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July 18, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion: Peace Instead Of Distress

Devotion: Peace Instead Of Distress

Lord, be gracious to us; we long for You. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress." (Isaiah 33:1-3) After a year of the steady decline of my health, then to see my health rapidly improve, you would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic fatigue syndrome, Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, Jesus, Lord

July 15, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 8 Comments

Devotion: Choosing When and How to Reveal My Heart

Devotion: Choosing When and How to Reveal My Heart

"Carry each others burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ," (Galatians 6:2) She jabbered on and on as we walked the trail. Suddenly, my new friend stopped. "I talk a lot," she said, "but I don't reveal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality

July 13, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: Whee Does My Value Come From?

Devotion: Whee Does My Value Come From?

"For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the Lord has chosen you to be his treasured possession." (Deuteronomy 14:2) The world places so much value on how much we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic fatigue syndrome, Conditions and Diseases, Fibromyalgia, God, Health, Lord

July 7, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 7 Comments

Devotion: Take Every Thought and Emotion to Jesus

Devotion: Take Every Thought and Emotion to Jesus

"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. " (2 Corinthians 10:5) Lately I seem to be full of all kinds of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Conditions and Diseases, Fibromyalgia, Health, United States

June 28, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

How Do You Explain Living With Illness to Your Church?

How Do You Explain Living With Illness to Your Church?

"I want to be able to share the ups and downs but not sound like I am complaining. . ." "I've read about people who are presenting to their church staff about chronic illness, but that makes me too nervous. . ." "A deacon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beyond Casseroles, Church Leader, RM Shop E-flyers, What's New? Tagged With: Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, Illness, Jesus

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