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August 14, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 17 Comments

The Difficulty in Committing to Plans When Chronically Ill

The Difficulty in Committing to Plans When Chronically Ill

Should you make plans? Or then will there be consequences if you cannot follow through? Karen shares. "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own" … [Read more...]

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

July 14, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 16 Comments

Entertaining Overnight Guests When You Are Ill

Entertaining Overnight Guests When You Are Ill

Overnight guests can be especially challenging to a chronically ill host. Karen shares and we'd love to hear your tips on setting boundaries. “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. … [Read more...]

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

July 10, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 19 Comments

How Do We Rejoice When We Hurt?

How Do We Rejoice When We Hurt?

How can we rejoice when we hurt? Sandra shares . . . (and friends, she has had a hard year. She doesn't give these tips lightly.) "For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Joy, Misunderstood, Spiritually Struggling, What's New?

July 9, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Coping with Well Meant but Insensitive ‘Encouragements’

Coping with Well Meant but Insensitive ‘Encouragements’

Has someone been insensitive about your illness and it hurt deeply? How can we respond? Melanie shares. "The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth . . . He gives strength to the weary and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friendships, Grief, Hurt Feelings, Invisible Illnesses, Misunderstood, What's New?

June 27, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Giving Grace When Our Illness is Questioned

Giving Grace When Our Illness is Questioned

When feelings are hurt can you offer grace or do you hold onto resentment? SL shares. “Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love" (2 John 1:3). A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, Hurt Feelings, Misunderstood, 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...
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