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November 3, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 15 Comments

Waterfalls and God’s Abundant Love

Waterfalls and God’s Abundant Love

How can a waterfall be a reminder of how God's love can envelop us? Fiona shares. "He draws up the drops of water, which distill as rain to the streams; the clouds pour down their moisture and abundant showers fall on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Devotionals, Grief, Spiritually Struggling, What's New?, Worry

October 26, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 14 Comments

Do You Embrace Seasons in Life When God Doesn’t Make Sense?

Do You Embrace Seasons in Life When God Doesn’t Make Sense?

When God seems to take your circumstances and change everything instantly, do you fight it or embrace it? Bronlynn explains. “He changes times and seasons” (Daniel 2:21). Fall is here in the mountains. Cooler weather … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Devotionals, Fear, What's New?, Worry

October 19, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Do You Have Faith Beyond What You Can See?

Do You Have Faith Beyond What You Can See?

How does one dig deep and find true faith to cross this path of chronic illness? Karlton explains. "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1). On the television … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Fear, Hope, What's New?, Worry

August 30, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Worry – Pray – Peace

Worry – Pray – Peace

When you are worrying at 3 AM how do you get back to a place of peace and sleep? Fiona shares. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. … [Read more...]

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

August 27, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 23 Comments

Be Kind to Yourself When Chronically Ill

Be Kind to Yourself When Chronically Ill

Do you allow your illness to be. Reason to emotionally beat yourself up? Debs reminds us to be kind. “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Devotionals, Overwhelmed, Self -Esteem, What's New?, Worry

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