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July 30, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 19 Comments

The Benefits of an Unexpected Retirement Due to Illness

The Benefits of an Unexpected Retirement Due to Illness

An early retirement can cause feelings of loss, but Laura reminds us, as with all changes, there are unexpected benefits and joys. "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails." … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Grief, What's New?, Working

February 4, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 19 Comments

God Will Be With You As You Give Up a Job You Love

God Will Be With You As You Give Up a Job You Love

Kerryn shares the day she realized that she needed to resign from her job, and all of the emotions and she heard God promise, "I will be with you." “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are … [Read more...]

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

June 14, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Can I Homeschool When I am Chronically Ill?

Can I Homeschool When I am Chronically Ill?

  Everyone may tell you that it's impossible to homeschool when you are ill, but one mom shares why it may be just how God is calling you. "How can being home all day with a sick mother be the best thing for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Devotionals, Parenting, What's New?, Working

March 28, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 21 Comments

Devotion: When Healthy People Envy Our Unwanted “Benefits” Of Illness

Devotion: When Healthy People Envy Our Unwanted “Benefits” Of Illness

"The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed." (Isaiah 50:4) One of the strange and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New?, Working Tagged With: Chronic, God, Health, Illness, Kindle, Lord

January 24, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 15 Comments

What is the Hardest Part of Living with Illness? Your Responses!

What is the Hardest Part of Living with Illness? Your Responses!

What is the hardest part of living with a chronic illness? Well, it depends on who you are asking, what time of day you are asking, and a million other factors. Yet, we all have so much in common and we can understand the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Attitude, Loneliness, What's New?, Working

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