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November 9, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: Our Time Is in God’s Hands

Devotion: Our Time Is in God’s Hands

“Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of very opportunity, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15,16). The King James Version of this passage says to walk circumspectly, not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: chronicpain, Father God, God, Heavenly Father, Jesus, Psalm

September 27, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: At the Feet of the King: Arthritis Pain and Yearning for Heaven

Devotion: At the Feet of the King: Arthritis Pain and Yearning for Heaven

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4). Arthritis creeps into my feet and for a long week and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, chronicpain, Health, Pain, Pain Mgmt & Illnesses

August 20, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: How Painful Are Honest Words?

Devotion: How Painful Are Honest Words?

"How painful are honest words! But what do your arguments prove?" (Job 6:25) Why is it so painful to be honest? Why is it I'd rather make up just about any excuse for not doing something than admit my health isn't up to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, chronicpain, Disability, God, Health, Lord, Psalm

August 19, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: Complaints or Creativity?

Devotion: Complaints or Creativity?

“You have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator (Colossians 3:9, 10). Creativity and adaptability have never been my strong … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: chronicpain, Conditions and Diseases, Father God, God, Health, Pain, Support Groups

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...]

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

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