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June 23, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

What is Your Life Magnifying? We all Magnify Something.

What is Your Life Magnifying? We all Magnify Something.

When you have an illness, you experience fatigue and pain. But we still must choose just what our life will magnify. Lisa shares. "And Mary said: 'My soul glorifies the Lord'" (Luke 1:46, NIV) And Mary said: 'My soul … [Read more...]

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

June 8, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

There Will Come a Day When God Stops Upcycling Our Lives

There Will Come a Day When God Stops Upcycling Our Lives

God is the expert at taking our messes and pain and uppcycling them into something beautiful. But there will come a day when He stops. Lisa explains. " He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Hope, Overwhelmed, 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 12, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

When is “NOT” Answer Enough?

When is “NOT” Answer Enough?

When God seems to not give us an answer it means we must trust the timing of His answer as much as what it will reveal. "The Prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed; 'Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be … [Read more...]

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

April 25, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 8 Comments

When God Puts You in a Holding Pattern

When God Puts You in a Holding Pattern

Lisa is having foot reconstruction surgery today and will be hospitalized just 24 hours and the resting, elevating, and icing in coming weeks. She will do her best to respond to messages but may be delayed a bit. When you … [Read more...]

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

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