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June 6, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: How Those With Chronic Illness Have a “Pentecost” Type of Experience

Devotion: How Those With Chronic Illness Have a “Pentecost” Type of Experience

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). I write this on Pentecost Sunday, a day set aside in the church year, fifty days after Easter Sunday, to commemorate the event of Christ’s apostles … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Easter, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ

April 8, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: He is Not There! He Has Risen!

Devotion: He is Not There! He Has Risen!

"After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Easter, Father God, Jesus Christ, Lord

April 7, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Easter Services Via WebCam

Easter Services Via WebCam

  Happy Easter! He has risen! He has risen indeed! If you are unable to get to church this morning we invite you to come to Lisa's church via webcam. Go to Maranatha Chapel. It is a Calvary Chapel church with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements Tagged With: Christianity, Denominations, Easter, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality, San Diego

April 7, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 7 Comments

Devotion: The End of the Beginning: How Easter Reflects Our Journey of Illness

Devotion: The End of the Beginning: How Easter Reflects Our Journey of Illness

“. . . Just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:4). One of my favorite songs is “The End of the Beginning” by David Phelps. Its message is that although … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Easter, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus

April 6, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

Devotion: Saying “Yes” At the Edge of the Unknown– Even When Our Body Says No

Devotion: Saying “Yes” At the Edge of the Unknown– Even When Our Body Says No

"I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10b) I had sought refuge in a small memorial chapel during an unexpected heavy rain shower. Very minimal daylight was present … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Easter, God

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