In 2011, tennis star Venus Williams was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome, a long-term autoimmune disease in which the moisture-producing glands of the body are affected. This results primarily in the development of…… Read more “Sjögren’s syndrome”
Tag: disease
Food Matters
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore…… Read more “Food Matters”
Jesus is Willing
I see God’s love manifested through Jesus’ healing of the leper. Leprosy was a terrible disease. It disfigured people and made them outcasts in their communities. A…… Read more “Jesus is Willing”
Pit Toilets: Death Traps?
Many of us have more than one flushing toilets in our homes. We have access to proper sanitation facilities. When we use public washrooms, we can lock…… Read more “Pit Toilets: Death Traps?”
The Proposition
She really had to go but she was on the the fourth floor. There was no way she could make it down to the first floor where…… Read more “The Proposition”
God’s Preparing
Courtney stood at the window of her flat, looking out and wondering why her life was so messy. She found out that Quincy had been two-timing her,…… Read more “God’s Preparing”
Loving the Unloved
For I am the LORD who heals you – Exodus 15:26 I read this story and was so touched by this young woman’s love and compassion for…… Read more “Loving the Unloved”
Rihanna Honored
Role model is not the title they like to give me… (but) I think I can inspire a lot of young women to be themselves and that…… Read more “Rihanna Honored”
Alice Ball
Alice Ball was the pharmaceutical chemist who developed a medical treatment for Leprosy, giving hope to millions. Leprosy is a dreaded disease. It has been around since…… Read more “Alice Ball”
World Leprosy Day
Tens of thousands of people in the world suffer from leprosy, a bacterial infection which affects the skin and destroys nerves. Since the disease affects the nervous…… Read more “World Leprosy Day”
Notes to Women 