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December 19, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Do You Need To Be Reminded Of Better Days During The Holidays?

Do You Need To Be Reminded Of Better Days During The Holidays?

Do we dare to hope for a Christmas that inspires us rather than disappoints us, due to our limitations? Karlton shares. "When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Grief, Holidays, Self -Esteem, What's New?

December 15, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Does This Child Change Everything For You?

Does This Child Change Everything For You?

We recite this Christmas scripture, but how much does the event it describes really affect your life? Lisa shares. This fall as I was designing some Christmas necklaces I considered what scripture, in just a few words, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, Grief, Holidays, Reflection, What's New?

November 4, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Surrendering Our Wishes to Pray for God’s Will

Surrendering Our Wishes to Pray for God’s Will

How can we learn to desire God's will for our life more than our deepest desires? Julie explains. "For I have come down from heaven not to do My will but to do the will of Him who sent Me" (John 6:38). My son, Ryan, is … [Read more...]

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

November 3, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 15 Comments

Waterfalls and God’s Abundant Love

Waterfalls and God’s Abundant Love

How can a waterfall be a reminder of how God's love can envelop us? Fiona shares. "He draws up the drops of water, which distill as rain to the streams; the clouds pour down their moisture and abundant showers fall on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Devotionals, Grief, Spiritually Struggling, What's New?, Worry

October 25, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

How Do I Cope When Financial Strain Hits?

How Do I Cope When Financial Strain Hits?

This may look familiar as the title was published previously--but a different devotional was included in the body of the message. My error. Please take a moment to read this devotional by Kerryn which so many of us can relate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Devotionals, Fear, Grief, Save $, What's New?

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