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August 24, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 11 Comments

How do You Control Worry?

How do You Control Worry?

Worry can significantly impact how our illness affects our life, so how can we truly get a grip on it before it destroys all hope for peace? Karen shares. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life . . .” (Matthew … [Read more...]

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

August 13, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 15 Comments

How to Change Our Attitude While We are Stuck Waiting

How to Change Our Attitude While We are Stuck Waiting

Though we may not be able to speed up a waiting time, Bronlynn shares how our outlook can change the wait. "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him" (Psalm 62:5 KJV). . . . In the morning, Lord, You … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Coping Skills, Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Loneliness, What's New?, Worry

June 21, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Don’t Give Worries a Second Thought

Don’t Give Worries a Second Thought

Do you give your worries a second thought, and a third and fourth? Deni shares how to change this habit. --Please keep Deni in your prayers as she is in the hospital this weekend. -Lisa “And the peace of God, which … [Read more...]

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

May 9, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 12 Comments

I Can’t Afford To Lose My Strength From Worrying

I Can’t Afford To Lose My Strength From Worrying

How can we end the worrying and fully trust God with our future? Kerryn shares. “When they reached the district of Zuph, Saul said to the servant who was with him, 'Come, let’s go back, or my father will stop thinking about … [Read more...]

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

May 8, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Being Reminded of How Much I Need God

Being Reminded of How Much I Need God

We can grow efficient with caring for our specific illness but sometimes we are reminded just how much we need God. Laura shares. "But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my … [Read more...]

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

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