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February 19, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 13 Comments

Can Suffering Turn to Gladness?

Can Suffering Turn to Gladness?

When you grow weary of all the battles you are up against, do you start to doubt that God has blessings and delights awaiting you? Vicki shares. "Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Devotionals, Loneliness, What's New?

February 14, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 7 Comments

A Valentine From God When You’re Hurting

A Valentine From God When You’re Hurting

Feeling a bit disheartened on this day of love? Be encouraged that God loves you--in ways you can count. Bronlynn encourages. "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness" (Jeremiah … [Read more...]

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

February 13, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Remembering to Laugh at Our Circumstances

Remembering to Laugh at Our Circumstances

What we laugh at may sometimes seem a bit absurd, but it is good for the soul. Laura shares. "Looking at His disciples, He said: 'Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger … [Read more...]

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

February 10, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 36 Comments

Missing Church When Chronically Ill

Missing Church When Chronically Ill

When you pray, asking God to allow you to be able to physically attend church, why does He not always answer in the way you wish? Karen shares. "I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord'" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Loneliness, Misunderstood, What's New?

January 16, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Remembering Who Jesus Really Is

Remembering Who Jesus Really Is

How does knowing Jesus is God in the flesh make a difference in the hope you have? Julie shares. "When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as though dead. Then He placed His right hand on me and said: 'Do not be afraid. I am the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Loneliness, What's New?, Worry

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Rita Eno: Dear Lisa, Many years ago I was a member of REST MINISTRIES. I still rememer you from tha...
Becky: Dear Karen, Thank you for your message. Do you know if any new messages are coming out t...
Diane Hollister: I'm in that same place right now with the initial meeting on April 15th at my church. My c...
Steve Macey: Hi Lisa. I pray you have recovered from the flooding you suffered. Is your book for...
Steve Macey: Thanks Lisa (about info on your book for small pain group ministry) You mentioned av...
Lisa, RM Director: We plan to have it available again in January. I am currently out of my home in a hotel du...
Lisa, RM Director: we are still here, you can join our Sunroom group on Facebook for active daily conversatio...
Andi Creed: I have a rare disease that took 60 years to diagnose, it’s a Primary Immune Deficiency c...
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Victoria Amor: Is this a Currently Active Site/Ministry? I don't see many 2017 Entries/Correspondences? T...
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