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August 2, 2017 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Our Shop

Our Shop

Hi, Friends, As of July 20th our stock from our little shop is in transit. At this time we are also working on our store software (it seemed to make the most sense) which is why you have landed here. Since 2008 we have … [Read more...]

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June 28, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 63 Comments

When Illness is Subtracting Part of Life is Less Really More

When Illness is Subtracting Part of Life is Less Really More

It can be irritating to hear someone tell us how grateful we should be because life could be much worse. Or that our losses are blessings in disguise. Vicki looks at how God defines 'less.' "Therefore I will boast all the … [Read more...]

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

June 27, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

How do You Participate in Life When Ill?

How do You Participate in Life When Ill?

Even during the best of times with our comprised health we must make plans to accommodate our disease. Laura shares. "And God said, 'Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.' So God made the … [Read more...]

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

June 23, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

What is Your Life Magnifying? We all Magnify Something.

What is Your Life Magnifying? We all Magnify Something.

When you have an illness, you experience fatigue and pain. But we still must choose just what our life will magnify. Lisa shares. "And Mary said: 'My soul glorifies the Lord'" (Luke 1:46, NIV) And Mary said: 'My soul … [Read more...]

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June 21, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

Did You Know That What You Believe Matters?

Did You Know That What You Believe Matters?

When hard times come what do you really--truly--choose to depend upon? Karlton shares. "Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to Him as righteousness" (Genesis 15:6). What you think, what you believe--it matters. … [Read more...]

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

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  • How do You Participate in Life When Ill?
  • What is Your Life Magnifying? We all Magnify Something.
  • Did You Know That What You Believe Matters?

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