

—C. Gregory DeLoach, MDiv, DMin
Dean, Mercer University
McAfee School of Theology

When yourself or someone you love is in the trenches dealing with a chronic illness you can feel overwhelmed and at times feel hopeless. This book, Chronically In Christ, will renew your hope as read the daily devotions. May you be strengthened day by day with the reminders in these devotions that you are not alone. God is with you on this journey. Yes, the days may be long and some days will be hard, but let God’s Truth wash over you as you read the daily devotions and walk beside Julie as she shares her own journey with chronic illness.

—Katrina Dorroh, MDiv
Founder of Faith & Family Box and
Popcorn Moments: Faith & Family Podcast

As one who was first diagnosed with a chronic illness in 2007 and who has lived with that original diagnosis and many others for over fifteen years, Julie Owen Morris sought and found the hope she needed to not only to survive but thrive. Her faith grounded her on her darkest of days, and her faith eventually called her to share this hope with others living with chronic illnesses. She first created a website, then start a devotional blog, and now has written Chronically in Christ: A Devotional for Those with Chronic Illness, which includes eighty-one devotions centered on the theme “You are never alone. God is always with you.” Morris’s words are transparent, vulnerable, and hope filled, never glib, naïve, or blindly optimistic. For those who struggle with the pain and despair of chronic illness, Morris offers an honest and encouraging word of hope.

—Rev. Dr. Pamela R. Durso
President, Central Seminary,
Shawnee, Kansas

Julie gives glimpses into her “chronically challenged” life that are very different yet eerily similar to my own life. Her shared biblical insights and prayers for her life give me strength and support for living my own life to the fullest.

—Bo Prosser
EdD Catalytic Coach/Consultant President,
Center for Christian Education

Julie Morris is a remarkable follower of Jesus and a very determined human being. As her pastor for a decade, I watched Julie battle her chronic illness with both grit and grace. Her faith, family, and friends empowered her with the resolve and energy to fight her illness daily. Throughout her long struggle, Julie maintained her gentle spirit and joyful demeanor. Readers will be inspired by her insights and story.

—Dr. R. Mitch Randall
CEO, Good Faith Media