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February 13, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

What is Better Than Life?

What is Better Than Life?

Illness can bring grief because it feels like we are losing parts of life. Shelly shares. "In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind" (John 1:4). Life. Just the word holds hope, doesn't it? It makes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Hope, Joy, Reflection, What's New?

January 31, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Am I Willing to Lose So That I Can Win?

Am I Willing to Lose So That I Can Win?

Our illness journey may be tough, but if we trust God, Shelly shares we will win. "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I … [Read more...]

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

January 23, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 7 Comments

Joy Runs Deeper than Despair

Joy Runs Deeper than Despair

Is joy really possible when your life seems covered by darkness? Kay shares. ”He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart” (Psalm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Grief, Joy, Loneliness, What's New?

September 26, 2014 by Lisa, RM Director 16 Comments

Are You a Warrior Because of Your Illness?

Are You a Warrior Because of Your Illness?

As a warrior we not only fight the pain in our body, but the enemy who threatens to destroy us through surrendering to the pain. Shelly shares. "No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Joy, Overwhelmed, What's New?

August 26, 2014 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

What Does Immeasurably Beyond Imagination Look Like?

What Does Immeasurably Beyond Imagination Look Like?

While some of our prayers begin with crying out to God, we gain so much by praising Him! Julie asks if starting prayer with laments is becoming a habit. "Because Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify You" … [Read more...]

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

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