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March 18, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 15 Comments

Can We Trust God Completely When Hard Times Multiply

Can We Trust God Completely When Hard Times Multiply

When struggles turn to tragedies and they don't seem to stop, do you still choose to keep trusting God? Fiona shares. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit … [Read more...]

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

March 12, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Do You Stand Up To Bullies?

Do You Stand Up To Bullies?

Our site had a few hiccups in posting this week and I didn't catch it in time. My apologies! But... you get a bonus and will receive (Lord-willing) those 2 missing devotionals today and tomorrow. Thanks, friends. … [Read more...]

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

March 7, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 18 Comments

You Prisoners of Hope, God Will Restore You!

You Prisoners of Hope, God Will Restore You!

Illness does make us feel like we are in a prison at times, but have you ever considered that you may reside in a prison. . . of hope? Kerryn explains. "Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Fear, Hope, What's New?

February 29, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 14 Comments

God Is Our Trust Rod of Strength and Support

God Is Our Trust Rod of Strength and Support

How can the tension in our life be part of the framework that God uses to mold us and teach us to trust Him? Bronlynn shares and interesting fact. "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation" (Psalm … [Read more...]

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

January 29, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

Feeling Pressed Down? How to Not be Crushed

Feeling Pressed Down? How to Not be Crushed

How can you avoid being crushed when you feel pressed down harder each day? Angi shares. "When a farmer plows for planting, does he plow continually? Does he keep on breaking up and working the soil? . . . Grain must be … [Read more...]

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

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