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April 18, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

God Is Working in Our Lives, Regardless of How it Appears to Others

God Is Working in Our Lives, Regardless of How it Appears to Others

Harsh words about our circumstances or health from those who don't see us improving almost always bring pain. Dorothea shares how she seeks God to get past the sting. “'Neither this man nor his parents sinned,' said Jesus, … [Read more...]

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

April 12, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

God Cares for the Birds… And Me

God Cares for the Birds… And Me

When we feel overwhelmed by what must be done, how can we remember God cares about the small parts of our day too? Linda shares. Look at the birds of the air, they do now sow or reap or stow away in barns, and yet your … [Read more...]

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

March 31, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 23 Comments

Are You In A Battle That Needs A Great Reward?

Are You In A Battle That Needs A Great Reward?

We face spiritual battles daily but are you entering them unprepared? Kerryn shares. “After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: 'Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward'" … [Read more...]

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

March 22, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Am I Forming Properties of Gold Within My Struggle?

Am I Forming Properties of Gold Within My Struggle?

Our illness may feel like a constant fire we battle, but Dorothea shares how God may be using it to mold us to gold. “But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). My … [Read more...]

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

March 16, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Did You Know That Self-Sufficient People Are Useless To God?

Did You Know That Self-Sufficient People Are Useless To God?

How can we find hope in our weaknesses? Knowing that God desperately needs it to work through us. Karlton shares. "Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me" (Philemon … [Read more...]

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

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