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May 2, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

52 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend

52 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend

If you are looking for ways to encourage a friend who is living with a chronic illness, dealing with a lot of pain, or even fighting cancer, this article is a great starting point to think creatively! Get the "Beyond … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Beyond Casseroles, Caregiver, Coping Skills, Founder's Blog, Friend Has Illness, Friendships, Misunderstood, Need to Know, Overwhelmed, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, Support Group Leader, What's New? Tagged With: Christian

November 18, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Praying for Strangers

Praying for Strangers

"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed.' says the Lord who has compassion on you." (Isaiah 54:10) I have been … [Read more...]

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

December 3, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

How Do People Respond When You are in Visible Pain?

How Do People Respond When You are in Visible Pain?

When Lisa Copen, the founder of Rest Ministries for the chronically ill, has joint replacement surgery and then attends church with a scary-looking outrigger splint, she anticipated there would be some kind of response or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Founder's Blog, Friendships, Hurt Feelings, Invisible Illnesses, Loneliness, Misunderstood, What's New?

October 21, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

YOU Hurt My Feelings! When Illness Causes Strife In Your Relationship

YOU Hurt My Feelings! When Illness Causes Strife In Your Relationship

By Lisa Copen Have you felt a great divide in a relationship that could compare with the parting of the Red Sea? In the midst of trying to redefine who we are with chronic illness, we often encounter a torrent of remarks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Articles, Church Leader, Founder's Blog, Friend Has Illness, Friendships, Hurt Feelings, Marriage, Misunderstood, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, Relationships, What's New?

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