S1Ep10. Friends in Real Life: Living with Chronic Pain | Amy Bird

Our special segment, Friends in Real Life, makes a comeback! This time, Steph sits down with guest and good friend Amy Bird as she shares her story of living with chronic migraines and intense bouts of suffering. Learn from her story, which is full of grace, wisdom, and depth. Listen for where she points to Jesus and tells of how she has learned to cry out through her pain. And receive insight and ideas of how the church can come along side people with chronic illness, pain, & suffering.   Find Lutheran Life at books.cph.org/lutheran-life. Email us at [email protected], and learn about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life. Bio: After getting her start as a communication specialist in the LCMS Youth Ministry office, Amy moved with her husband, Aaron, to Federal Way, Washington where Aaron serves as associate pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Amy is a senior editor at World Vision and freelance writer for Concordia Publishing House's free digital magazine, Lutheran Life. Amy holds a master's degree in Systematic Theology from Concordia Seminary and loves growing in the realities of God's promises for her as His child. Amy is a fur mama to Karlee, Bella, and Teddy and novice plant caretaker for many named—and unnamed—houseplants.  Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.