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January 10, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Trusting God’s Goodness When Fearful of Making Plans

Trusting God’s Goodness When Fearful of Making Plans

As we begin the new year, it's easy to feel that obligation to make plans and set resolutions. But goals can be difficult for those with chronic conditions. this lovely article by Ann can help us put our goals into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, What's New?, Working, Worry Tagged With: Christian, Chronic, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Conditions and Diseases, Fibromyalgia, God, Health, Neurological Disorders, Psalm

October 23, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Rest From My Enemies, In Whatever Form They Come

Devotion: Rest From My Enemies, In Whatever Form They Come

"My presence will go with you and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:14) We all need rest. In order to go on and complete what we need to do each day, we need to have proper rest each night. People differ in their opinions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, Sunroom

October 15, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 27 Comments

I Am Sad, But Choosing Defiant Joy

I Am Sad, But Choosing Defiant Joy

Tears are sitting on the edge of my eyes. Filling. . . filling. I wipe it fast before my son sees me. I have a friend who is having a fun Saturday morning get together right now. 10 AM. A morning with the gals. A "retiring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Founder's Blog, Joy, Loneliness, This is Me, What's New? Tagged With: Conditions and Diseases, God, Health

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 29, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Are You Living Life to the Fullest? Or Just Getting By?

Devotion: Are You Living Life to the Fullest? Or Just Getting By?

"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10) When was the last time you lived life to the fullest? What exactly does it mean to live life to the fullest? Last month I went camping with my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, Jesus, Lord, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis

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