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June 3, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion – Beyond Human Reasoning

“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed & so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, ‘So shall your offspring be.’ (Romans 8:13) “Human reason for hope being gone” (Romans 8:13, Amplified … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Atrial Fibrillation, Christian, Christian encouragement, Chronic, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, God, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, meditation, Prayer, Rest Ministries, Trust

June 2, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion – A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break

“A bruised reed He will not break a smoldering wick He will not put out.” Isaiah 42:3a There are times I have felt like I could take no more. Times I was so overwhelmed with illnesses & other life challenges, times that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Christianity, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, Facebook, God, Health, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, Jesus, meditation, Prayer, Psalms, Religion and Spirituality, Rest Ministries, Trust

June 1, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion – Deliverance or Survival

“The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death & keep them alive in famine (Psalm 33:18, 19). This verse speaks to me of two possible scenarios - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, Divine grace, Fibromyalgia, God, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, meditation, motherhood, Prayer, Rest Ministries, Trust

May 31, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion – Moving on From the Past

“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind & straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 3:13,14) Do you spend too much … [Read more...]

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May 29, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion – Got Hope?

“Be strong & take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.” (Psalm 31:24) Sometimes I like to look up specific words in the Bible on BibleGateWay.com. Today I was looking up the word “hope.” Other health issues have arisen for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Atrial Fibrillation, Bible, Christian encouragement, Chronic, Chronic pain, Conditions and Diseases, daily devotionals, God, Health, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, meditation, Rest Ministries, Trust

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