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January 7, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 17 Comments

What Makes it Possible to See the Stars?

What Makes it Possible to See the Stars?

Consider that when our lives are at their darkest is when there is the most possibility for God to shine. Angi shares. "When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in … [Read more...]

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

December 30, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 16 Comments

Parties, New Years, and Loss! Oh My!

Parties, New Years, and Loss! Oh My!

Can you still have fun at a New Year's party? Vicki shares behind-the-scenes. "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called … [Read more...]

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

December 22, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Is Christmas in Your Heart?

Is Christmas in Your Heart?

As Christmas Day approaches we may be feeling the expectations, the disappointments, the stress of our body not doing what our head imagined? Sandi shares. "The people walking in the darkness have seen a great light; on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Holidays, Loneliness, Overwhelmed, What's New?

December 16, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Forgetting the Holiday Spirit Through Illness?

Forgetting the Holiday Spirit Through Illness?

Have you lost the Christmas spirit as you try to manage your illness and still appear to have a normal holiday? Beckie shares. "He who sacrifices thank offerings honors Me, and He prepares the way so that I may show him … [Read more...]

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

December 13, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Where is God in the Weariness of December?

Where is God in the Weariness of December?

Instead of fun days with family and friends, December can just be a reminder of all we have lost. Angi shares. "Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy burned, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28-30). This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Holidays, Loneliness, Overwhelmed, Spiritually Struggling, What's New?

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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...
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Lisa, RM Director: We plan to have it available again in January. I am currently out of my home in a hotel du...
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