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April 18, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

New Book In Store: Stronger Still: A Woman’s Guide to Turning Your Hurt into Healing for Others

New Book In Store: Stronger Still: A Woman’s Guide to Turning Your Hurt into Healing for Others

This book, Stronger Still: A Woman's Guide to Turning Your Hurt into Healing for Others (Deeper Still), by Edna Ellison is an amazing workbook to hold in your hand and work your way through if you are trying to figure out how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Church Leader, Coping Skills, HopeKeepers Resources, Links, Ministry - Personal, Need to Know, Person w/ Illness, Reflection, RM Volunteer, Support Group Leader, What's New? Tagged With: bible study, Christian, Chronic, chronic pain support group, God, Healing, Health, Leadership, Ministry, Pain, Religion and Spirituality, Rest Ministries, support group resources

April 14, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Thinking About Suicide Website Offers Hope Through Depression

Thinking About Suicide Website Offers Hope Through Depression

When you feel like the world is closing in you can actually start thinking about suicide. Lisa shares why she thinks a new Christian web site that addresses suicide is needed. I recently have had the honor of joining a group … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, Church Leader, Founder's Blog, Need to Know, Person w/ Illness, Spiritually Struggling, Suicidal Thoughts, Support Group Leader, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, Facebook, lisa copen, Rest Ministries, San Diego

April 13, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 14 Comments

What I’d Like to Tell The Pastor About Living with Illness

What I’d Like to Tell The Pastor About Living with Illness

If you had the opportunity to sit down and really share about your pain, what would you tell the pastor of your church about your chronic illness and daily pain? Lisa Copen Living with chronic illness is lonely. Everyone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Church Leader, Depression, Friend Has Illness, HopeKeepers Resources, Hurt Feelings, Loneliness, Medical Professional, Misunderstood, Need to Know, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, Share Your Story, Spiritually Struggling, Support Group Leader, Teen w/ Illness, What's New?

March 30, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

New Thinking About Suicide Blog Offers Eternal Hope

New Thinking About Suicide Blog Offers Eternal Hope

A few months ago a friend of mine, Linda Evans Shepherd, announced to our group of Christian women writers that she was starting a blog specifically to reach out to those who were considering suicide. I have to say that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, Caregiver, Church Leader, Depression, Fear, Founder's Blog, Links, Medical Professional, Need to Know, Person w/ Illness, Spiritually Struggling, Suicidal Thoughts, Support Group Leader, Teen w/ Illness, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, God, lisa copen, Rest Ministries, San Diego

February 3, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

10 Icebreaker Tips to Avoid Your Illness Support Group Becoming Depressing

10 Icebreaker Tips to Avoid Your Illness Support Group Becoming Depressing

Is your support group getting a bit depressing? If so, it is time for some icebreaker ideas to bring the joy back (before it's too late!) If you live with a chronic illness or chronic pain, the odds are that you have at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Church Leader, Need to Know, Our Best Tips, Support Group Leader

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