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February 12, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

When Disaster Strikes On Top of Our Battle with Illness

When Disaster Strikes On Top of Our Battle with Illness

Most of us face a daily battle of illness but unfortunately that doesn't make us immune to other disasters in life too. Fiona explains how to cope when they start to stack up. "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, … [Read more...]

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

February 2, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Seeking His Presence When Overwhelmed

Seeking His Presence When Overwhelmed

When your illness seems to multiply the challenges in your life, how do you stay focused on God's goodness and not your worries? Dorothea shares. "I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. I … [Read more...]

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

January 30, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 11 Comments

What Are You Asking from God?

What Are You Asking from God?

We never see the whole picture of our life and the spiritual battles around us. Bronlynn explains why God doesn't always answer our prayers. "Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him" (Matthew 6:8). I don't … [Read more...]

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

January 22, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Are We Slow Learners of Life’s Lessons?

Are We Slow Learners of Life’s Lessons?

Oh, how we wish we could learn something the very first time God shows us. Fiona shares. "Then the Lord said to Moses, 'How long will you refuse to keep My commands and My instructions?'" (Exodus 16:28). "Again the … [Read more...]

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

January 18, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 7 Comments

Opening Our Eyes to Signs From God

Opening Our Eyes to Signs From God

Do you ask God for signs, or feel like He provides them when they are most needed? Laura shares. "It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me. How great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, Overwhelmed, Spiritually Struggling, What's New?

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