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September 1, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

Devotion: Finding True Rest When Exhausted From Illness

Devotion: Finding True Rest When Exhausted From Illness

“And God blessed the Seventh day and made it holy, because on it He rested from all the work of creating He had done.” (Genesis 2:3) Recently I read about a research study addressing the amount of oxygen a workman needs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Book of Genesis, Chronic, Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, Lord, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis

August 23, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: Returning To God Is Easier Than You May Think

Devotion: Returning To God Is Easier Than You May Think

"'This is what the Lord Almighty says,'Return to Me,' declares the Lord Almighty, 'and I will return to you,' says the Lord Almighty." (Zechariah 1:3) Recently I was sitting at my desk on the computer when my son came … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: Book of Genesis, Christian, Chronic, God, Lord, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis

April 28, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: The Journey of Life Is Not Meant to Be Done Alone

Devotion: The Journey of Life Is Not Meant to Be Done Alone

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." (1 Thessalonians 5:11) I remember listening to a pastor at a service where my parents were being received into membership. He talked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Book of Genesis, Christ, Chronic pain, God, Religion and Spirituality, Rest Ministries, The Sunroom


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