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June 28, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 63 Comments

When Illness is Subtracting Part of Life is Less Really More

When Illness is Subtracting Part of Life is Less Really More

It can be irritating to hear someone tell us how grateful we should be because life could be much worse. Or that our losses are blessings in disguise. Vicki looks at how God defines 'less.' "Therefore I will boast all the … [Read more...]

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

June 27, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

How do You Participate in Life When Ill?

How do You Participate in Life When Ill?

Even during the best of times with our comprised health we must make plans to accommodate our disease. Laura shares. "And God said, 'Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.' So God made the … [Read more...]

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

May 18, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Does Your Suffering Seem to Last Indefinitely?

Does Your Suffering Seem to Last Indefinitely?

How slowly time passes when chronic pain changed everything about our daily routine. Shelly asks if we have the right perspective when it comes to how long we suffer. "In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Devotionals, Finding Purpose, What's New?

May 17, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Recognizing I am Not Alone in My Illness and Imperfections

Recognizing I am Not Alone in My Illness and Imperfections

Although we may compare ourselves to others and think they surely have conquered things we still struggle with, Beckie reminds us that none of us have it figured out. "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common … [Read more...]

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

May 16, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 8 Comments

When Church is a Lonely Place

When Church is a Lonely Place

If you have ever been hurt by people or staff within your church, Karen's reminders may help begin to heal those hurts as we remember everyone has w battle and we all feel a little bit helpless in helping another with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church Resources, Depression, Devotionals, Hurt Feelings, Misunderstood, What's New?

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Rita Eno: Dear Lisa, Many years ago I was a member of REST MINISTRIES. I still rememer you from tha...
Becky: Dear Karen, Thank you for your message. Do you know if any new messages are coming out t...
Diane Hollister: I'm in that same place right now with the initial meeting on April 15th at my church. My c...
Steve Macey: Hi Lisa. I pray you have recovered from the flooding you suffered. Is your book for...
Steve Macey: Thanks Lisa (about info on your book for small pain group ministry) You mentioned av...
Lisa, RM Director: We plan to have it available again in January. I am currently out of my home in a hotel du...
Lisa, RM Director: we are still here, you can join our Sunroom group on Facebook for active daily conversatio...
Andi Creed: I have a rare disease that took 60 years to diagnose, it’s a Primary Immune Deficiency c...
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Victoria Amor: Is this a Currently Active Site/Ministry? I don't see many 2017 Entries/Correspondences? T...
Steve Macey: Hi, I would like to get your book Loss: How to Start a Chronic Illness Small Group Minist...
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Jeanne: I have MS, and other chronic health issues that require a lot of time, energy, but I also ...
Pat Schaeffer: I fully agree with the above comments! Instead of nothing God gives us help to do some thi...

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