Support Group Blog

Welcome to the Support Group Blog.

We believe that you can never have too much support when going through times of darkness or difficulty- in fact, we strongly encourage anyone who is struggling with serious illness, loss or depression to participate in a Support Group.

Because Support Groups are so important in helping people along their journey, we created this blog to speak specifically to those of you who are leading, attending or thinking about participating in a Support Group.

We'll provide monthly posts about relevant issues you and your Support Group may be dealing with. And, in the meantime, if a month between posts is too long, you can always sign up for our weekly devotional Words of Endurance or visit The Encourager Archives to help supplement your discussions.

Category Archives: Blog

Bring Comfort to One Another

Bring Comfort to One Another 2 Corinthians 1:4(New International Version) “…we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”   If you are one who has ever endured the valley of suffering, do … Continue reading

Encourage One Another and Build Each Other Up

  Encourage One Another and Build Each Other Up “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Just how does a Support Group encourage each participant?  When we find … Continue reading

Extend Mercy

Extend Mercy “This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.” Zechariah 7:9 Just how does a Support Group extend mercy to each one of its participants? The Biblical meaning of “mercy” … Continue reading

“Paying It Forward”

“Paying It Forward” Jan Dravecky My husband, Dave Dravecky, was a Major League Baseball pitcher, in the prime of his career, at age 32, when he was diagnosed with cancer in his pitching arm. After three years of fighting the … Continue reading