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August 31, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Why Stubbornness And Illness Don’t Mix

Why Stubbornness And Illness Don’t Mix

Do you miss out on blessing when your heart is full of stubbornness? Karlton explains. "So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices." (Psalm 81:12) When I was in the first grade in school I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Coping Skills, Devotionals, What's New?

July 12, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 7 Comments

Has Your Illness Made You Feel Arrested in Suffering?

Has Your Illness Made You Feel Arrested in Suffering?

When we feel as though we have been arrested and punished with illness, a prisoner in our body, Vicki shares why we should see how other have dealt with this lot. “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Depression, Devotionals, Fear, What's New?

April 5, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 14 Comments

When You Become Angry with God

When You Become Angry with God

Have you ever been angry with God? Laura shares her journey through anger and how she dealt with it rather than deny it. "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Devotionals, What's New?

November 6, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 14 Comments

How to Take the High Road (When Your Doctor Is Mean)

How to Take the High Road (When Your Doctor Is Mean)

It can be hard to take the high road when it comes to physicians who feel they are in control of your treatment and what you are allowed (or not allowed) to do. WEGO Health asks for their daily writing challenge “write … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Articles, Founder's Blog, This is Me, What's New?

July 18, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

When Nothing Will Make Me Happy While Dealing With Pain

When Nothing Will Make Me Happy While Dealing With Pain

"There are times when nothing will make me happy," shares Lisa. Do you ever have moments of refusing comfort? "All his sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted." (Genesis 37:35) "There is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Attitude, Devotionals, Founder's Blog, Grief, What's New?

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