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February 21, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

The Me He Wants Me to Be

"Search me, O God, & know my heart; test me & know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, & lead me in the way ever lasting." (Psalm 139:23-24, NIV) I hate to admit I sometimes dwell in "poor me" l&. … [Read more...]

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

Blues & Blessings

"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me?  Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior & my God." (Psalm 42:5) The bodies of those of us who live with chronic illness surely do dictate … [Read more...]

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February 19, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Being Made Holy

"By one sacrifice, he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy" (Hebrews 9:14). It is difficult for me to underst& that God sees me now as the perfect creation I will be in eternity. Yet because of Christ's … [Read more...]

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February 18, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Perplexed, but Not in Despair

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair." (2 Corinthians 4:8) "So, I am writing a report for the surgeon," my physical therapist said. "How would you describe how you feel about … [Read more...]

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February 17, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Mighty is the Lord

"Great is our Lord & mighty in power; His underst&ing has no limit." (Psalm 147:5 NIV). One of the frustrations I find within me is my desire to underst&. It is humanly impossible to fulfill all of these longings. For … [Read more...]

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