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December 15, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Does This Child Change Everything For You?

Does This Child Change Everything For You?

We recite this Christmas scripture, but how much does the event it describes really affect your life? Lisa shares. This fall as I was designing some Christmas necklaces I considered what scripture, in just a few words, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, Grief, Holidays, Reflection, What's New?

November 30, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Fountains of Life

Fountains of Life

How does do the scriptures describe the fountains around us? Melanie shares. "For with You is the fountain of life" (Proverbs 36:9). This summer I visited Forde Abbey, transformed into a stately home since the … [Read more...]

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

November 24, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Are You Tempted to Collect More Stuff?

Are You Tempted to Collect More Stuff?

Are you tempted by the sales of Black Friday or have you learned to let go of the desire to collect more stuff? Laura shares. "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can … [Read more...]

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

November 21, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

What Does God Want for This Holiday Season?

What Does God Want for This Holiday Season?

Do you need to adjust what you consider the purpose of the holidays? Vicki explains. "Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth-everyone who is called by My name, whom I created for My glory, whom … [Read more...]

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

October 31, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Can You Leave a Legacy Despite Chronic Illness

Can You Leave a Legacy Despite Chronic Illness

When we can barely move from room to room some days, it is hard to imagine we are able to leave a legacy. Karen shares. “. . . so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friendships, Reflection, 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...
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...
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