About Chronic Joy®
On January 1, 2016, God invited us to take a step of faith and begin a global resource ministry, though we had no idea how to do so or what its scope would be.
In April 2016, we officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (No small accomplishment!), but God was just getting started.
Today, Chronic Joy is a global resource ministry dedicated to compassionately serving those affected by chronic illness, mental illness, chronic pain, and disability by providing accessible, easy-to-use, faith-based educational resources and publications.
Chronic Joy is led by God and His word. Think of the kindness you wish others would show you; do the same for them. (Luke 6:31, VOICE) propels us to develop tools and resources so those affected by illness and pain can discover radical hope, find Biblical purpose, embrace eternal worth, and encounter God’s exquisite joy.
Accessible Hope for Everyone!
Chronic illness, mental illness, and chronic pain impact every aspect of life: faith, family, finances, friendship, marriage, education, hobbies, and work.
Chronic illness is hard, but there is hope.
Currently, Chronic Joy offers:
- resources for those dealing with chronic illness and mental illness (including married folks, children, and teens), as well as for caregivers, parents, and servant-hearted leaders.
- 100+ webpages chock-full of thoughtfully developed, faith-based, and deeply meaningful content.
- 10+ outstanding books from Chronic Joy Publishing.
- 300+ free printables (with more great content on the way)!
- weekly Posts to Ponder, bursting with encouraging, hope-filled, and inspirational stories.
- 12+ inspiring pages exploring prayer, including an invitation to request prayer.
- 20+ Envelopes of Hope and ongoing snail mail by subscription.
Chronic Joy is making a difference one precious life at a time.
Accessible Hope is an invitation to step in and discover manna for today.
DId you know:
- over half of the world’s population lives with one or more chronic illnesses?
- many live with mental illness, including anxiety, depression, and trauma?
- nearly 1 in every 4 Americans provides care for loved ones (caregiving for spouses, children, and aging parents—often providing simultaneous care)?
- too many children live with one or more chronic illnesses?
- every 40 seconds, we lose one precious life to suicide?
Who We Are & What We Do
- 501(c)3 non-profit - find us on Candid (GuideStar)
- Chronic Joy Programs
- Statement of Faith
- Annual Report
- Operational Plan
- Leadership
- Ministry Partners
- Licensing Agreement
- Testimonials
Statement of Faith
We believe in salvation by grace, a free gift from God, given to all who believe in His Son Jesus Christ and accept Him as Lord and Savior.
Our Programs
We offer a wide variety of programs to meet the needs of all those affected by chronic illness, mental illness, chronic pain, and disability.
Annual Report
Chronic Joy's mission field is tremendous - more than half the world’s population - yet our ministry focus is always one precious life at a time.
Operational Plan
Chronic Joy is committed to four key programs rooted in hope, purpose, worth, and joy: prayer, awareness, connection, and education.
Pamela Piquette
Executive Director and Co-Founder of Chronic Joy®
Pamela, a leader and a visionary following God's call to inspire those affected by chronic illness, mental illness, and chronic pain, believes that every precious life impacted by illness is both vital and purposed.
Pamela is a wife of more than 35 years, the mom of three married children, and a grandma of six. She is diagnosed with chronic migraines and other chronic conditions. She enjoys baking sourdough bread and chocolate chip cookies, drinking hot tea, being outdoors, and reading (almost always more than one book at a time).
Cindee Snider Re
Author, Designer, and Co-Founder of Chronic Joy®
Cindee is married to the man she loves most in this world, mama to five adult kids, four of whom are married, and Lolli to an adorable grandson. Cindee and her five kids have Ehlers-Danlos, intractable migraines, and myriad co-existing conditions. While a life steeped in illness is not what she would have chosen, through it, she’s learning that the deeper the valley, the greater her capacity for joy.
Cindee is the author of Discovering Hope, Finding Purpose, Embracing Worth, and I Take You in Sickness and in Health.
Get to know Pamela and Cindee
Celebrating Marriage Even in the Struggle
Maybe we need to celebrate that we’ve survived together for more than twenty years through some incredible circumstances… Illness will always be part of our story on this side of the veil, but we will continue to laugh together, walk together, and love one another until God calls us home.
Facts, Honey, and Comfort: Advice on Advocating
A young mother facing a long wait for medical care learned three powerful guideposts for advocacy: facts, honey, and comfort. Facts bring clarity, gracious words open doors, and comfort steadies fearful hearts. In stressful medical situations, gentle confidence and compassionate presence can become powerful tools for caring well for ourselves and those we love.
🧡 Recipe for Intentional Kindness: A Heartfelt Blend of Curiosity, Compassion, and Love
Kindness often begins with curiosity and wonder. This gentle recipe for intentional kindness invites us to slow down, notice others, and respond with compassion, encouragement, and courage. Discover how small acts of kindness reflect God’s love, brightening both your day and someone else’s.
K-LOVE Radio Interview
Join Chronic Joy's Pamela Piquette and Susan Rodriguez, a licensed clinical social worker at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, as they are interviewed by K-LOVE Radio’s Billie Branham on Closer Look: “Living with Chronic Illness? Advice for Faith and Family.”
Just Between Us Magazine (2024)
Just Between Us, a quarterly print magazine that focuses on encouraging and equipping women around the world for a life of faith, shared an excerpt from #PenToPaper: Note Starters for Every Day in the article, Note Starters for Every Day Encouragement (spring issue).
Just Between Us Magazine (2017)
Shelly Esser, Executive Editor of Just Between Us, a quarterly print magazine that focuses on encouraging and equipping women around the world for a life of faith, interviewed Pamela Piquette and Cindee Snider Re, co-founders of Chronic Joy for the feature article, "Finding Joy."
