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March 6, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: When Illness Overwhelms You and God Asks “What Are You Going to Do?”

Devotion: When Illness Overwhelms You and God Asks “What Are You Going to Do?”

"If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the river, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Atrial Fibrillation, Bible, Chronic, God, Lord

December 30, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 13 Comments

Devotion: When Life Gets Tied Up in Knots

Devotion: When Life Gets Tied Up in Knots

"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us." (Ephesians 3:20) One of my favorite pastimes is crocheting. It is satisfying to watch as the … [Read more...]

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July 27, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion: When We Feel Abandoned, Rely on Faith Not Feelings

Devotion: When We Feel Abandoned, Rely on Faith Not Feelings

"You have enclosed me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me." (Psalm 139:5) Have you ever felt alone? I mean completely alone. Abandoned. Lost. Forlorn. I know that the isolating feelings that comes from … [Read more...]

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February 1, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Trusting God To Follow The Path He Leads Us On – Even When Ill

Devotion: Trusting God To Follow The Path He Leads Us On – Even When Ill

"In my distress I called to the LORD; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears." (2 Samuel 22:7) "Ummmm. . .God?" "Yes, Child?" "About this road up ahead …" "Yes?" "It's not … [Read more...]

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November 10, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Hope is More Than Just a Feeling, Despite Our Illness’ Disappointments

Devotion: Hope is More Than Just a Feeling, Despite Our Illness’ Disappointments

“Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord.” (Psalm 31:24) How the usage of the word “hope” has changed. Now we say “I hope so” when it’s an uncertain thing. We just “hope” that maybe thing … [Read more...]

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