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May 14, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Dominic Cook’s Unique Testimony Reaches Those Suffering From Depression

Dominic Cook’s Unique Testimony Reaches Those Suffering From Depression

By Debbi Farmer Eventually, we will all feel blue. We will have days, even weeks when we are sad. Many can rebound from these emotions--but many cannot. We face tragedies and struggles that can turn our world completely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Depression, Fear, Profiles, Suicidal Thoughts, Teen w/ Illness, What's New? Tagged With: Depression, God, Health, Lord, Major depressive disorder, Mental Health

April 13, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 14 Comments

What I’d Like to Tell The Pastor About Living with Illness

What I’d Like to Tell The Pastor About Living with Illness

If you had the opportunity to sit down and really share about your pain, what would you tell the pastor of your church about your chronic illness and daily pain? Lisa Copen Living with chronic illness is lonely. Everyone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Church Leader, Depression, Friend Has Illness, HopeKeepers Resources, Hurt Feelings, Loneliness, Medical Professional, Misunderstood, Need to Know, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, Share Your Story, Spiritually Struggling, Support Group Leader, Teen w/ Illness, What's New?

March 30, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

New Thinking About Suicide Blog Offers Eternal Hope

New Thinking About Suicide Blog Offers Eternal Hope

A few months ago a friend of mine, Linda Evans Shepherd, announced to our group of Christian women writers that she was starting a blog specifically to reach out to those who were considering suicide. I have to say that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, Caregiver, Church Leader, Depression, Fear, Founder's Blog, Links, Medical Professional, Need to Know, Person w/ Illness, Spiritually Struggling, Suicidal Thoughts, Support Group Leader, Teen w/ Illness, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, God, lisa copen, Rest Ministries, San Diego

April 10, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Movie Review: Soul Surfer Shows Courage. . . Through God Who Strengthens!

Movie Review: Soul Surfer Shows Courage. . . Through God Who Strengthens!

By Lisa Copen My 8-year-old son said it was going to be a boring movie. Afterward, he said it was boring. But during the film he was on the edge of his seat. After we came home, he went outside with his skateboard, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Links, Overwhelmed, Profiles, Teen w/ Illness, Videos, What's New?

March 14, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Soul Surfer The Movie Releases 4/8; The Biography of Bethany Hamilton

Soul Surfer The Movie Releases 4/8; The Biography of Bethany Hamilton

SOUL SURFER is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again. Based on the Bethany Hamilton bio, the Soul Surfer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Church Leader, Events, Links, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Person w/ Illness, Support Group Leader, Teen w/ Illness, What's New? Tagged With: Jesus Christ

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