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January 12, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

Welcome and Updates From Lisa For 2011

Welcome and Updates From Lisa For 2011

Hello, friends! I am excited to say that our web site is nearly back after 2 months of restructuring after a corruption in late 2010. The video below explains my heart, my thanks, and that devotionals will begin within the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, Devotionals, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, christians and depression, Chronic, Chronic pain, Depression, depression and illness, disabilities, diseases, Health, health conditions, hopekeepers, invisible illness, invisible illness news, invisible illness personal stories, Rest Ministries, Support group, symptoms

February 17, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

6 Reasons the Chronically Ill Should Shun Making Resolutions

"3-2-1 Happy New Year!" Is it? When that ball dropped in Times Square did you have some New Year's resolutions all ready to start January second? - I'm going to lose that extra weight - I'll really save some money this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Person w/ Illness, Reflection, What's New? Tagged With: #iiwk09, awareness week, blogging for invisible illness week, Christian, christians and depression, Chronic, Chronic pain, Conditions and Diseases, Depression, depression and illness, disabilities, diseases, Health, health conditions, hopekeepers, invisible illness, invisible illness news, invisible illness personal stories, invisible illness virtual conference, Invisible Illness Week, invisible illness week seminars, invisibleillnessweek, New Year, Rest Ministries, Support group, symptoms

January 21, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Nothing is Too Small To Matter to God

“Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Luke 12:7 I am fortunate that I have never had to deal with a complete loss of my hair. However, being on certain medications, including a kind of injectable low dose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: awareness week, Christian, christians and depression, Chronic pain, Conditions and Diseases, daily scripture readings and meditations, Depression, depression and illness, disabilities, diseases, encouraging scriptures, finding peace through trials scripture, Health, health conditions, hopekeepers, invisible illness, Rest Ministries, symptoms

January 20, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

The Outer Fringe

“He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing. He wraps up the waters in his clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their weight. He covers the face of the full moon, spreading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian, christians and depression, Chronic pain, Depression, depression and illness, disabilities, diseases, Health, health conditions, hopekeepers, invisible illness, invisible illness news, Rest Ministries, symptoms

January 19, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Finding Hope Despite Depression – Mini-Bible Study

Depression is a difficult trial to endure. God has promised to carry us through each trial. In this Bible study below on depression, God’s Bible promises will shine a light of hope to carry you through. God is here for … [Read more...]

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