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July 2, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

If God Sends Us On Stony Paths He Provides Strong Shoes

If God Sends Us On Stony Paths He Provides Strong Shoes

"But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." (2 Corinthians … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Loneliness, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, God

June 23, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 11 Comments

How to Trust God With Your Daily Chronic Pain

How to Trust God With Your Daily Chronic Pain

Focusing on the why's of our chronic pain is natural, but instead, we should focus on how to trust God with our daily chronic pain. “Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, 'My way is hidden from the Lord; my cause … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Finding Purpose Tagged With: Christ, God, Jesus, Lord

June 15, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Why Did Someone Send Me a Get Well Soon Card?

Why Did Someone Send Me a Get Well Soon Card?

"Get well soon!" people tell us, but when you are chronically ill, that little phrase, get well soon, can start to fester bitterness. “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Need to Know, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Chronic pain, God, Jesus, Kindle, Lord, Prayer

June 12, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: There Is More to Life Than Illness

Devotion: There Is More to Life Than Illness

“I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.” (Psalm 34:1-2) “You look so good.” That’s often the greeting of a friend. My … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, God, God the Father, Multiple sclerosis, Psalm, Schizoaffective disorder

June 9, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 14 Comments

Devotion: Heroes of Illness Understand There is No Longer Reasons for Fear

Devotion: Heroes of Illness Understand There is No Longer Reasons for Fear

". . . and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death." (Hebrews 2:15) On the old TV series "The A-Team" there was an episode where the A-Team had been trapped in a building by people who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Christianity, God, Jesus, Lord

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