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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?

December 14, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

It is Not a Contest to See Who Is Most Overwhelmed

It is Not a Contest to See Who Is Most Overwhelmed

Do you feel like choosing to overdo is expected during this time of the year? Shelly explains. "Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land" (Proverbs 25:25). It seems that what this season has been … [Read more...]

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

December 13, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Where is God in the Weariness of December?

Where is God in the Weariness of December?

Instead of fun days with family and friends, December can just be a reminder of all we have lost. Angi shares. "Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy burned, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28-30). This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Holidays, Loneliness, Overwhelmed, Spiritually Struggling, What's New?

December 12, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 12 Comments

When Holiday Expectations Influence Our Attitude

When Holiday Expectations Influence Our Attitude

We are told not to overdo, but when few step forward to help, it can quickly give us a bad attitude. Diane explains. "As Jesus and His disciples were on their way, He came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her … [Read more...]

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

December 10, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Lisa Shares About Her Latest ‘Gutsy’ Adventure and Updates from RM

Lisa Shares About Her Latest ‘Gutsy’ Adventure and Updates from RM

Hi, Friends, As you can see --or at least I hope!--we are back in business here at the Rest Ministries website. We had some technical difficulties that went beyond my own knowledge base and I had to hire someone to fix the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, Attitude, Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Founder's Blog, Holidays, Loneliness, What's New?

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