Tag: Faith
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“You Gotta Have Faith”
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsYes, these are words from the George Michael hit “Faith” released in 1987, but no, I’m not talking about the same subject. In the song, Michael is singing about needing self-belief and strength to walk away from a shallow, tempting relationship, choosing to wait for deeper love rather than settling for a physically-driven connection without…
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When You Struggle
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsAll of us struggle from time to time with our situation. We worry about everything. Maybe it’s health, maybe it’s family, maybe it’s money. Whatever it is, we are feeling the burden. That’s hard to pull out of on your own. Having Myasthenia Gravis can definitely cause you to struggle. Not only are you struggling…
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Faith as a Personal Choice
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsIn my previous blog, I shared how faith in God serves as a steady anchor for me while navigating the unpredictable challenges of Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Today, I want to share why faith is a deeply personal choice and how, while it’s a huge part of my journey, I believe in sharing it openly without…
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Faith: A Steady Anchor for Those with Myasthenia Gravis
Greg Olsen
in Thoughts“Feelings change quickly; faith stays steady.” This statement resonates deeply for those of us with Myasthenia Gravis who must sometimes navigate the unpredictability of life. The physical and emotional challenges of MG can feel like a storm, with symptoms fluctuating from day to day, even hour to hour. In the midst of our struggles, our…
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Rain Dancers
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsThere’s an old tradition among American Indian tribes about how they achieve success in bringing rain through their rain dances. That tradition is they don’t stop dancing until it starts raining. One could debate whether rain dances truly work to make rain occur, but if you never stop dancing until it starts raining, then you…
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Laughter – Part 6
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsToday’s joke in our Laughter series may sound familiar to those of us with Myasthenia Gravis or any other chronic or life-threatening condition. A man is hiking through the mountains when he suddenly slips and begins sliding off a steep cliff. As he’s falling, he manages to grab hold of a small branch protruding out…